A walk-in fishermen’s clinic saved Tom from sepsis – and could transform the NHS

BBC News on HealthA walk-in fishermen’s clinic saved Tom from sepsis – and could transform the NHS

Tom Parker was treated in one of 70 harbour health clinics after breaking his fibula fishing at sea.

August 7, 2025/by BBC News

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