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The recognition of sepsis remains an urgent and persistent safety risk (HSSIB 2025) with the UK Sepsis Trust reporting that 5 people die with sepsis every hour in the UK.
This conference focuses on early diagnosis, reliable escalation, and effective management of suspected sepsis, alongside aftercare and reducing harm from delayed recognition. It will cover the new NICE updated guideline and also look ahead to the Sepsis Modern Service Framework, expected to set clearer expectations and reduce unwarranted variation in outcomes. (NHS England, 28 Oct 2025)
“Modern Service Frameworks (MSFs) – Co-designed with clinicians and people with lived experience, MSFs will provide consistent, evidence-based pathways for conditions – like cardiovascular disease, severe mental illness and sepsis – where we know there is too much variation in outcomes across the country. They will set high ambitions from the outset, and continue to evolve with innovation and best practice.”
Professor Meghana Pandit, National Medical Director and SRO, 10YHP for Quality 28th October 2025
Delegates will be updated on the effective adherence to Martha’s Rule and the national PIER system to improve the management of deterioration supporting you to achieve early recognition, treatment and improve outcomes. Through national updates and expert case studies the conference will support you to lead sepsis improvement.
“Ensure all healthcare professionals involved in triage or early management are given regular appropriate training in identifying, assessing and managing suspected sepsis.”
Suspected sepsis in people aged 16 or over: recognition, assessment and early management NICE guideline, 19 November 2025
“It’s so important to maintain consistent awareness of every sepsis symptom. It’s critical too that members of the public feel empowered to act as advocates when their loved ones are unwell, and that healthcare professionals take them seriously…. By responding effectively and reliably to sepsis, our health service can save lives and improve outcomes for the thousands of people affected by this condition every year.”
Dr Ron Daniels, Founder and Chief Executive UK Sepsis Trust 2025
“When it comes to sepsis, lessons are not being learned, recommendations from reports are not being implemented, and mistakes are putting people at risk.”
Rebecca Hilsenrath, Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman
Key Learning Outcomes
This conference will enable you to:
Network with colleagues who are working to improve practice in the early recognition and management of Sepsis
Reflect on the lived experience of a Sepsis Survivor
Understand Sepsis risk and learn from outstanding practice in improving outcomes and reducing mortality from Sepsis
Update your knowledge on the forthcoming Sepsis Modern Service Framework and the November 2025 NICE Guideline Update
Improve the way you recognize and respond to the deteriorating patient and update your knowledge on the new national PIER Framework for management of the deteriorating patient
Implement Martha’s Rule in your service
Ensure you are meeting National Standards in ensuring early diagnosis and effective management of Sepsis
Develop the role of the sepsis nurse and sepsis champions
Understand how digital tools and alerts can improve practice
Consider the impact of anti microbial resistance on the management of sepsis
Understand and learn from Sepsis Clinical Negligence Claims
Self assess and reflect on your own practice gaining 5 hours CPD for professional development and revalidation evidence (subject to peer group approval)
