News & Stories
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Beth S's story
Beth thought her baby had caught a cold, but luckily because of his age her GP sent Riley to hospital to get checked. Beth, from Melksham, tells us how the next month was the hardest of her life
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Lennon B's story
Laura’s baby son Lennon had a raging temperature and was making a strange groan when crying. He was admitted to hospital but his condition continued to deteriorate with violent vomiting and a swollen fontanelle
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Erin's story
Erin had always been a calm baby from the moment she was born, so Gwynedd-based mum Charlotte Williams knew there was something wrong when she became very unsettled one day in July 2017
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Rebecca H's story
Rebecca, from Brough in East Yorkshire, had been under the weather for a while, but then she also became extremely dizzy and confused, with blinding headaches and severe vomiting
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George W's story
Leonie Colgrave couldn’t have been prouder when son George was born, but 16 days later her world was turned upside down
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Chloe R's story
Chloe had just turned 16 when she became ill with flu-like symptoms and vomiting. When her mum noticed a rash Chloe, from Brighouse in West Yorkshire, was quickly rushed to hospital where, thankfully, she’s made a good recovery and gone on to graduate in dance and as a beauty therapist. She tells her story here
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Ashley H's story
Louise’s young son Ashley had a high temperature and was grunting as he breathed. After a stay in hospital he has made a good recovery and is now a very happy baby. Louise, from Ipswich in Suffolk, tells their story here
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Noah W’s story
Baby Noah made Hannah’s life complete but at just seven weeks he became seriously ill. Thankfully he’s recovered and has grown into the most kind and considerate little boy, who always puts others before himself. Hannah, from Lowton in Warrington, tells their story here
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Tyler P’s story
Nicola’s young daughter Tyler was irritable and had a temperature and a raised soft spot. Their quick-thinking GP sent them straight to hospital where, thankfully, Tyler went on to make a good recovery. Nicola, from Prestwich in Manchester, tells their story here
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Logan P's story
Gillians’s son Logan was just 5 months old when he became ill, but thanks to Gillian trusting her mother’s instinct and prompt treatment he’s gone on to make a full recovery. Gillian, from Falkirk in Sterlingshire, tells their story here
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Grace C's story
Louise’s daughter Grace, from Burton-on-Trent in Staffordshire, contracted a rare form of meningitis at just nine days old in 2007
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Myles' story
Michelle’s baby son Myles was just two weeks old when she knew something was seriously wrong with him – his cry just wasn’t the same