Welcome to the Sepsis Research FEAT, Words Of Sepsis podcasts.

To mark Sepsis Awareness Month in September 2022 we're talking to sepsis survivors and their families about their experiences of sepsis.

Some of their words of sepsis are quite painful. But many are uplifting. You'll hear stories of shock, fear, loss, courage but most importantly hope.

Sepsis is a condition that still takes the lives of around 50,000 people in the UK every year.

That's about five lives lost every hour.

Our hope is that through these podcasts, many more people will become aware of sepsis and that some of the loss and suffering related to sepsis can be prevented as you increase your knowledge and the knowledge of others.

We are so grateful for the support and assistance of everyone who's been involved in these podcasts.

So do please listen, share these words of sepsis and help to raise awareness and save lives.

If you've been affected by anything you've heard, or you'd like more information about the groundbreaking research into sepsis that the charity funds please do visit our website. www.sepsisresearch.org.uk, where you can also make a donation.

You'll be helping us to save lives today and fund research for tomorrow.

Welcome to Words Of Sepsis, the podcast from Sepsis Research FEAT to mark Sepsis Awareness Month 2022.

In this episode you'll hear from Craig Stobo, the founding chair of Sepsis Research FEAT and Professor Kenneth Baillie, who leads one of the key research projects funded by the charity.

Craig explains why he set up the charity after his wife and baby daughter died from sepsis and his own experience of contracting sepsis.

Professor Kenneth Baillie offers insight into the GenOMICC study from the Roslin Institute at the University of Edinburgh since 2018.

The research programme is looking into our genes and how they can impact our likelihood to develop a critical illness like sepsis.

Sepsis is a condition that still takes the lives of some 50,000 people in the UK every year.

That's about five lives lost every hour.

Our hope is that through these podcasts, many more people will become aware of sepsis and that some of the loss and suffering related to sepsis can be prevented as you increase your knowledge and the knowledge of others.

Do check out all eight episodes in the series and share them as widely as you can using them to start conversations with friends and family about sepsis.

It could save a life possibly even your own.

If you've been affected by anything you've heard, or you'd like more information about the groundbreaking research into sepsis that the charity funds please do visit our website. www.sepsisresearch.org.uk, where you can also make a donation.

You'll be helping us to save lives today and fund research for tomorrow.

Welcome to Words Of Sepsis, the podcast from Sepsis Research FEAT to mark Sepsis Awareness Month 2022.

In this episode you'll hear from Cy and Aimee.

Cy's son Oliver was just 5 weeks old when he contracted sepsis and became very poorly. He's made a full recovery, but his illness had a lasting impact on the family.

Aimee's a mum of 8, so she's seen her fair share of childhood illnesses. Her youngest child Corey, developed sepsis over the Christmas holiday last year. He's also made a full recovery, and doctors are using his case in one of the key research projects backed by Sepsis Research FEAT.

Sepsis is a condition that still takes the lives of some 50,000 people in the UK every year.

That's about five lives lost every hour.

Our hope is that through these podcasts, many more people will become aware of sepsis and that some of the loss and suffering related to sepsis can be prevented as you increase your knowledge and the knowledge of others.

Do check out all eight episodes in the series and share them as widely as you can using them to start conversations with friends and family about sepsis.

It could save a life possibly even your own.

If you've been affected by anything you've heard, or you'd like more information about the groundbreaking research into sepsis that the charity funds please do visit our website. www.sepsisresearch.org.uk, where you can also make a donation.

You'll be helping us to save lives today and fund research for tomorrow.

Welcome to Words Of Sepsis, the podcast from Sepsis Research FEAT to mark Sepsis Awareness Month 2022.

In this episode you'll hear from Kimberley. She developed sepsis after coming home from a sunny Easter Weekend walk with her family. At first she thought it might be sunstroke, but she soon became very ill.

You'll hear how Kimberley's life has completely changed and why she was posting some very odd Facebook updates during her recovery!

Sepsis is a condition that still takes the lives of some 50,000 people in the UK every year.

That's about five lives lost every hour.

Our hope is that through these podcasts, many more people will become aware of sepsis and that some of the loss and suffering related to sepsis can be prevented as you increase your knowledge and the knowledge of others.

Do check out all eight episodes in the series and share them as widely as you can using them to start conversations with friends and family about sepsis.

It could save a life possibly even your own.

If you've been affected by anything you've heard, or you'd like more information about the groundbreaking research into sepsis that the charity funds please do visit our website. www.sepsisresearch.org.uk, where you can also make a donation.

You'll be helping us to save lives today and fund research for tomorrow.

