Radio Ombudsman #30 | Melissa Mead on raising awareness of sepsis after the loss of her son
Making Complaints CountShow Notes
Melissa's son William died from sepsis in 2014. In the ten years since, Melissa has dedicated her life to raising awareness of the condition. In 2019, Melissa was awarded an MBE for her efforts. In this podcast, Ombudsman Rob Behrens speaks to Melissa about the loss of her son, campaigning to raise awareness and what needs to change going forward.
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