Martha’s rule may have saved 400 lives so far in England, figures show
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Martha's rule, implemented in England's acute hospitals in 2024, allows patients, families, or staff to request a review of care. NHS England data reveals that between September 2024 and December 2025, helplines received over 10,000 calls, leading to potentially life-saving improvements in care for 446 people. The initiative, named after Martha Mills who died from sepsis in 2021, aims to address concerns about patient care and facilitate necessary interventions. Approximately one-third of the calls identified a rapid worsening of a patient’s condition, enabling quicker responses. Beyond lives potentially saved, around 6,000 calls resulted in meaningful improvements to care or navigation of the healthcare system. Martha's parents are advocating for the rule's expansion to maternity departments and its adoption in Wales and Scotland.
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