North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust The bereavement support officer will help you with many of the practical issues. These include making arrangements for you to collect the medical certificate of cause of death and any personal effects and valuables, as well as making an appointment for you to register the death. They can also help you make an appointment to visit the person who has died. WEBSITE LINK CONTACT: Telephone: University Hospital of North Tees 01642 383286 Monday to Friday between 8am and 4pm (except bank holidays) University Hospital of Hartlepool 01429 522042 Monday to Friday between 8am and 4pm (except bank holidays) Manage Cookie Preferences