The Latest Breaking News from Martha Mills

Martha’s Rule to be extended to hospital A&E departments in England

Martha Mills developed sepsis while under the care of King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in south London in 2021.

The Independent UK · Sep 22

Martha’s rule to be expanded to every A&E in England

System gives patients, loved ones and health workers the right to ask for a second opinion on care

The Guardian - UK · Sep 21

Martha’s Rule extends to A&Es across England after teenager’s death at south London hospital

Martha Mills died at King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in south London in 2021

Evening Standard · Sep 21

Hundreds of patients have already used Martha’s Rule

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The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2025

Martha’s rule for second opinion rolled out to every acute hospital in England

Martha Mills developed sepsis while under the care of King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in south London.

Evening Standard · Sep 4, 2025

Martha’s rule: Second opinion rolled out to every acute hospital in England after campaign

Martha developed sepsis while under the care of King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in south London

The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2025

Martha’s rule now in operation at every acute hospital in England

Family, marking what would have been Martha’s 18th birthday, welcomes adoption of system that gives patients right to request care review

The Guardian - UK · Sep 4, 2025

Mother’s instinct not addressed, report on death of boy sent home from Rotherham A&E says

Review of 2022 death of Yusuf Mahmud Nazir calls for national guidance on taking into account parents’ intuition

The Guardian - UK · Jul 31, 2025

No sanction for doctor found guilty of misconduct in Martha’s rule case

Tribunal says consultant’s failings in treatment of Martha Mills ‘single lapse of judgment in an otherwise exemplary career’

The Guardian - UK · Jun 11, 2025

No disciplinary sanction for doctor’s ‘grave’ failures in care of Martha Mills

Professor Richard Thompson did not refer the 13-year-old to intensive care despite her displaying several high-risk indicators of sepsis.

Evening Standard · Jun 11, 2025