September Is Sepsis Awareness Month
As a sepsis survivor myself, I’m keen to promote sepsis awareness month as much as possible. Sepsis awareness month is held annually in September to raise awareness of sepsis, which is a life-threatening condition that can lead to organ failure and death if not recognised and treated quickly.
As many of you already know, I contracted sepsis in the summer of 2018, but I was lucky; I survived. Thanks to the wonderful staff of St Richard’s Hospital in Chichester, who recognised the symptoms early and managed to get me the treatment I needed. I will forever be in debt to the hospital and its superb staff.
I’ve made a short series of videos charting my journey through the ordeal of sepsis. It’s now two months since I contracted sepsis, and I’m well on the road to recovery. It’s been a frustrating time after losing much of my strength, while in hospital. I even had to learn how to walk again before leaving the hospital. But now there was an even more important task. Getting back on my bike.
You can watch the videos below or on my YouTube channel. But honestly, it won’t be any more enjoyable wherever you watch the video! You can also subscribe to my channel. You’ll then be amongst the first to know when I release new videos.
Sepsis Awareness Video 24th September 2025
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Sepsis Awareness Month: Learn The Signs
September is Sepsis Awareness Month, as it is every year. And as a sepsis survivor myself, I want to promote it as much as possible. So, people recognise the signs, and we can save as many lives as possible. It takes 5 minutes to learn the signs of sepsis.
Slurred speech or confusion
Extreme shivering or muscle pain, fever
Passing no urine all day
Severe breathlessness
It feels like you’re going to die
Skin mottled or discoloured
Please learn the signs. It’s really important as it could save a life. 1 in 5 people don’t know the signs. Don’t be that person. Learn the symptoms, and spread the word as much as possible so others can be as lucky as I was.
I’ve also made a few short videos of my experience with sepsis, to accompany this month of sepsis awareness, which are available to watch on YouTube.
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(proof that there is life after sepsis)
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