Scottish Health Planning Note 16-01 Mortuary and post mortem facilities: design and briefing guidance

Publication Year

2017

Document Status

Current

Abstract

Useful to public bodies with a role in the operation, planning and use of mortuary and post mortem facilities in Scotland. Assists in the designing of new buildings, adaptation and extension of those which already exist and consistent assessment of the standards of existing facilities.

Document History

Supersedes for use in Scotland, SHPN 20: 'Facilities for mortuary and post-mortem room services. Design and briefing guidance' (NHSSPEF, 2002) and HBN 20 'Facilities for mortuary and post-mortem room services. 3rd edition' (NHS, 2005). Version 2.0 November 2017. Health Facilities Scotland is part of NHS National Services Scotland (NSS).

Publisher Information