Welcome to Words Of Sepsis, the podcast from Sepsis Research FEAT to mark Sepsis Awareness Month 2022.

In this episode you'll hear from Jess and Amy. Both young mothers developed sepsis following traumatic births. You'll hear some details of those difficult labours, but in both cases mother and child are doing well now.

Jess explains how being poorly so soon after giving birth affected both her and her husband's mental health.

While Amy's story is different, she became ill suddenly a week later. But it's still had an effect on her family.

Sepsis is a condition that still takes the lives of some 50,000 people in the UK every year.

That's about five lives lost every hour.

Our hope is that through these podcasts, many more people will become aware of sepsis and that some of the loss and suffering related to sepsis can be prevented as you increase your knowledge and the knowledge of others.

Do check out all eight episodes in the series and share them as widely as you can using them to start conversations with friends and family about sepsis.

It could save a life possibly even your own.

If you've been affected by anything you've heard, or you'd like more information about the groundbreaking research into sepsis that the charity funds please do visit our website. www.sepsisresearch.org.uk, where you can also make a donation.

You'll be helping us to save lives today and fund research for tomorrow.

Welcome to Words Of Sepsis, the podcast from Sepsis Research FEAT to mark Sepsis Awareness Month 2022.

In this episode you'll hear from Kim. She was on holiday in Spain when she developed back pain. She thought she had a urine infection and even with trips to the hospital and doctors her condition deteriorated.

In fact Kim was airlifted back to the UK where medical staff were amazed she was alive.

Kim's story is one of determination and courage as she spent months in hospital, first battling sepsis itself. And then in rehab after having her hands and legs amputated because of sepsis.

Sepsis is a condition that still takes the lives of some 50,000 people in the UK every year.

That's about five lives lost every hour.

Our hope is that through these podcasts, many more people will become aware of sepsis and that some of the loss and suffering related to sepsis can be prevented as you increase your knowledge and the knowledge of others.

Do check out all eight episodes in the series and share them as widely as you can using them to start conversations with friends and family about sepsis.

It could save a life possibly even your own.

If you've been affected by anything you've heard, or you'd like more information about the groundbreaking research into sepsis that the charity funds please do visit our website. www.sepsisresearch.org.uk, where you can also make a donation.

You'll be helping us to save lives today and fund research for tomorrow.

Welcome to Words Of Sepsis, the podcast from Sepsis Research FEAT to mark Sepsis Awareness Month 2022.

In this episode you'll hear from Gemma and Helen, two mums whose children developed sepsis. Both say that at first they thought it was nothing more than a typical childhood bug that would get better after some rest and maybe some antibiotics.

But that wasn't the case and both families faced really difficult days as their sons were treated for sepsis.

Both boys are now doing well.

Sepsis is a condition that still takes the lives of some 50,000 people in the UK every year.

That's about five lives lost every hour.

Our hope is that through these podcasts, many more people will become aware of sepsis and that some of the loss and suffering related to sepsis can be prevented as you increase your knowledge and the knowledge of others.

Do check out all eight episodes in the series and share them as widely as you can using them to start conversations with friends and family about sepsis.

It could save a life possibly even your own.

If you've been affected by anything you've heard, or you'd like more information about the groundbreaking research into sepsis that the charity funds please do visit our website. www.sepsisresearch.org.uk, where you can also make a donation.

You'll be helping us to save lives today and fund research for tomorrow.

Welcome to Words Of Sepsis, the podcast from Sepsis Research FEAT to mark Sepsis Awareness Month 2022.

In this episode you'll hear from Farah. She was diagnosed with sepsis after getting food poisoning. At first she didn't think her condition was serious, and even ignored advice from 111 about going to A&E! But as she became increasingly ill it became apparent she needed urgent care.

Farah has now made a full recovery and is back to full fitness, even taking on a Tough Mudder challenge this summer.

Her message is to always listen to doctors when they tell you to get something checked out!

Sepsis is a condition that still takes the lives of some 50,000 people in the UK every year.

That's about five lives lost every hour.

Our hope is that through these podcasts, many more people will become aware of sepsis and that some of the loss and suffering related to sepsis can be prevented as you increase your knowledge and the knowledge of others.

Do check out all eight episodes in the series and share them as widely as you can using them to start conversations with friends and family about sepsis.

It could save a life possibly even your own.

If you've been affected by anything you've heard, or you'd like more information about the groundbreaking research into sepsis that the charity funds please do visit our website. www.sepsisresearch.org.uk, where you can also make a donation.

You'll be helping us to save lives today and fund research for tomorrow.