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Sepsis Voices with Dr Ron

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Frequency: 1 episode/39d. Total Eps: 17

The UK Sepsis Trust CEO and Founder Dr Ron Daniels speaks sepsis and infection management with an array of guests from the realm of healthcare and beyond. Tackling some of the big questions such as ’What’s the more imminent threat: antimicrobial resistance or climate change’, the podcast is a discussion-based series aiming to educate and provoke further thought.

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🇬🇧 Great Britain - medicine
01/12/2024
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Men’s Health Month: Sepsis, survival and strength with Rob Forkan and Louis Rickman

Episode 17

Monday, November 25, 2024 • Duration 44:17

In episode 16 of Sepsis Voices with Dr Ron, UKST’s Founder & Chief Medical Officer speaks with two inspiring guests for Men’s Health Month. Rob Forkan shares his extraordinary journey of resilience after surviving the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami and later battling sepsis. He offers powerful insights into finding purpose and strength through unimaginable challenges.

Devoted father Louis Rickman recounts his wife Louise’s recent battle with sepsis following the birth of their first child, Rex, as well as the devastating loss of his brother to sepsis in 1999. Together, Rob and Louis explore the profound physical and emotional toll of sepsis and the critical importance of community and mental health support in recovery.

This episode covers:

Rob’s incredible story of mental resilience after surviving the Boxing Day tsunami and sepsis
The lasting impact of Louise’s sepsis experience on Louis’ family unit
The mental health challenges faced by men and carers in the aftermath of trauma
The importance of timely recognition of sepsis symptoms, and men accessing healthcare
Practical advice for finding resilience, building support networks, and promoting recovery

Tune in to this special episode, released in honour of Men’s Mental Health Month during November 2024, to hear two extraordinary men reflect on their experiences with honesty and hope.

Of course, if you’re struggling with your mental health at any time, you can also access free nurse-led sepsis support services via our website: https://sepsistrust.org/get-support

You can also learn more about sepsis and UKST’s mission at sepsistrust.org

Find out about Rob’s work with Gandys at gandys.com and Preveo at thinkpreveo.com

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Meningitis messaging and rash recognition: Meningitis Research Foundation’s Caroline Hughes on effective public health communication

Episode 16

Monday, October 28, 2024 • Duration 32:16

In episode 15 of Sepsis Voices with Dr Ron, UKST’s Founder & Chief Medical Officer is joined by Caroline Hughes, Support Services Manager at the Meningitis Research Foundation, to discuss the links between sepsis and meningitis.

Released following World Meningitis Day on 5th October, this episode sheds light on the interconnectedness of these life-threatening conditions – including the impact on survivors and their families – along with the urgent need for awareness, and how timely intervention can save lives.

Caroline shares the vital work her organisation does to support individuals affected by meningitis and the global efforts to defeat it, including their involvement in the World Health Organisation’s initiative to defeat bacterial meningitis by 2030.

The episode covers:

Caroline’s insights into the global burden of meningitis
The relationship between sepsis and meningitis
The importance of public messaging to raise awareness of the conditions
The long term impact of these conditions on patients and their loved ones
World Meningitis Day 2024 and how its initiatives are driving awareness globally
Socioeconomic disparities in sepsis and meningitis outcomes, and the need for improved access to resources
How charities like ours are collaborating to promote clear and accessible messaging

Tune in for a comprehensive discussion on the importance of early recognition and the life-saving impact of collaboration in the fight against meningitis and sepsis.

You can learn more about sepsis and the UK Sepsis Trust’s mission at sepsistrust.org, and discover resources on meningitis at meningitis.org.

Other resources mentioned in the episode:

Read Lauren’s story: https://sepsistrust.org/sepsisvoices/lauren/

Food for thought: How UK catering companies and consumers can drive change in the race to prevent antimicrobial resistance

Episode 7

Thursday, October 26, 2023 • Duration 34:58

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

United Against Infection: Conquering sepsis and AMR with Pfizer UK Senior Medical Advisor and GP Tom Ashfield

Episode 6

Wednesday, August 30, 2023 • Duration 31:59

In episode 5 of Sepsis Voices with Dr Ron, UKST’s Founder & Joint CEO Dr Ron Daniels is joined by Dr Tom Ashfield a Senior Medical Advisor at Pfizer, and a GP. Tom is an employee of Pfizer UK, his contributions reflect the work of Pfizer UK in AMR and his own experience as a doctor. Pfizer UK have undertaken content approval of this episode.

