“25,000 children are admitted to hospital with sepsis every year in the UK.”
The UK Sepsis Trust
“133,484 hospital admissions in 2024/25 were recorded with a primary diagnosis of sepsis, although this is likely to be an underestimate of the actual number of sepsis cases. People admitted with sepsis in 2024/25 stayed in hospital for an average of 14 days. In 2024/25, 10% of inpatient stays with a primary diagnosis of sepsis resulted in critical care admission, with an average critical care stay of 7 days. Just over 7% of people with a ‘suspicion of sepsis’ will die during their acute hospital admission, while inpatient mortality for septic shock is around 55.5%. Sepsis care cost £1.037 billion in 2024/25.”
Sepsis Modern Service Framework 14 July 2026
“Sepsis is a priority because it is a significant cause of death and ill health. It also presents persistent challenges across prevention, diagnosis, treatment and recovery.”
Sepsis Modern Service Framework 14 July 2026
“Quick diagnosis is crucial… particularly for children who may have a potentially life-threatening illness.”
Professor Simon Kenny, National Clinical Director for Children and Young People, NHS England, 27 October 2025
The NICE guideline for Suspected sepsis in under 16s: recognition, diagnosis and early management was released in November 2025. This timely conference focuses on early recognition and management of Sepsis in Children and Young Adults and will support you to improve practice and outcomes.
The conference will also cover the implementation of Marthas Rule in paediatrics.
This conference will enable you to:
Understand the implications of the 2026 Sepsis Modern Service Framework for children and young people
Reflect on the lived experience of a parent whose child has experienced sepsis
Examine current sepsis risks and persistent barriers to early recognition
Implement the NICE guideline on suspected sepsis in under-16s
Improve the recognition, assessment and escalation of a deteriorating child
Strengthen the use of the National Paediatric Early Warning System
Improve communication and shared decision-making with parents and carers
Implement Martha’s Rule effectively within paediatric services
Use quality improvement approaches to reduce variation and improve outcomes
Develop effective sepsis education, awareness and champion roles
Understand how digital alerts, diagnostics and monitoring can support earlier intervention
Improve information and support for children and families following sepsis
Learn from incidents, complaints and clinical negligence claims involving paediatric sepsis
Reflect on your practice and identify improvements for your service
Support continuing professional development and provide evidence for revalidation
