by SepsisBeth | Feb 27, 2026
Nick Bladen, 62, from Hampshire, was living with Stage 4 Polycystic Kidney Disease when he underwent surgery for high-grade prostate cancer in March 2023. Just ten days after what had been deemed a successful operation, he developed life-threatening sepsis and an...
by SepsisBeth | Jan 31, 2026
Cancer patient Jessica Murphy’s story shows the vital role that peer support and self-advocacy can play in spotting life-threatening sepsis before it’s too late… Jessica’s life changed drastically at 36 when she was diagnosed with Waldenstrom’s...
by SepsisBeth | Jan 22, 2026
Emily Griffiths collapsed with life-threatening sepsis after a weekend of shivers, exhaustion and nausea six years ago – with the effects of being so poorly staying with her today. Undiagnosed endometriosis and years of medical dismissal meant she tried to “push...
by SepsisBeth | Jan 15, 2026
Sarah James developed life-threatening sepsis from a chest infection after returning from a holiday to San Francisco. She was rushed to A&E with a 40°C fever, severe breathlessness and dangerously low blood pressure. Now recovered, Sarah wants others to act...
by SepsisBeth | Jan 7, 2026
In March 2022, Ben, a healthy and active 36-year-old father of two, became critically ill with life-threatening sepsis – just weeks after undergoing two abdominal operations. Despite showing clear symptoms, Ben was initially sent home from A&E. Within days, his...
