Sepsis is a common and potentially life-threatening condition, claiming more lives than lung cancer and is the second biggest killer after cardiovascular disease, it can have a severe and long-lasting impact on the lives of survivors. The UK Sepsis Trust (UKST) have reported that 245,000 people are affected by sepsis in the UK with at least 48,000 people losing their lives every year. This issue has been compounded by the Coronavirus Pandemic with the UKST estimating that close to 100,000 people are going to be discharged from hospital having had Covid-19 and, of these, 20% are likely to develop sepsis within the first 12 months.

Dr Ron Daniels from the UKST also has pointed out that the similarities between the after-effects of Covid-19 and those of sepsis survivors bear a striking resemblance and supporting their stance that education and training surrounding sepsis treatment and recovery is both a critical and transferable skill to possess.

Early recognition of sepsis is paramount and if not treated quickly, it can lead to multiple organ failure and death. In light of this, NHS England and NHS Improvement developed the National Early Warning Score (NEWS2) which is currently being used by 70% of acute trusts in England. Standardisation and further developments in both early detection and education surrounding sepsis from Health Education England and the wider healthcare sector, management and treatment of sepsis can be improved.

This conference will address both the long-term challenge of sepsis as well as the acute challenges posed by covid. It will consist of a mixture of high-level keynotes alongside practical case studies in outstanding sepsis practices to improve resilience, improve treatments, save lives and effectively improve the quality of life of the survivors.

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