HOW CAN YOU HELP?
Tools and resources to help you share our life-saving message this Sepsis Awareness Month.
On this page, you’ll find everything you need to raise awareness within your community. Whether you’re a business, health professional, UKST volunteer, or just want to help, we’ve provided ready-to-use social and web copy alongside some downloadable graphics.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch at marcomms@sepsistrust.org.
Don’t forget to tag us on social media, too. Thank you for your support!
Social media:
1. Sepsis claims five lives an hour in the UK. It can affect anyone at anytime, but fast action can save lives.
This Sepsis Awareness Month, I’m joining the UK Sepsis Trust to share the message: trust your instincts. If you or a loved one has an infection and just know something’s wrong, Just Ask: “Could it be Sepsis?”
Learn more: sepsistrust.org/trust-your-instincts
2. Sepsis is a life-threatening condition where the body’s response to infection causes the immune system to go into overdrive. It can affect anyone, but fast action saves lives.
Learn more from @uksepsistrust this Sepsis Awareness Month: sepsistrust.org/trust-your-instincts
3. Sepsis is a medical emergency that affects over 245,000 people every year in the UK. But knowing the signs – and acting fast – can save lives.
If you’re worried about someone right now, use the UK Sepsis Trust’s Sepsis Assessment Tool for guidance on what to do next. You can find it here: sepsis-assessment.onlinegp.co
Email signature copy:
Help us share a life-saving message this Sepsis Awareness Month.
Sepsis is the body’s life-threatening reaction to an infection. It can affect anyone, but is often treatable if caught early.
That’s why, this Sepsis Awareness Month, the UK Sepsis Trust’s message is simple. If someone with an infection is getting worse instead of better – and something feels seriously wrong – trust your instincts and act quickly.
Sepsis can kill within hours. A simple question could save a life. Just Ask: “Could it be Sepsis?”
Awareness save lives, so please help us get this message in front of as many people as possible: https://sepsistrust.org/trust-your-instincts/
Graphics
- Trust Your Instincts graphic
- Stat 1 – Sepsis claims 5 lives an hour in the UK (red)
- Stat 2 – Sepsis affects over 245,000 people every year in the UK (red)
- Stat 3 – Sepsis claims 48,000 lives every year in the UK (white)
- Just Ask graphic
- Just Ask Graphic (4:5)
- Trust Your Instincts email signature
Social media:
September is Sepsis Awareness Month.
Sepsis affects over 245,000 people every year in the UK. It’s a life-threatening condition that can affect anyone, but knowing the signs – and acting fast– can save lives.
We’re proud to be working with the UK Sepsis Trust to provide our staff with the tools and resources they need to recognise and treat sepsis promptly.
Find out more here: sepsistrust.org/trust-your-instincts
Internal comms:
September is Sepsis Awareness Month – an opportunity to bring attention to this life-threatening condition that claims five lives every hour in the UK.
Sepsis is a medical emergency, but knowing the signs – and acting fast – can save lives and reduce lasting harm.
We’re proud to be working with the UK Sepsis Trust to equip our staff with the tools and resources needed to recognise and treat sepsis promptly. If there’s one thing you can do this month, please take a moment to review the latest guidance.
Link: sepsistrust.org/healthcare-professionals
Email signature copy:
Help us share a life-saving message this Sepsis Awareness Month.
Sepsis is the body’s life-threatening reaction to an infection. It can affect anyone, but is often treatable if caught early.
That’s why, this Sepsis Awareness Month, the UK Sepsis Trust’s message is simple. If someone with an infection is getting worse instead of better – and something feels seriously wrong – trust your instincts and act quickly.
Sepsis can kill within hours. A simple question could save a life. Just Ask: “Could it be Sepsis?”
Awareness save lives, so please help us get this message in front of as many people as possible: https://sepsistrust.org/trust-your-instincts/
Graphics
You can share this message in your online community, from WhatsApp and Facebook groups to community message boards and work chats.
