The Latest Breaking News from Martha Rule

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 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

Martha’s Rule extended to A&Es to make asking for second opinion easier

The scheme was established following the death of 13-year-old Martha Mills from sepsis

The Independent UK · Sep 21

Martha Stewart May Have Cancelled Thanksgiving – But Her Secret Hosting Rules Still Show Exactly How to Pull Off the Perfect Holiday Feast

Even when she skips the celebration, Martha’s approach to planning sets the standard for Thanksgiving 2025

Homes & Gardens · Oct 15, 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

Senior doctor’s failures in teenager’s care ‘amounted to gross negligence’

A medical tribunal found that Professor Richard Thompson’s failures were ‘particularly grave’.

The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2025

Parents’ intuition more likely to predict child’s critical illness than checking vital signs, study finds

In almost one in five cases studied, parents raised concerns about deterioration before various vital signs

The Independent UK · May 29, 2025

Parent intuition ‘can predict serious illness’ in children – study

It comes after the tragic death of Martha Mills where her parents repeatedly raised concerns.

The Independent UK · May 29, 2025

Doctor ‘gave misleading information’ on girl, 13, who later died of sepsis

The GMC says Martha Mills was referred to a paediatric intensive care unit ‘far too late’ after being described as ‘stable’.

Evening Standard · May 19, 2025

Martha’s Rule is ‘reducing harm’ as thousands seek second opinion, MPs told

The scheme was set up following the death Martha Mills.

Evening Standard · Mar 26, 2025