Mr Ray's sepsis – caused by a cut to his gum during a trip to the dentist, combined with a chest infection – came on rapidly and led to vomiting and a high temperature. Mr Ray told his tale to delegates at the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) conference, explaining how there were delays to his diagnosis for sepsis. 'And they will continue to happen if nursing staff are over-stretched, under-trained and unsupported. Mr Ray's clinician, Pippa Bagnall, said: 'Investment in nursing staff education shouldn't be seen as a cost – it's an investment that everyone benefits from. 'Two hours of training for each nursing professional could massively reduce the £15 billion cost of sepsis to the NHS.'

Source: Daily Mail May 22, 2019 15:23 UTC