by SepsisBeth | Mar 10, 2026
Amy Barwell’s fiancé, Paul Bennett, died from sepsis on 25 October 2024, aged 59, after seven weeks of worsening illness that she says was repeatedly dismissed. What began as back pain and nausea escalated into organ shutdown – but Paul was not admitted to hospital...
by SepsisBeth | Sep 29, 2025
Megan Wagstaff lost her mum, Jane Davies, to sepsis in September 2017 – just two days after Jane first went to hospital. Megan is now pursuing a master’s in genomic medicine, determined to research why some people develop sepsis and to help prevent other families from...
by SepsisBeth | Jun 11, 2025
Reality TV star Jake Devline-Reed is known for his honesty and warmth on screen with I Kissed A Boy, but he hasn’t always found it easy to be so vulnerable. Motivated by the loss of his dad and nan to sepsis, Jake is sharing his story in the hope of raising awareness...
by SepsisBeth | Apr 15, 2025
After developing sepsis following surgery to fit an ICD device, Tracy Ashcroft Nolan fought for her life for 12 days before passing away from organ failure. Her fiance, Mark, is sharing her story to raise awareness of how quickly sepsis can develop and to encourage...
by SepsisBeth | Apr 15, 2025
Bereaved parent Katherine Paine is sharing her son Benji’s story to help make others understand just how quickly sepsis can strike – and is calling for healthcare professionals to listen to parents like her. On the 15th of December 2022, Katherine’s world changed...
