Sepsis Voices with Dr Ron

In episode 14 of Sepsis Voices with Dr Ron, UKST’s Founder & Chief Medical Officer Ron Daniels is joined by former Member of Parliament Craig Mackinlay, for an episode released during Sepsis Awareness Month. Craig’s story is one of immense resilience. After surviving sepsis, he underwent quadruple amputation and has since turned his experience into advocacy for better sepsis care. Recently appointed to the House of Lords, Craig is now using his platform to push for crucial changes in healthcare that could save lives and improve outcomes for sepsis survivors. The episode covers: Craig’s personal experience with sepsis and the challenges of adapting to life with limb loss Post Sepsis Syndrome (PSS) and how it affects survivors, including physical, cognitive, and psychological aftereffects Craig’s decision to step down from his role as MP and his journey back to work after surviving sepsis How Craig’s new position in the House of Lords allows him to advocate for sepsis awareness and improved care – including better access to prostheses Socioeconomic disparities in sepsis outcomes and what needs to be done to address them UKST’s three key asks of the government during Sepsis Awareness Month: measuring sepsis care performance, integrating rapid diagnostics, and raising public awareness of sepsis symptoms and support services Tune in for an inspiring conversation and insights that shed light on the realities of life after sepsis and the urgent need for change. You can learn more about sepsis and UK Sepsis Trust’s ‘Step Up’ campaign by visiting sepsistrust.org

In the twelfth episode of Sepsis Voices with Dr Ron, Dr Ron Daniels is joined by Deborah Duval, managing editor of Kidney Care UK’s quarterly magazine, Kidney Matters, and head of the charity’s Kidney Kitchen. As a Type 1 diabetic living with chronic kidney disease (CKD), and two-time sepsis survivor, Deborah is uniquely placed to speak to the interrelationship of the conditions, and what our organisations are doing to work together to improve sepsis outcomes for at-risk patient groups. In this is episode, released in time for Diabetes Awareness Week (10th-16th June), the pair discuss: - The differences between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, and the treatments for these conditions - Deborah’s organ transplant journey – including connecting with donor families through mutual consent - Risk factors that predispose kidney patients and diabetics to infection, and therefore sepsis - Deborah’s sepsis experiences, which resulted in life support - What UKST and Kidney Care UK are doing in partnership to raise awareness of sepsis - How sepsis can result in acute kidney injury, which needs to be treated with dialysis - The amazing work of Kidney Care UK to support people with CKD and acute kidney injury If you’d like to access Kidney Care UK’s amazing resources, head to their website: https://kidneycareuk.org/ If you’re looking for support following sepsis, whether you’re a survivor, carer or you’ve been bereaved by the condition, head to UKST’s website: https://sepsistrust.org/

In the tenth episode of Sepsis Voices with Dr Ron, UKST’s Founder & Joint CEO Dr Ron Daniels welcomes Rob Behrens, Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman, and Chair of the organisation, to share his thoughts on the evolving landscape of sepsis care. As Rob approaches the end of his tenure, they reflect on the changes since the Ombudsman's groundbreaking sepsis report, 'A Time to Act,' in 2013. They discuss improvements in sepsis detection, management, and patient outcomes over the past decade, as well as key takeaways from the Ombudsman's latest report, 'Spotlight on sepsis: your stories, your rights.' The pair also cover: Healthcare providers' responses to Ombudsman recommendations and barriers hindering implementation. Insights on driving systemic change and promoting patient safety during Rob's tenure. Recent updates to NICE sepsis guidelines and their significance for healthcare professionals. Necessary changes within the NHS and recommendations for sustained improvement in sepsis identification and treatment protocols. Addressing the balance between urgent treatment and antimicrobial stewardship in sepsis cases. The role of public awareness and education in improving sepsis outcomes. Rob’s advice for his successor Visit www.ombudsman.org.uk to read the two sepsis reports and https://sepsistrust.org/professional-resources/ for UKST’s range of clinical tools and e-learning.

