Miscarriage

Temporary closure

3 May 2024

Hastings Register Office has had to close due to water supply issue affecting the town centre.

If you have an appointment in Hastings today, we will contact you to re-arrange your appointment.

Water supply issue - St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex (southernwater.co.uk)

We apologise for any inconvenience. 

All other register offices are unaffected by the water supply issue.

A miscarriage is the loss of a pregnancy during the first 23 weeks.

If your pregnancy ends before 24 weeks, you can get a certificate in memory of your baby.

It’s free to get a certificate.

You do not need to request a certificate if you prefer not to. It’s optional.

The certificate is not a legal document - for example you cannot use it to claim benefits. The certificate will not be added to your GP record.

Request a baby loss certificate - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Further help can be found at The Miscarriage Association: Pregnancy Loss Information & Support

If your pregnancy ends from 24 weeks onwards, you need to register a stillbirth instead.