Farming awareness
We’re empowering the farming community to recognise and respond to the dangers of sepsis.
Recent experience suggests that the farming community is more susceptible to sepsis due to the nature of their work; their resilience and can-do attitude; their often rural and isolated setting, and a reluctance to take time off or seek medical attention when unwell.
Farmers and labourers are at increased risk of infection. Any cuts should be cleaned thoroughly, disinfected, and covered before returning to work. Sepsis can also result from trauma or illness. If you or a loved one displays any of the symptoms outlined in the videos below, it is crucial to seek urgent medical attention.
Working with NFU Mutual to save lives
The NFU Mutual Charitable Trust has donated to UKST, to support raising awareness of sepsis risks within the farming community. Watch our latest video to learn more:
Hannah Brown’s life-saving legacy
In collaboration with Ark Media and thanks to the extraordinary fundraising efforts of Hannah Brown’s family and friends, we have created this video and accompanying posters to raise awareness of sepsis within the farming community.
Knowing what to look out for and remembering to ‘Just Ask: Could it be Sepsis?’ if you’re concerned about someone can truly save lives.
Please watch and learn about the dangers and symptoms of sepsis. Share the video with family, staff, and friends, and download the posters to display on your site.
If you are a member of the farming community and would like to share your story, please get in touch: terence@sepsistrust.org
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