We rely on the generosity of our supporters to fund our sepsis research and awareness campaigns.
We are delighted to report that an application to the National Lottery Community Fund has resulted in an award of £9,460 to Sepsis Research FEAT to fund the collection and publication of Sepsis Stories from younger people. This grant will enable us to tell more of your Sepsis Stories during 2021. These stories are a […]
Freelance Digital Fundraising Opportunity ROLE PROFILE Freelance Fundraiser with Digital Focus The Role The successful freelancer will raise significant funds for Sepsis Research through various income streams, with a primary focus on digital and virtual fundraising. With ongoing COVID restrictions preventing traditional forms of fundraising, we are looking for someone who has good knowledge of […]
Professor Jason Leitch SCOTLAND is leading the way in sepsis research, Scotland’s National Clinical Director Professor Jason Leitch has said. Professor Leitch was speaking as he urged people who have had sepsis not to hesitate in getting a vaccination against Covid-19. He said: “If you have had sepsis then you should make sure you are […]
EVIS study We are delighted to report that the Early Vasopressor in Sepsis (EVIS) study supported by Sepsis Research FEAT since its inception is about to be submitted to the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) for funding. Globally[1], 27 million people – of all ages and from all socio-economic groups – develop sepsis every […]
GenOMICC Study Update On 11th December we were delighted to see publication in the journal Nature and widespread coverage on the BBC of the latest findings of the University of Edinburgh GenOMICC project which Sepsis Research financially supports. The research has identified a number of genes – amongst them TYK2, DPP9, OAS, and IFNAR2 – […]
Route to Roslin Are you looking for a COVID-compliant virtual sporting challenge this January? Would you like to connect with family, friends, or colleagues to raise money for Sepsis Research – the UK’s only sepsis research charity? This New Year between 4th January and 4th February you can run, walk, cycle or swim the virtual […]
September is Sepsis Awareness Month, with World Sepsis Day taking place on the 13th. Every year, this event unites all of us in the fight against the condition, helping us to raise awareness as well as much needed funds for vital research. In addition, Sepsis Research is delighted to be partnering with My Favourite Voucher […]
Chief Operating Officer In my last update in late March I shared the difficult news that due to the extraordinarily challenging outlook, we were estimating that Sepsis Research FEAT was potentially facing a large financial shortfall. Prior to COVID-19, Sepsis Research was on course to increase the level of charitable activitiesagain in 2020/21. However, between […]
Scottish Government Campaign Postponed We’re disappointed to share the news that our third public awareness campaign, due to be launched in April 2020 in partnership with the Scottish Government, has been postponed until March 2021 because of the COVID-19 outbreak. We hope that the campaign will be rescheduled for March 2021, and will continue to […]