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A new NHS initiative is bringing renewed attention to meningitis B, with free vaccinations now being offered to certain groups of young people across the UK. This development marks an important step in preventing a fast-moving and potentially life-threatening illness that can lead to sepsis, long-term complications, and, in severe cases, death. Recent coverage, including […]
Students in Kent university halls to be offered meningitis vaccine as Streeting calls outbreak ‘unprecedented’ – BBC News Sepsis Research FEAT is calling for urgent awareness of the link between bacterial meningitis and sepsis following the Meningitis B outbreak in Canterbury, Kent. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has today (17.04.2026) confirmed multiple cases of […]
by Sammi How Telling My Sepsis Story Helped My Recovery When I had sepsis, survival was the only thing that mattered. What I didn’t expect, was that surviving sepsis would only be the beginning of my recovery journey. The physical healing has taken its time. The emotional healing has taken far longer. It wasn’t until I […]
As we head into winter, we are once again seeing the circulation of influenza viruses. Whilst most people who become infected with influenza will recover uneventfully, it’s important to look out for the severe cases and get appropriate help if this occurs. Charity medical director Dr Andrew Conway Morris has taken the time to respond to […]
A New Warning to Students About Sepsis Are you or someone you know heading to uni this autumn? You’ll likely catch a cold, deal with a UTI, or brush off a sore throat. This Sepsis Awareness Month, Sepsis Research FEAT is urging students and their families to be aware – those “just” infections can develop […]
Sepsis Research FEAT urges families in Northern Ireland to “Speak Up for Sepsis” as survey reveals critical gaps in awareness A new YouGov survey commissioned by Sepsis Research FEAT reveals that just 32 per cent of adults in Northern Ireland can confidently say they had heard of sepsis and know exactly what it is. The survey […]
Describing itself as ‘the complete wellbeing streaming service’ Frog Systems’ Ashia platform has become an integral part of its employee health and wellbeing provision for many of the UK’s largest and most influential companies. Featuring invaluable input from several of the charity’s supporters plus trustee Dr Catharina Hartman, video content relating to individual sepsis […]
Strep A is in the news currently and is understandably a cause for concern, particularly for parents of young children. Here, Scotland’s clinical director Jason Leitch seeks to reassure parents regarding Strep A infection, the risk that it poses and the action needed if you see symptoms of it. Please do remember, however, that serious […]
Today – Thursday 1st September – marks the start of Sepsis Awareness Month 2022! It is the first Sepsis Awareness Month since the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic, which makes it especially important in terms of conveying the crucial key messages about sepsis and the signs and symptoms to look out for. This Sepsis Awareness […]