MP 'extremely lucky to be alive' after sepsis
Craig Mackinlay, Conservative MP for South Thanet, Kent, was diagnosed with sepsis in September
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A Kent MP said he is "extremely lucky to be alive" after undergoing "extreme surgery" following a diagnosis for sepsis.
In September, Craig Mackinlay, Conservative MP for South Thanet, said he was taken to hospital and "placed into an induced coma with multiple organ failures".
In an update to his website on Tuesday, Mr Mackinlay confirmed he is on the "road to recovery".
Sepsis is a serious medical condition, external, also known as septicaemia or blood poisoning.
'Heartfelt thanks'
In the update, he said treatment by the NHS had been "exemplary".
"I can’t thank my doctors, nurses and healthcare professionals enough for the care I’ve received," he added.
Mr Mackinlay said he has been "overwhelmed by the kindness of friends and strangers" and also expressed "heartfelt thanks" to constituents who sent him "good wishes".
Previously, when he revealed the diagnosis, external, he received many messages of support on X, formerly Twitter, including from Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
In a post, external, Mr Sunak said: "Wishing you a full and speedy recovery, Craig."
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- Published30 October 2023
