Sepsis

An 82-year-old woman died of sepsis weeks after a delayed hip replacement operation at Royal Preston Hospital

Leyland widow died of sepsis weeks after hip replacement - inquest

HMP Wymott

Prison staff 'missed signs of sepsis' before death of paedophile

Arthur, 8, from Preston is aiming to walk eight hills and mountains in memory of his grandmother, Hazel, who died from sepsis in 2024.

I'm 8 from Preston & I'm climbing 8 mountains in memory of my gran

Sepsis requires urgent medical attention as it can be life-threatening.

Sepsis: the warning signs of life-threatening infection

L: Former Wellfield Academy pupil Jordan Thomas. R: Pupils in their football shirts during the fundraising tournament

Leyland school raises hundreds in memory of a former pupil

Labour has launched its 10-year health plan to get the NHS back on its feet and make it fit for the future.

Hospitals warned after woman dies because of infected pacemaker site

A family photograph of Martha Mills. Sheffield Children's Hospital NHS Trust has introduced Martha's Rule to give patients and families access to a rapid review if they are worried about a condition getting worse. Picture: Mills/Laity family photograph/PA Wire

Hospital helpline legacy of tragic 13-year-old saves hundreds of lives

Kathleen and Bernard Parkinson, from Chorley

My husband had sepsis - and spent 3 days on a stretcher in A&E

Sonia Connell's mother Joan

September is a great time to talk about Sepsis

The appointment comes as Vivid Dx aims to detect pathogens and bacteria causing the disease in just 30 minutes

Ad Feature UK diagnostics firm appoints new CEO to lead push against superbugs

UTIs are most common in females and it is estimated that over half of all women in the UK will have at least one UTI in their lifetime.

Your UTI risk could increase this summer - key signs of infection

Andrew Sugden, of Southlands Avenue, Lostock Hall, died in Chorley and South Ribble Hospital in November 2024.

Drug user died after life-saving surgery "too dangerous" to carry out

The moment Deborah Gosling, from Sheffield, met Corinne Hutton - the transplant patient who received her twin sister’s hands.

Watch: Woman meets recipient of her twin sister’s hands

HMP Wymott is a category C prison in Lancashire

Investigation after Lancs sex offender inmate dies of sepsis

Ava Grace Hodgkinson died of sepsis from a strep A infection after delays in receiving antibiotics

Patients put at risk by medicine shortages, pharmacy leaders warn

Ava Grace Hodgkinson

Coroner's stark warning after death of 2-year-old girl
A coroner has warned the Government that more people could die if they don’t take action on restrictive pharmacy rules, following the death of a two-year-old girl.
Catherine Musgrove

Sofia Alessia, 27, with her daughter Alya-Valentina, 4, after weight loss surgery.

Mum who nearly died from weight loss surgery warns it 'isn't worth' it

Ava Grace Hodgkinson

Coroner assigns cause of death after 2-year-old suffers horror illness

Ray Wragg, from Sheffield, has given away most of his lottery fortune. Photo: Tom Maddick SWNS.com

I won £7m on the lottery but I still check the price of socks

Antibacterial mouthwashes can be useful - but can also do more harm than good

Antibacterial mouthwash dangers: Why, as a doctor, I never use them

Mum-of-five, Alice Webb, 33, has become the first person to die in the UK from a liquid Brazilian Bum Lift (BBL).

What is a liquid BBL? Non-surgical procedure explained as mum dies

Eight-year-old Mia Glynn died of sepsis hours after she was sent home twice by a GP (Photo by Irwin Mitchell/SWNS)

Sepsis signs and symptoms as girl dies after being sent home by GP

A woman who fell approximately 30ft from Central Pier in Blackpool reportedly required surgery for her injuries

Woman who fell through Central Pier ‘suffered spinal injuries’

Could you tell the difference between a harmless rash from a fatal illness? (Photo: Pexel, Ximena Mora)

Pharmacist warns over 10 tell-tale skin conditions we shouldn't ignore

Blackpool coroner issues prevention of future deaths report after holidaymaker dies from sepsis

Breaking There is a risk sepsis will go unrecognised & urgent treatment delayed

Daniella Taylor at her graduation from the University of Central Lancashire

There were so many times I didn’t think I would make it after coma

MP returns to Parliament following sepsis quadruple amputation.

Watch: MP returns to Parliament following sepsis quadruple amputation
Watch members on both sides of the House clapping Craig Mackinlay MP on his return to parliament.
Jessica Martin

Measles outbreak confirmed in Preston

Rebecca Pearson from Buckshaw, 20 became paralysed aged 16 but has rebuilt herself both physically and mentally.

‘I became paralysed age 16 but have rebuilt myself again'

A mum left with life-changing incontinence after suffering injuries during labour wants to speak out - to raise awareness around 'birth trauma'.
Leonnie Downes, 31, was excited to raise baby George with wife Emma Downes, 34.
The difficult birth left Leonnie with a third degree tear – and she now struggles with severe bowel incontinence and urgency.

Mum, 31, tells of horrific birth and life-changing incontinence

. Coroner's court

Son became a recluse after suffering two vicious attacks, inquest told

Jordan Banjo’s youngest child is in hospital for sepsis. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Getty Images)

Jordan Banjo’s baby Tre in hospital with sepsis

5 symptoms of sepsis parents should know

Neil Hopper lost both his legs in 2019 and is now shortlisted in the European Space Agency's search for an astronaut with a disability.

Amputation surgeon who lost both legs is shortlisted for space mission

Tamara Davis (L) died in intensive care at the Royal Sussex and her sister Miya (R) has called her treatment ‘disgusting’.

Young woman died in hospital after being ‘left in corridor’

Girl wins lifetime payment of millions after hospital amputates all four of her limbs

Girl wins lifetime payment of millions after hospital amputates limbs

Kate Garraway has revealed the reason for her husband’s recent return to hospital has been “life-threatening” sepsis.

Kate Garraway reveals husband is in hospital with sepsis

Kate Garraway has revealed the reason for her husband’s recent return to hospital has been “life-threatening” sepsis.

Kate Garraway reveals husband in hospital with ‘life-threatening’ sepsis

Lauren Menzies

Heartbroken Chorley family set fundraising challenge to secure legacy of daughte...

Blood cells

Sepsis: The symptoms and how to spot it in adults and children - here is everyth...

A massive thank you from Mark to Preston Hospital team

Sepsis is a serious condition that can be fatal if it isn’t spotted and treated quickly (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the common signs and symptoms of sepsis that you need to know about

Dr Michael Porter

'I cut my hand '“ and spent three months in a coma' - How '˜harmless' little cut...

Blood cells

Everything you need to know about sepsis: The symptoms and how to spot it in adu...

New way to treat deadly sepsis infections could be on the horizon

Health professionals in Lancashire are urging parents to make sure they know the signs of sepsis in young children.

Sepsis in young children - do you know all the signs?

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