{"id":325182,"date":"2025-12-19T19:29:13","date_gmt":"2025-12-19T19:29:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/325182\/"},"modified":"2025-12-19T19:29:13","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T19:29:13","slug":"inquest-finds-multiple-missed-opportunities-after-tragic-death-of-23-year-old-nottingham-man","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/325182\/","title":{"rendered":"Inquest finds multiple missed opportunities after tragic death of 23-year-old Nottingham man"},"content":{"rendered":"

An inquest has heard how a 23-year-old Nottingham<\/a> man who made numerous pleas for help as he became severely unwell could have survived if he had been taken to hospital sooner.
Adam Hussain, from Clifton, died on 16 May 2025 due to untreated appendicitis leading to perforation, septic shock and organ failure. This was directly contributed to by a breakdown in communication between two key Nottinghamshire-based healthcare services, which did not identify and escalate Adam\u2019s deteriorating condition quickly enough.<\/p>\n

Following a three-day inquest at Nottingham Coroners\u2019 Court, which concluded on Friday 12 December, Assistant Coroner Elizabeth Didcock confirmed there were \u201cmany missed opportunities\u201d by East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) and Nottingham Emergency Medical Services (NEMS) to treat Adam sooner.<\/p>\n

The three-day hearing at Nottingham Coroners\u2019 Court heard that Adam and his family made repeated calls to emergency services between 12 and 14 May 2025 as his condition deteriorated. Despite worsening symptoms, including severe abdominal pain, persistent vomiting, dizziness, inability to walk and slurred speech, Adam was not given a face-to-face assessment when he should have been, and red flag symptoms were crucially missed.<\/p>\n

Timeline of events<\/p>\n

On 12 May, Adam called 999 complaining of abdominal pain and vomiting. Despite needing a face-to-face assessment, he was advised to take pain relief and was told a GP would call him within 24 hours. This advice was incorrect, and he should have been told to call his doctor.<\/p>\n

On the same day, two more calls to 999 were made, the first by Adam explaining the pain was worse and that he was struggling to breathe. He was advised to visit the walk-in centre, which he did, and was discharged by midday.<\/p>\n

Later that afternoon, Adam\u2019s brother, Qasim, rang 999 again, describing Adam\u2019s pain as \u201call over his body\u201d and saying that he was shaking, struggling to breathe and showing confusion. He was told again to visit the walk-in centre, but having already been, the call was ended.<\/p>\n

On 14 May, Adam called 111. He reported blood in his urine, feeling faint and like he was going to collapse, ongoing severe abdominal pain and dark-coloured vomit. He was transferred to a clinical adviser who, following assessment, advised that an ambulance would be arranged.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, when this request reached EMAS, only some of the notes were considered before the call was transferred onwards to NEMS for assessment, which should not have happened.<\/p>\n

During the afternoon of 14 May, Adam had another telephone consultation with NEMS. There was no exploration of his fever symptoms, nor the extent of his vomiting.<\/p>\n

Adam called 999 again during the evening of 14 May. He could not stand, walk or sleep because of his symptoms and had heart palpitations. He was advised that a clinician would call for a further assessment and the call was transferred to NEMS.<\/p>\n

A further NEMS assessment took place during the night of 14 May. Adam was notably breathless, had slurred speech, appeared muddled and reported falling over when he tried to walk. He was advised to seek further advice from his GP or 111 the next day if his symptoms did not improve.<\/p>\n

On 15 May, Adam\u2019s brother called 111 again and this led to an ambulance being dispatched. Whilst the paramedics were in attendance, Adam went into cardiac arrest at his home and was transferred to Queen\u2019s Medical Centre. However, despite emergency surgery, Adam\u2019s condition did not improve.<\/p>\n

On 16 May, the decision was made to turn off his life support.<\/p>\n

Evidence was heard from key witnesses involved in Adam\u2019s final days, and the court heard recordings taken from his 999 calls. The Coroner delivered a narrative verdict, concluding: \u201cThe number of emergency calls from 12 to 14 May were evidence of Adam\u2019s persistent and worsening symptoms and therefore the need for face-to-face assessment and necessary treatment. This was not recognised by EMAS, nor by the NEMS service.<\/p>\n

