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Sharing of NHS information could have saved our son

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The parents of a young man who died because his condition was not accurately diagnosed are calling for changes to prevent further deaths. Reading University student Cian Everett, 21, from New Milton in the New Forest, had a rare abscess on his brain that led to meningitis but was repeatedly told he just had sinusitis. Despite calls to NHS 111 and visits to Lymington Urgent Treatment Centre, opportunities to take Cian's health more seriously did not happen and he died at home in January 2025. South Central Ambulance Service (SCAS) said an error was made when referring the call. The centre said it was reviewing complaints.

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New Milton student with rare brain abscess not diagnosed

Cian Everett had a rare abscess on his brain but was repeatedly told he just had sinusitis.

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