Claire Colum

Mother of Kate Colum who speaks about her daughter's death from sepsis and is campaigning for better paediatric training (the KATE mnemonic) to improve care for children with additional needs.

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Oct 14, 2025 • 32min

Remembering Kate – Kate Colum’s mother on losing her little girl to sepsis and the changes she hopes the HSE will make as a result

Claire Colum, mother of Kate, shares her heartbreaking journey after losing her vibrant daughter to sepsis. She reflects on Kate's unexpected decline, a hospital misdiagnosis, and the need for better paediatric training. Claire discusses the KATE mnemonic—Kind, Alert, Time, Experts—as a way to enhance care for children with additional needs. She highlights the importance of empathy and thorough examinations, advocating for changes in the healthcare system to prevent similar tragedies and honoring Kate's memory through her campaign.

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