Birmingham mum died from sepsis after hysterectomy

Joe Matchett, from lawyers Irwin Mitchell, representing the family, said Ms Bonner’s death was a stark reminder of the dangers of sepsis.

Ron Daniels, chief executive of the UK Sepsis Trust, added that an under-pressure NHS had led to an increase in deaths.

“These harrowing accounts cover people of all ages and which touch on every facet of the NHS,” he said.

Sepsis happens when a person’s immune system overreacts to an infection and starts to damage the body’s own tissues and organs.

A spokesperson for University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust said: “We extend our deepest sympathies and a heartfelt apology to the family of Jessica Bonner.

“Jessica should have received a much greater level of care from our trust.

“We are committed to learning and we will continue to work to improve the care and safety of our services so that no other family endures the pain that Jessica’s loved ones now face.”

NHS England said it had supported a National Early Warning Score to improve response times for all causes of deterioration, including sepsis.

But a spokesperson said there was still more to do and trusts were required to have comprehensive plans in place.