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A five-month-old girl, Esta High, died in November 2023 at Leeds General Infirmary from streptococcus pneumoniae meningitis. An inquest concluded that neglect contributed to her death after doctors clung to a Covid diagnosis for too long, and opportunities to test and treat sooner were missed. The family described long, missed opportunities during a 15-hour CAT unit stay.
Eight-year-old Riley Luke suffered four finger amputations and palm damage after a discarded firework ignited in his hand in Paisley, Renfrewshire. He spent 14 hours in surgery and two weeks in intensive care, later relearning basic tasks. Now 12, he encourages others to let parents handle fireworks as Bonfire Night approaches.