The UK Sepsis Trust

We know the festive period can be difficult for many affected by #sepsis. While our Support Nurses will be taking a well-deserved break on 24th-26th, 28th-29th December, and 1st January, a Support Nurse will be available on 27th, 30th, and 31st December between 10am – 2pm. If you need to speak with a Support Nurse on these days, please complete a call-back request form: https://lnkd.in/eZ9xBdWM ⚠️ If you or someone else is unwell with an infection over the festive period, please contact your GP or NHS 111. For any sepsis symptoms, go to A&E immediately or call 999. Wishing you all a safe and peaceful festive season 🧡

💬 “I searched for sepsis charities a few days after losing mum because I needed to know what support was out there and came across UK Sepsis Trust and was amazed by what you do and also how accessible everything is on Facebook, with regards to help, awareness, symptoms etc.” - Amy Wells Wendy Wells tragically passed away from sepsis following pneumonia on New Year’s Day 2023, just after Christmas. For her daughter Amy, finding the UK Sepsis Trust was a crucial step in navigating her grief. Your support allows us to help more families like Amy’s as they come to terms with losing a loved one to this fast-acting condition. Give the gift of support today: https://lnkd.in/eNBKJzxU

💬 “Although it was horrible, it was very reassuring to have a community of people that were like, ‘This happened to me, but it grew back’.” - Taz Hoesli Professional dancer Taz had much to overcome during her sepsis recovery, including the emotional toll of losing her hair. Communities like ours helped Taz understand the effects of Post Sepsis Syndrome and find hope in shared experiences. You can read Taz’s story here: https://lnkd.in/eke5jVWD Help us provide vital support to others like Taz, helping them navigate the challenges of life after sepsis: https://lnkd.in/eNBKJzxU

💬 “Every dream I had was about being completely disempowered, having no choice, no agency, no ability to make an impression on people. It took a lot of working with Oliver at the UK Sepsis Trust to help me understand that’s normal.” - Cherry Coombe Cherry’s journey through critical care and life after sepsis was filled with confusion and a loss of agency. A friend found the UK Sepsis Trust via a Google search, helping Cherry take the first steps toward understanding her experience. Read Cherry’s story in full here: https://lnkd.in/ekkd4uNM With your support, we can reach more people like Cherry and provide the resources they need to make sense of life after sepsis. Help us reach more people like Cherry and help them make sense of life after sepsis – give the gift of support today: https://lnkd.in/eNBKJzxU

From getting outdoors to finding a supportive community, episode 16 of Sepsis Voices with Dr Ron explores practical ways we can all build resilience and move forward after trauma. Don’t forget, we provide free, nurse-led support services that you can access through our website. 🎧 Listen to the empowering episode now: https://lnkd.in/eWz_b24V

💬 “Some people aren’t lucky enough to have such a supportive family. And so mental health wise, there are so many places that you can seek help for sepsis support, including charities like UKST.” - Molly Farrelly Even with a strong support network, survivors like Molly, who overcame necrotising fasciitis and sepsis, can benefit from speaking to trained professionals about their experiences. You can read Molly’s story here: https://lnkd.in/e-UiHg8A Just £25 funds an hour-long phone conversation with one of our Support Nurses, helping survivors process their experience and navigate recovery. Give the gift of support this Christmas: https://lnkd.in/eNBKJzxU

We want to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who hosted a Christmas Jumper Day to support our work this festive season 🎄 Special shout-out to NFU Mutual for sharing some photos from their jumper day, as well as all the workplaces, schools, and individuals who joined in 🧡 Your fundraising enables us to support those affected by sepsis, raise awareness of its signs and symptoms, and drive life-saving change. From all of us at UKST, thank you for making a real difference! Have photos from your event? Share them in the comments – we’d love to see them!

💬 “We can’t find the words that can describe the pain of losing Yousef, or for the love we have for him. We were over consumed by anger, but with the support of our family and friends, and reaching out to the Sepsis Trust as well, that feeling is a bit better now, but we had many moments of shock and denial.” - Duaa Siyed Ahmed During one-year-old Yousef’s illness, his parents Duaa and Mohammed – both medical professionals – were repeatedly dismissed by healthcare professionals. Tragically, Yousef lost his life to sepsis. Read his story here: https://lnkd.in/e9nJRj_a We’re fighting to ensure hospital staff are trained to recognise the signs of sepsis and listen to parents’ concerns. This Christmas, support our work to prevent future tragedies – make a donation today: https://lnkd.in/eNBKJzxU

🧡 Sepsis causes 5 deaths every hour in the UK – that’s 120 lives lost to this devastating condition on Christmas Day alone. This Christmas, consider leaving a gift in your Will to UKST. Your generosity could support families bereaved by sepsis today and raise life-saving awareness to help prevent future tragedies. Make a lasting impact by creating a free Will today: https://lnkd.in/eppnaZNn

Cancer patients, especially those undergoing active treatment, are more at risk of sepsis due to weakened immune systems. During Chris’ chemotherapy treatment, he had sepsis twice. If it wasn’t for the hospital staff who made his family aware of the signs of sepsis, and Mandi’s foresight to recognise that her husband’s confusion and high temperature were signs that he was very unwell, he could have had much less time with his loved ones. Help us provide potentially life-saving awareness information to more patients like Chris, giving them the chance to spend longer with their loved ones – even if their diagnosis is terminal. Read Chris’ full story via the Sepsis Voices page of our website: https://lnkd.in/eZNcQnFQ Make a difference, donate today: https://lnkd.in/eNBKJzxU