Sepsis Research

This Sepsis Awareness Month we are asking you to speak up for sepsis 📣 Please use your voice and take 30 seconds to share your sepsis story with your community. Whether you have experienced sepsis, lost a loved one or work in health care, we want to hear about how sepsis has impacted your life. You could post a video talking about your experience, post a photo of a loved one or share one of our posts with the hashtag #speakupforsepsis Each story shared has the power to change outcomes, and every voice counts in the fight for sepsis awareness. A heartfelt thank you, from the team at Sepsis Research FEAT #speakupforsepsis #speakupagainstsepsis #sepsisstories

Sepsis Research FEAT Urges Vigilance This Winter As winter illnesses spike UK-wide, Sepsis Research FEAT is warning the UK public to remain vigilant about the potential risks of sepsis. With coughs, colds, and flu widespread during colder months, understanding the possible link to sepsis and the signs to look out for is critical to saving lives. Remember, any infection can lead to sepsis. As a reminder, five of the key sepsis symptoms to look out for are: 1.    A high or low temperature 2.    Uncontrolled shivering 3.    Confusion 4.    Passing little urine 5.    Blotchy or cold arms and legs Head over to Sepsis Research FEATs 'what is sepsis' page for more information 👇 https://lnkd.in/eW-Y9XRs

EE take on Give Up, Step Up This February, we are delighted that a team of over 100 colleagues from the mobile and internet provider EE will be taking part in Sepsis Research FEAT's Give Up Step Up Challenge. Sepsis is a condition that takes the lives of around 50,000 people in the UK every year. That’s more lives than breast, bowel and prostate cancer combined. It is likely that someone you know or someone you work with will have been affected by sepsis. We know that is certainly the case at EE, where the team, as well as fundraising, are helping to raise vital awareness of this silent killer. To find out more about sepsis visit www.sepsisresearch.org.uk. To discuss an awareness session for your staff, please email info@sepsisresearch.org.uk

Thank you Susan! Income from Trusts and Foundations has been a mainstay of funding for the work of Sepsis Research FEAT since its inception. The fundraiser who has made possible so much of this charity’s work is the wonderful Susan Sheridan (McChlery). Very sadly, Susan leaves the charity this week, after nearly seven years, to expand on other freelance commitments. We wanted to say a HUGE thank you to Susan for all she has done and for the wonderful can-do spirit that she has brought to the team here. We have a new Trusts & Foundations freelancer stepping up to fill Susan's (very big) shoes, who we will introduce shortly! Once again, thank you for your huge amounts of hard work and support over the years Susan - we will miss you! 💜

Meet Aiyla 💜 At just three years old, Aiyla from west London developed a Strep A infection that led to sepsis, organ failure and the loss of both her legs and five fingers. What started as a simple sore throat quickly escalated. With the support of her mum, Eulanda, and an amazing medical team, Aiyla pulled through. Now, Aiyla is thriving - enjoying gymnastics, horse riding, and ice skating with her usual cheeky spirit! She recently won a Pride of Britain award in recognition of her extraordinary spirit and resilience. At this time of the year, with a rise in cases of winter illness, it is more important than ever to be sepsis aware. Eulanda’s message: trust your instincts and act fast – early intervention helped to save Aiyla’s life. To read more about Aiyla's story and how to spot the signs of sepsis, visit our website 👇 https://lnkd.in/e8yyWZ84 #SepsisAwareness #StrepA #SepsisSurvivor #TrustYourInstincts #SepsisResearchFEAT

PPIE PPIE, or Patient and Public Involvement & Engagement (also known as PPI), is a process whereby patients and the public are involved as active participants and partners in shaping research studies. In addition to funding new sepsis research projects, Sepsis Research FEAT increasingly aims to provide its supporters with the opportunity to work with researchers and provide input to their projects at the outset - shaping project design and helping to gain ethical approval. PPIE is an increasingly important aspect of any sepsis research study. We'd love to hear from you if you'd like to get involved.  To find out more about PPIE and how you can participate in new sepsis research studies, please head to our website, or to the link in our bio. #PPIE #Sepsisresearch To find out more about PPIE and how you can participate in new sepsis research studies, head to the link below 👇 https://lnkd.in/e8AzXN3R #PPIE #Sepsisresearch 

Sepsis Research FEAT Urges Vigilance Against Sepsis This Winter As winter illnesses spike UK-wide, Sepsis Research FEAT is warning the UK public to remain vigilant about the potential risks of sepsis. With coughs, colds, and flu more common during colder months, understanding the link to sepsis and the signs to look out for is critical to saving lives. Remember, any infection can lead to sepsis. As a reminder - five of the key sepsis symptoms to look out for are: 1.    A high or low temperature 2.    Uncontrolled shivering 3.    Confusion 4.    Passing little urine 5.    Blotchy or cold arms and legs Head over to Sepsis Research FEATs 'what is sepsis' page for more information 👇 https://lnkd.in/eW-Y9XRs

Devastating news 💔. Our thoughts are with Orla’s family at this very sad time #stopsepsisnow https://lnkd.in/gwQcMxBG

Why is sepsis awareness important? Both Lorna and Alfie, grandmother and grandson, have had sepsis. After her mother-in-law, Lorna, had sepsis, Alfie’s mother became more aware of what sepsis was and how to identify symptoms if they arose. When Alfie became ill and exhibited signs of sepsis, his mother knew that she needed to act fast and seek medical help for Alfie. Both miraculously made a full recovery, and the whole family credits that largely to their awareness of sepsis. In addition to funding sepsis research, Sepsis Research FEAT also does its upmost to enhance sepsis awareness on a regional, national and international scale. #besepsisaware

DALI-2 Sepsis Research FEAT is delighted to announce the approval of support for DALI-2 - the second phase of a research study examining optimal antibiotic treatment for sepsis. This project will help researchers to understand whether they are currently using the correct doses of medication to treat infection in adults and children who are life-threateningly ill in intensive care. To find out more about this ground-breaking research, head to the link below 👇 https://lnkd.in/eVPngBuR #sepsisresearch #sepsisresearchFEAT #dali-2