In 2024’s first episode of Sepsis Voices with Dr Ron, Dr Ron Daniels is joined by Lindsay Duncan, who is World Animal Protection UK’s Farming Campaigns Manager. Released in time for Veganuary, and following the recent publication of World Animal Protection’s report ‘Is factory farming killing us?’, the pair discuss the very real global threat of antimicrobial resistance and how consumer dietary habits will be vital in combatting the problem. Do you have to go vegan to make a difference, or could giving greater consideration to the type and quality of meat we eat be a solution? Listen and find out! The pair discuss: The fact that by 2050, an estimated 10 million deaths per year globally will be caused by superbugs (bacteria that are resistant to the antibiotics normally used to treat infections), with an overall economic cost of US$100 trillion. How and why antimicrobials are used in farming in the UK, and globally How the overuse of antimicrobials in animal farming contributes to the spread of superbugs and reduces the effectiveness of antibiotics for treating the infections these superbugs cause in both humans and animals – with World Animal Protection’s report finding that almost 2000 human deaths in the UK can be attributed to the overuse of antibiotics on factory farms How consumers, supermarkets and governments can each play a part in reducing meat consumption to sustainable levels – even if you aren’t doing Veganuary! Read the report: https://www.worldanimalprotection.org.uk/our-work/farming/superbugs Find out more about World Animal Protection’s work: https://www.worldanimalprotection.org.uk/ Learn more about UKST’s attitude to antimicrobial stewardship: https://sepsistrust.org/about/about-the-charity/

In episode 6 of Sepsis Voices with Dr Ron, UKST’s Founder & Joint CEO Dr Ron Daniels is joined by Cóilín Nunan, who is the Policy and Science Manager of the Alliance to Save Our Antibiotics, an alliance of 71 member organisations co-founded by Compassion in World Farming, the Soil Association and Sustain to campaign against the overuse of antibiotics in livestock farming. Following the publication of Alliance to Save Our Antibiotics’ new report, a comprehensive assessment of the antibiotic policies of the UK’s leading catering companies, the duo discuss how antimicrobial resistance (AMR) could cause up to 10 million deaths a year by 2050 if we don’t act now. The pair cover: Antibiotic use in the farming industry – how the UK is falling behind the EU Evidence showing that antibiotic consumption impacts human bugs, causing antimicrobial resistance (AMR) – and the scale of this threat Catering companies – who uses their services in the UK and why it matters if antibiotics are used in supply chains What retailers and governments are and aren’t doing to ensure food chains are antibiotic free How the press and celebrity ambassadors can help shine a spotlight on AMR What the individual shopper can do to protect themselves against AMR – especially if they are from a lower income household looking to sustain good nutrition Read the catering report in full: https://www.saveourantibiotics.org/our-campaign/catering-companies-and-antibiotics/ Find out more about the UKST’s stance on antimicrobial use: https://sepsistrust.org/ Find out more about the work of the Alliance to Save Our Antibiotics at www.saveourantibiotics.org

In episode 3 of Sepsis Voices with Dr Ron, to mark maternal sepsis month UKST Founder & Joint CEO Dr Ron Daniels speaks to lecturer and mum Dr Poppy Gibson about her experience following the birth of her second child to raise awareness of the signs of sepsis among this at-risk group. While anyone can get sepsis at any time, pregnant people and new mothers are particularly at risk of infection and therefore sepsis. As well as breaking down some of the stigmas around accessing support for your mental health as a new mum, the episode aims to empower parents – particularly first-time parents – to be prepared to ‘Just ask: Could it be sepsis?’ if something doesn’t feel right. The pair cover: What maternal sepsis is, common causes and incidence Some of the commonly reported symptoms of maternal sepsis Poppy’s experience after giving birth to her second son Attachment with a new-born following sepsis How difficult it is to recover from sepsis - especially when you have a baby that needs you Support that UKST provides to sepsis survivors Find out more about maternal sepsis: https://sepsistrust.org/get-support/maternal-sepsis/ Read Poppy’s Sepsis Voices story: https://sepsistrust.org/about/about-sepsis/patient-stories/poppys-story/ Access support: https://sepsistrust.org/get-support/

Trigger warning: Death, Grief, Child Loss In the first episode of Sepsis Voices with Dr Ron, UKST Founder and joint CEO Dr Ron Daniels speaks to BAFTA award-winning actor Jason Watkins (The Catch, Line of Duty) ahead of the release of a new documentary about the tragic loss of Jason’s daughter, Maude, to sepsis in 2011. The pair cover: Jason, Clara and Maude’s Sepsis Voices story The partnership required between parents and healthcare professionals to quickly identify and treat sepsis or other infections Jason’s approach to his recent role as a grieving father in Channel 5’s The Catch The role of charities like the UKST and Child Bereavement UK in helping navigate grief or trauma What viewers can expect from ‘Jason & Clara: In Memory of Maudie’, which will be broadcast on ITV1 on Thursday 30th March 2023 at 9pm Guests: Dr Ron Daniels, Jason Watkins Producer: Beth Kirkbride More information: https://sepsistrust.org/ https://www.childbereavementuk.org/ Got a question? Get in touch voices@sepsistrust.org