\u201cHad Adam been seen face-to-face on 14 May, it is very likely that the intra-abdominal sepsis would have been recognised and treatment provided, likely leading to him surviving what is a treatable condition in a previously fit and well young man.\u201d<\/p>\n

The inquest heard evidence that pointed to serious concerns about the care provided by both EMAS and NEMS. Concerns were also raised about the limited information passed between healthcare organisations and a lack of consideration of key information when consulting with Adam during the calls.<\/p>\n

The Coroner heard detailed evidence from both NEMS and EMAS about the steps taken to prevent similar deaths in the future. As a result, the Coroner issued a Prevention of Future Deaths report to both organisations and shared it with NHS England to ensure oversight of the concerns raised.<\/p>\n

It was noted that NEMS had carried out a detailed review of Adam\u2019s care and put in place a robust internal action plan. NEMS also attempted to work with EMAS to address wider issues between the two organisations. However, EMAS did not appear to have carried out a similar review or identified risks within its own organisation that could affect patient safety. It is hoped that, following the Coroner\u2019s report, the healthcare providers will work collaboratively to implement system-wide changes.<\/p>\n

Adam\u2019s brother, Qasim Hussain, gave the following statement:
\u201cSince losing Adam, we have been trying to make sense of what happened and come to terms with his sudden and unexpected passing. It has been very hard for us all, especially knowing that Adam could have been saved if his condition had been treated sooner.<\/p>\n

\u201cAdam tried many times to get help from both the ambulance and out-of-hours services. I witnessed firsthand how quickly he became unwell and how his symptoms worsened. We phoned for medical attention many times but no one came, despite Adam telling them he was too unwell to stand, never mind make his own way to the hospital. Adam deserved better. Whilst nothing can bring Adam back, I hope that there will be serious learning by the medical professionals involved and changes made to prevent this happening again to someone else.<\/p>\n

\u201cAdam was the eldest of four siblings and throughout his life took on the responsibility of looking out for his family. Adam showed resilience, strength and courage through the challenges and difficulties he faced in his life. He was very ambitious and inspired those around him. He earned a full scholarship to a private high school and, at 18, he got his own place, balancing work and psychology studies. He used to impress employers and secure sales jobs without difficulty. There was nobody I knew who had more confidence than him.<\/p>\n

\u201cAdam and I were very close. Some of my favourite memories were when I used to visit him at his flat and spend our evenings together \u2013 we used to laugh a lot, eat together and spend time playing games or watching films. Whenever we are together now as siblings, it feels lonely and empty without our brother.<\/p>\n

\u201cI know that my brother will always be remembered by those close to him for his intelligence and unwavering personality. He was a truly extraordinary person, a loving brother and a loyal friend. His death has left an unimaginable void in our lives, but he will always be remembered with happiness and love.\u201d<\/p>\n

Shrdha Kapoor, inquest specialist and medical negligence solicitor at law firm Nelsons, has been assisting Adam\u2019s family through the inquest process, alongside barrister Edward James from Ropewalk Chambers.
She said: \u201cThe past seven months have been an incredibly difficult time for Adam\u2019s family and loved ones.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe inquest has heard evidence that the care Adam received did not meet expected standards and there were sadly too many missed opportunities to recognise how unwell Adam was and to escalate this appropriately. It is deeply upsetting to learn that, with earlier hospital admission, Adam\u2019s condition would have been treatable and he would have survived.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe very much welcome the Coroner\u2019s Prevention of Future Deaths report, especially as there has been another tragic death of a young man earlier this year that raised similar concerns. We hope that, with support from the Coroner and oversight by NHS England, this report will lead to meaningful change and improved collaboration between these organisations to prevent tragedies like this happening in the future.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhilst the inquest has been understandably difficult for the Hussain family, I commend their bravery and resilience throughout the process to get the answers they needed. I hope that the family are now able to find some peace and remember happier times with Adam.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"An inquest has heard how a 23-year-old Nottingham man who made numerous pleas for help as he became…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":325183,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[43],"tags":[102,2960,56,54,55],"class_list":["post-325182","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-healthcare","tag-health","tag-healthcare","tag-uk","tag-united-kingdom","tag-unitedkingdom"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/325182","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=325182"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/325182\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/325183"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=325182"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=325182"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=325182"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}