Cheltenham hospital admits failing man who died after using contaminated shower

Published June 15, 2026 · Category: News

Overview

Chris Elliot was exposed to ‘lethal dose’ of bacteria while receiving chemotherapy from Gloucestershire NHS trust

An NHS trust has admitted to failing to provide safe care to a man who died after using a contaminated shower in a hospital while undergoing chemotherapy.

Details

Chris Elliot, 59, a father of two, died a fortnight after he was admitted to Cheltenham general hospital in Gloucestershire to be treated for leukaemia.

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Originally published at www.theguardian.com.

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