NHS Neglect Causes Sepsis Death

Aleisha Rochester, a 33-year-old bank cashier, died from sepsis in August 2023, two weeks after a routine procedure. An inquest ruled that her death was contributed to by neglect from Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust staff, who prescribed the wrong antibiotics and failed to follow guidelines. Aleisha Rochester had sought medical help multiple times for her worsening condition, visiting an out-of-hours GP, Croydon University Hospital, and St Helier Hospital. The coroner, Siân Reeves, stated that Aleisha Rochester would likely have survived if given the correct antibiotics on August 15. Her mother, Lorna, has launched legal action against the trust, represented by Irwin Mitchell. Dr Richard Jennings, from Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, has apologized and outlined steps taken to prevent similar incidents, including staff training and audits.