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NHS mandates 60-minute sepsis screening in hospitals

The NHS has issued an urgent directive requiring all hospitals to screen for life-threatening sepsis within one hour of admission. This critical move follows rising infection rates and aims to prevent thousands of preventable deaths annually.

NHS worker dies after hospital misdiagnosis by colleagues

A dedicated NHS healthcare assistant died just hours after hospital colleagues dismissed her serious symptoms as a minor infection and sent her home with antibiotics, raising serious questions about patient safety and internal medical assessments.

Sepsis Warning: Common Pains That Could Kill

Medical experts reveal the hidden dangers of misdiagnosed UTIs and kidney stones as sepsis cases rise across the UK. Learn to spot the critical symptoms before it's too late.

Student's freshers flu was deadly sepsis

A university fresher's week illness turned into a life-threatening sepsis battle after doctors initially dismissed his symptoms as freshers' flu. Read the shocking story of survival.

Teen loses legs after flu turns to sepsis

A healthy teenager's ordinary flu symptoms spiralled into life-threatening sepsis, forcing doctors to amputate both legs in a medical nightmare that highlights crucial warning signs.

Mum's 'Anxiety' Was Actually Life-Threatening Sepsis

First-time mother Sophie Burch shares her terrifying sepsis ordeal after childbirth, revealing how medical staff dismissed her symptoms as normal anxiety in a story that will shock parents everywhere.

Gemma Atkinson's Daughter in Sepsis Scare

Former Hollyoaks star Gemma Atkinson shares harrowing details of her daughter Mia's sepsis diagnosis after mistaking deadly symptoms for common cold.

Schoolgirl's neck pain revealed deadly sepsis

Eight-year-old Jessica Breeze's ordinary neck pain turned into a life-threatening sepsis battle. Her family shares crucial symptoms every parent must know to spot this silent killer.

Mum Weeps as Son's 'Preventable' NHS 111 Death Revealed

A grieving mother breaks down in court as an inquest hears how her 21-year-old son died from sepsis following a series of catastrophic failures by an NHS 111 call handler who dismissed his severe symptoms as a viral infection.

Gran loses fingers and toes after flu-like bug turns septic

A grandmother's life was turned upside down after a suspected case of sepsis, initially mistaken for flu, led to the amputation of all her fingers and toes. This harrowing story highlights the critical importance of recognising sepsis symptoms early.

Jess's Rule Adopted to Help GPs Spot Serious Illnesses

A powerful new protocol, inspired by the tragic death of a 13-year-old girl, is being rolled out to every GP practice in England to help doctors avoid diagnostic errors and spot serious conditions like sepsis and cancer earlier.

DJ Fat Tony's near-fatal addiction battle revealed

Iconic 80s DJ Fat Tony reveals his near-fatal struggle with addiction and sepsis in a shocking new memoir. The celebrity DJ who partied with Princess Diana details his incredible journey from the brink of death to redemption.

Teen cancer survivor dies from sepsis after flu symptoms

In a heartbreaking turn of events, 18-year-old Amaan Iqbal Ali, who had recently beaten cancer, died from sepsis after initially showing what appeared to be flu symptoms. His family is now raising awareness about the dangers of sepsis.

Mum's 'Pulled Muscle' Was Silent Killer Sepsis

A mother's routine gym session led to a life-threatening sepsis misdiagnosis. Discover the hidden symptoms that almost cost her everything and the urgent NHS warning for all.

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