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Teenager's Meningitis B Death: Inquest to Probe Preventability
19 Oct
Summary
- An inquest jury will examine if an 18-year-old's meningitis B death was preventable.
- The inquest will cover her interactions with NHS 111 and hospital care.
- Family and NUS advocate for a MenB vaccine for young adults.
A jury inquest has been ordered into the death of 18-year-old Megan Draper from meningitis B, with a focus on whether her passing was preventable.
The inquest will examine Megan's contact with the NHS 111 service, her triage at Royal Bournemouth Hospital, out-of-hours treatment, and her admission to Southmead Hospital in Bristol. Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust will provide statements on call-handling procedures.
Megan, who began a physiotherapy course in Bournemouth, died last October. Her mother described her as charismatic and full of life. The family, supported by the National Union of Students, is also campaigning for a Meningitis B vaccine or booster for young adults.
The inquest is scheduled to commence on July 19, 2027. Meningitis B is a serious infection that can affect anyone but is most common among teenagers and young adults.