Short:
Sepsis is a life-threatening condition, but acting fast can save lives.
This Sepsis Awareness Month, I’m encouraging everyone to trust their instincts. If you have an infection & feel like something is seriously wrong, trust your instincts. Just Ask: Could it be Sepsis?
👉sepsistrust.org/trust-your-instincts
Long :
My name’s [NAME], and I’m a UK Sepsis Trust volunteer.
Sepsis claims five lives every hour in the UK – that’s more than breast, bowel, and prostate cancer combined. It’s always a medical emergency, but acting fast saves lives.
This September, I’m supporting the UK Sepsis Trust to raise awareness of this life-threatening condition. If you have an infection and feel like something is seriously wrong, trust your instincts. A simple question could save a life. Just Ask: “Could it be Sepsis?”
Learn more about the campaign and how you can get involved here: sepsistrust.org/trust-your-instincts
Email signature copy:
Help us share a life-saving message this Sepsis Awareness Month.
Sepsis is the body’s life-threatening reaction to an infection. It can affect anyone, but is often treatable if caught early.
That’s why, this Sepsis Awareness Month, the UK Sepsis Trust’s message is simple. If someone with an infection is getting worse instead of better – and something feels seriously wrong – trust your instincts and act quickly.
Sepsis can kill within hours. A simple question could save a life. Just Ask: “Could it be Sepsis?”
Awareness save lives, so please help us get this message in front of as many people as possible: https://sepsistrust.org/trust-your-instincts/
Graphics
Social media:
We’re proud to support the UK Sepsis Trust this Sepsis Awareness Month. Sepsis is a life-threatening condition, but it can be treated if caught early. If someone you know has an infection and you just know something’s wrong, trust your instincts. Just Ask: “Could it be Sepsis?”
👉 sepsistrust.org/trust-your-instincts
Internal Comms (short):
Sepsis is a life-threatening reaction to an infection that claims five lives every hour in the UK. It can affect anyone at anytime, but is often treatable if caught early.
That’s why we’re supporting the UK Sepsis Trust this Sepsis Awareness Month: to raise awareness and help more people recognise when something may be seriously wrong.
No one knows your loved ones better than you. If someone with an infection is getting worse instead of better – and you just know something is wrong – trust your instincts and act quickly. Sepsis can kill within hours, but a simple question can save a life.
Just Ask: “Could it be Sepsis?”
Find out more: sepsistrust.org/trust-your-instincts
Internal comms (long):
Sepsis claims five lives an hour in the UK – more than breast, bowel, and prostate cancer combined. It’s a life-threatening condition that arises when the body’s response to an infection goes into overdrive, causing it to injure its own tissues and organs.
But sepsis is often treatable if caught quickly. Early recognition can save lives and reduce lasting harm. Awareness is key.
This September – Sepsis Awareness Month – we’re proud to be supporting the UK Sepsis Trust. We want to ensure that everyone at [COMPANY NAME] knows what to look out for and what action to take.
No one knows your loved ones better than you. If someone with an infection is getting worse instead of better – and you just know something is wrong – trust your instincts and act quickly. Sepsis can kill within hours, but a simple question can save a life.
Just Ask: “Could it be Sepsis?”
Learn more here: sepsistrust.org/trust-your-instincts
And remember, if you’re worried about someone right now, use UKST’s Sepsis Assessment Tool for guidance on what to do next: sepsis-assessment.onlinegp.co
Email signature copy:
Help us share a life-saving message this Sepsis Awareness Month.
Sepsis is the body’s life-threatening reaction to an infection. It can affect anyone, but is often treatable if caught early.
That’s why, this Sepsis Awareness Month, the UK Sepsis Trust’s message is simple. If someone with an infection is getting worse instead of better – and something feels seriously wrong – trust your instincts and act quickly.
Sepsis can kill within hours. A simple question could save a life. Just Ask: “Could it be Sepsis?”
Awareness save lives, so please help us get this message in front of as many people as possible: https://sepsistrust.org/trust-your-instincts/