Later that evening, things took a turn. Lila became lethargic and developed neck pain—a symptom her mother, Rachael Mincherton, found especially troubling.
A Nurse’s Warning Ignored
Rachael wasn’t just any mother—she was a district nurse at Tameside General Hospital, the same hospital where she brought Lila for care. Her instincts screamed that it was more than a virus. She feared meningitis.