Parents of a four-year-old boy who died of sepsis after allegedly being told to take Calpol hope to get answers in an upcoming inquest.
Lindita Alushi and Kastriot Klosi took son Daniel to the Royal Free Hospital in Camden, London, four times in the week before his death – but were consistently discharged.
During the second and third visits the couple claim doctors advised them to give their son Calpol and Ibuprofen.
On the fourth visit Daniel, who had autism, was admitted to the children’s emergency department with sepsis but died hours later.
His mother Lindita, a pharmacy assistant and qualified doctor in her native Albania, said: ‘Daniel was the most adorable little boy and we were so blessed that he was our son.
Lindita Alushi said of her son Daniel: ‘Daniel was the most adorable little boy and we were so blessed that he was our son’
Daniel’s parents took him to the Royal Free Hospital in Camden, London , four times in the week before his death – but were consistently discharged. Pictured Daniel at hospital during one of the family’s vists
‘He loved cooking and baking with me.
‘He loved animals, listening to stories and playing with his friends. Daniel was very inquisitive and curious. He was just an absolute delight.
‘We still struggle to understand what happened to Daniel and why.
‘We kept taking him to hospital and were really concerned about his condition but nothing can prepare you for being told your little boy has died.
‘That day our family changed forever. Our days are filled with distress, emptiness and sorrow.’
The couple have enlisted help from specialist medical negligence lawyers at Irwin Mitchell and the inquest into Daniel’s death is due to start on August 13 at Poplar Coroner’s Court.
The inquest is expected to last two days and the family hope it will provide some much-needed answers.
Lindita, 44, added: ‘While time has moved on it has stood still for our family because of the many unanswered questions around what happened to Daniel.
‘Every day we wonder if more could have been done to save our little boy.
‘We know that hearing everything again at the inquest will be incredibly difficult, but it’s something we need to do to honour our son and get the answers we’ve been seeking for more than a year.’
Daniel’s parents first took him to A&E at the Royal Free Hospital on March 26, 2023, where he was sent home only a couple of hours later.
Four days later they returned to hospital concerned for Daniel’s breathing and he was discharged in the early hours of the following day.
During the second and third visits the couple claim doctors advised them to give their son, who was sick with sepsis, Calpol and Ibuprofen. Pictured Kastriot Klosi playing with Daniel
The inquest is expected to last two days and the family hope it will provide some much-needed answers
The pair continued to be concerned about Daniel, who they said had stopped eating, and took him back the next day where they were sent home yet again.
They returned again with Daniel at around 4pm that same day where after around four hours in A&E he was admitted.
However, his condition deteriorated, and he died in the early hours of the next day, Sunday, 2 April.
Lucy Macklin, the medical negligence lawyer representing the couple, said: ‘Attempting to try and come to terms with Daniel’s death and the events leading up to it has been incredibly difficult for Lindita and Kastriot.
‘Understandably they continue to have many questions and concerns about the care their son received and Daniel’s death.
‘While nothing will ever make up for Daniel’s death, we’re determined to support his loved ones so they at least can be provided with the vital answers they deserve.
‘The inquest is a major milestone in being able to do this.
‘If during the course of the hearing any issues in the care Daniel received are identified, it’s vital that lessons are learned to improve patient safety for others.’
A spokesperson from Royal Free London said: ‘We are deeply saddened by the death of Daniel and once again would like to send our sincere condolences to his family.
‘We have carried out an investigation into Daniel’s care and the findings were shared with his family.
‘We await the outcome of the inquest.’