The two doctors discuss the threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), and the link to sepsis. They also explore the vital work of the Infection Management Coalition to put responsible antimicrobial stewardship on the agenda of global health leaders, as well as making the issue easy to understand so that patients are empowered to safeguard their own future.

The pair cover:

What AMR is and how sepsis is regarded by the World Health Organization as the final common pathway to death from most untreatable infections
Public knowledge of AMR and what can be done to improve awareness
How UKST’s work has influenced Tom’s practice as a GP
Changes to community care following Covid-19 pandemic and impact on patients 
Improving the way diagnostics are integrated into clinical settings
Tom’s experience in the pharmaceutical industry and the need for collaboration through initiatives like the Infection Management Coalition

Find out more about the Infection Management Coalition: https://theimc.org/

Find out more about sepsis, and the work of the UKST: https://sepsistrust.org/

Final approval undertaken by Pfizer UK. Date of prep. August 2023; PP-UNP-GBR-6068

Power of the Press: How the media can help combat sepsis and AMR – Editor Matthew D’Ancona’s view

Episode 5

Wednesday, June 28, 2023 • Duration 51:03

In episode 4 of Sepsis Voices with Dr Ron, UKST Founder and Joint CEO Dr Ron Daniels is joined by renowned journalist and editor, Matthew D’Ancona.

Sepsis survivor Matthew is editor-at-large of The New European, as well as contributing editor to Prospect, and a columnist for The Evening Standard. He’s held previous editor roles with the Spectator, slow-news outlet, Tortoise, and is also the former deputy editor of The Sunday Telegraph.

The pair cover:

Matthew’s personal sepsis experience and why he chose to share it with Tortoise readers
The ways charities like UKST can ensure their causes get media coverage – and how that’s changed in a post-Covid landscape
The representation of sepsis in other media such as popular soaps, like Coronation Street
Delicately walking the line between empowering and scaremongering – so A&E isn’t overwhelmed by the ‘worried well’
The threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and how to ensure the public understands this
Opportunities to get sepsis higher up on the agenda of a new government

Read Matthew’s sepsis experience here: https://www.tortoisemedia.com/2019/08/13/delirium-tremendous/

Find out more about sepsis: https://sepsistrust.org/about/about-sepsis/

Get sepsis support: https://sepsistrust.org/get-support/

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Maternal Sepsis: Mum Poppy Gibson shares her survival journey to educate other parents

Episode 4

Thursday, May 25, 2023 • Duration 44:04

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/

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Surviving Sepsis: Insights on recovery and Post Sepsis Syndrome

Episode 3

Monday, April 24, 2023 • Duration 33:36

Are you ready to take your knowledge of sepsis recovery to the next level? Join Dr Ron Daniels and Oliver Jones, UKST's Lead Support Nurse, as they delve into the nitty-gritty of sepsis recovery and Post Sepsis Syndrome (PSS).

Oliver’s background as a critical care nurse makes him the perfect candidate to discuss what information and aftercare is needed for sepsis survivors. Together with Ron, he explores the impact of PSS on people's lives and the challenges of getting it recognised by health professionals, insurance providers, and employers.

The pair discuss ways in which health professionals can help patients who may be experiencing problems after sepsis, and give an overview of the fantastic support services provided by the UK Sepsis Trust.

Find out more about Post Sepsis Syndrome: https://sepsistrust.org/get-support/support/support-for-survivors/post-sepsis-syndrome/

Get support: https://sepsistrust.org/get-support/

Guests: Dr Ron Daniels, Oliver Jones

Producer: Beth Kirkbride

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Remembering Maudie: Jason Watkins on grief, acting, and his and wife Clara’s new ITV1 documentary

Episode 1

Wednesday, March 15, 2023 • Duration 29:56

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

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Introduction to Sepsis Voices with Dr Ron

Episode 2

Friday, March 10, 2023 • Duration 01:21

Sepsis Voices with Dr Ron is a new podcast, coming soon, that is aimed at junior healthcare professionals, as well as health-conscious members of the public. It aims to educate and raise awareness about sepsis, as well as infection management more broadly.

The podcast is hosted by Dr Ron Daniels, who is an intensive care physician within the NHS, as well as the founder and joint CEO of The UK Sepsis Trust, and Vice President of the Global Sepsis Alliance.

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Sepsis survival and advocacy: ‘Bionic’ former MP Craig Mackinlay on adapting to life with disability and driving for change

Episode 15

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 • Duration 43:27

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

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