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In a heartbreaking incident, three-year-old Ryleigh Hillcoat-Bee died three months after being released from the hospital. It was later discovered that doctors failed to identify her with a rare ailment, which had catastrophic effects for her and her family.
Ryleigh became ill while vacationing with her family in North Wales, leading her parents to hurry her to the hospital. However, the medical personnel disregarded critical indicators in her blood that indicated a potentially fatal muscle issue known as rhabdomyolysis. Despite these warning indicators, Ryleigh was released without the essential treatment.
It wasn’t until three months later, when Ryleigh started having problems breathing, that her parents, Caroline and Andrew, rushed her back to the hospital. Tragically, she died after a heart attack on November 8, 2021, at Blackpool Victoria Hospital.
During the subsequent inquest, area coroner Alan Wilson highlighted multiple missed opportunities to investigate Ryleigh’s condition before her initial release. Diane Rostron, a medical negligence lawyer, stated that the institution had received unequivocal advice from colleagues to consult a neuromuscular expert. If the hospital had followed this instruction, they could have diagnosed rhabdomyolysis and received information on how to treat flare-ups. This critical information would have significantly impacted Ryleigh’s care and empowered her parents to better manage her condition.
Caroline and Andy, Ryleigh’s distraught parents, are convinced that their daughter’s death might have been prevented. They expressed their deep grief and determination to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the events surrounding her untimely death. They are convinced that Ryleigh should still be alive today if the hospital had provided proper care.
Chris Barben, President of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, expressed his heartfelt condolences to Ryleigh’s family and everyone affected by the tragedy. The Trust is entirely committed to thoroughly reviewing the Coroner’s findings and implementing actions to prevent similar situations in the future.
Caroline’s sister-in-law, Katie Hobbs, organised a charity event and ran the Royal Parks Half Marathon in 2022 to raise money for The Compassionate Friends. This organisation gave crucial assistance to Ryleigh’s parents during a tough period in their lives.
Katie wrote a poignant tribute to Ryleigh, describing her as a charming little child with an infectious grin who brought joy to everyone she met. The caring efforts of The caring Friends assisted Ryleigh’s parents in connecting with other bereaved families and providing them with consolation through a retreat, allowing them to share their grief with others who understood their anguish.
In memory of Ryleigh, let us learn from this terrible tragedy and try to ensure that no other child or family suffers the same catastrophic loss as a result of missed opportunities.
