Louise’s Story

Louise’s Story

Louise Rickman developed sepsis after the birth of her son, following discomfort breastfeeding. While healthcare professionals initially assumed it was mastitis, she was later diagnosed with cellulitis, which progressed to sepsis. While she thankfully sought treatment...
Lauren’s Story

Lauren’s Story

Lauren Abraham never expected to be going into hospital on the morning of December 25th feeling like she was going to die, separated from her little boy who had to spend Christmas Day without her. She is sharing her sepsis story to help raise awareness of the...
Emma’s Story

Emma’s Story

Following a routine surgery for endometriosis, Emma Vehviläinen experienced pain so immense that she was unable to get out of bed. If she hadn’t arrived at A&E when she did, Emma was told by doctors that she might have lost her life later that day. Emma is now...
Andy’s Story

Andy’s Story

After being hospitalised with suspected necrotising fasciitis, Andy discovered he had developed sepsis and narrowly avoided having his leg amputated. However, it could have been much worse… If it wasn’t for his wife insisting on calling 111 when she did, Andy might...
Naj’s Story

Naj’s Story

After having had toxic shock syndrome before in 2014, 38-year-old Naj Devgun developed sepsis after a routine operation in April 2023. His reluctance to call in sick to work meant that he came close to never seeing his 18-month-year-old daughter again – and so he is...
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