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Coroner Warns After 84-Year-Old's Death Sparks Concerns

3/17/2026

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A coroner warned of risk of future deaths after Terrence Frost died at Ipswich Hospital on 17 July 2024.
The 84-year-old was admitted with a serious infection after calls from his GP to the hospital went unanswered.
There were communication issues between his GP and the hospital.
A postmortem found significant cardiac and vascular disease, with sepsis contributing.
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust pledged to respond fully.

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A coroner warned of risk of future deaths after Terrence Frost died at Ipswich Hospital on 17 July 2024.
The 84-year-old was admitted with a serious infection after calls from his GP to the hospital went unanswered.
There were communication issues between his GP and the hospital.
A postmortem found significant cardiac and vascular disease, with sepsis contributing.
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust pledged to respond fully.