by SepsisBeth | May 8, 2026
A sudden urinary-tract infection pushed kidney-transplant recipient Richard Wyatt into life-threatening sepsis. Swift action from a 111 call handler and hospital team saved his life. Richard, who also lives with Addison’s disease and diabetes, wants others to...
by SepsisBeth | Mar 10, 2026
Aged just 28 at the time, radiographer Rebecca Pennington developed urosepsis after what seemed like a simple urinary tract infection. Emergency surgery to remove her left kidney saved her life. Rebecca wants others – especially young, busy professionals like her –...
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...
