The Sepsis Patient Care Conference 2027
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Overview
Sepsis remains a significant patient safety and healthcare challenge, requiring earlier recognition and coordinated treatment plans across the NHS. With the publication of the NHS England Sepsis Modern Service Framework, there is renewed focus on improving patient outcomes through earlier detection, consistent standards of care, and stronger support for people affected by sepsis. Delivering these improvements requires action across the health service:
- There were 133,484 hospital admissions for sepsis in 2024/25 (NHS England, 2026)
- Sepsis care cost the NHS £1.037 billion in 2024/25 (NHS England, 2026)
- NHS England is targeting a 25% reduction in death, complications and long-term impact by 2035 (NHS England, 2026)
Join us at The Sepsis Patient Care Conference 2027 to explore how the NHS can strengthen the recognition and care of people affected by sepsis. The conference will examine the new NHS England Sepsis Modern Service Framework, national policy and clinical guidance, early detection and innovation, patient experiences, approaches to improving sepsis management and quality improvement in specialist populations. Attend to develop your professional knowledge, learn from leading experts and discover approaches to improving sepsis care and patient outcomes across your organisation.
Agenda
Registration
Chair’s Opening Remarks
Professor Paul Dark, Vice Dean for Health and Care Partnerships, Faculty of Biology, Medicine & Health, The University of Manchester (invited)
Keynote: Driving Greater Public Awareness of Sepsis and Earlier Recognition
- Reflecting on the progress made in raising the profile of sepsis across Parliament the wider public
- Highlighting the experiences of people affected by sepsis and the importance of patient and survivor voices in shaping policy and improvements in care
- Examining the key challenges that continue to drive avoidable harm, including awareness of sepsis symptoms, delays and seeking help
- Setting out priorities for continued parliamentary and cross-sector action to improve public understanding and ensure sepsis remains a public health priority
Mike Wood MP, Chair, APPG for Sepsis (invited)
Keynote: Transforming Sepsis Care Across the NHS Through the Modern Service Framework
- Outlining the NHS’s ambition to prevent thousands of deaths from sepsis by 2035, exploring the plans within the new modern service framework and what they mean for sepsis care across the health service
- Examining how earlier recognition and intervention can improve outcomes, including opportunities to strengthen identification of deterioration across acute and community settings
- Exploring the role of digital innovation to monitoring in supporting earlier diagnosis and treatment, including emerging use of wearable technology for patients at increased risk of sepsis
- Identifying the priorities for NHS organisations in translating the national framework into quality improvement and consistency of care and improving outcomes for patients and sepsis survivors
Professor Ramani Moonesinghe, Deputy Medical Director, NHS England (invited)
Keynote: Improving Outcomes and Experiences for People Affected by Sepsis
- Assessing the progress made in improving sepsis recognition and treatment, considering where gaps in awareness and management continue to contribute to avoidable harm
- Examining the longer-term impact of sepsis on survivors and their families, including the need for better recognition and follow-up after hospital discharge
- Highlighting opportunities to strengthen patient safety through approaches to sepsis recognition, severe infection management, rapid diagnostics and high-quality data
- Considering where policymakers can intervene to ensure the NHS’s focus on sepsis translates into earlier treatment and better outcomes
Ron Daniels, Founder and Chief Medical Director, UK Sepsis Trust (invited)
Questions and Answers
Breakout Networking: Overcoming Challenges and Sharing Successes in Supporting Vulnerable People with Sepsis
This session will provide you with the opportunity to discuss the main challenges you face around managing and monitoring sepsis patients within the first 24 hours of diagnosis. Network with senior colleagues and share innovative strategies around providing high-quality and proactive patient care.
Comfort Break
Keynote: Applying NICE Guidance to Improve Sepsis Recognition and Management
- Reviewing the latest NICE recommendations for recognising and managing suspected sepsis, considering how evidence informs decision-making across different healthcare settings
- Exploring the challenges of identifying deterioration and stratifying risk, particularly where symptoms can be non-specific or patients present with different levels of vulnerability
- Considering how organisations can support clinical assessment, escalation and timely access to treatment
- Identifying opportunities to monitor quality improvement so that evidence-based approaches lead to earlier recognition and better outcomes for people with suspected sepsis
Senior Representative, NICE (invited)
Case Study: Improving Sepsis Management and Awareness in NHS Hospitals
- Exploring the challenges of recognising and responding to sepsis on wards, including identifying deterioration
- Examining how ward teams can strengthen escalation, assessment and timely treatment when sepsis is suspected, including the importance of clear roles and communication
- Sharing examples of how ward-level sepsis leadership can improve staff confidence and compliance with care pathways
- Identifying lessons from frontline work that can support sustained improvements in sepsis recognition, response and patient safety across the hospital
Case Study: Recognising and Improving the Management of Neutropenic Sepsis in Oncology and Haematology Patients
- Exploring the challenges of recognising suspected sepsis in oncology and haematology patients, including atypical presentations and the additional risks associated with neutropenia and immunosuppression
- Examining findings from a two-cycle audit of neutropenic sepsis, identifying gaps and opportunities for earlier recognition and treatment
- Evaluating the quality improvement measures introduced between audit cycles, considering their impact on assessment, antibiotic administration and adherence to local pathways
- Identifying lessons for strengthening multidisciplinary approaches to neutropenic sepsis and improving consistency in the early management of high-risk patients
Dr Jess Dixon, Oncology/Haematology SHO, Sunderland Royal Hospital (CONFIRMED)
Questions and Answers
Chair’s Closing Remarks
Professor Paul Dark, Vice Dean for Health and Care Partnerships, Faculty of Biology, Medicine & Health, The University of Manchester (invited)
Conference Close
Previous Speakers
Claire Burnett-Kerr
Lead Nurse for Sepsis and Deterioration, Quality Governance Team,
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Sally Marden
Lead Sepsis and AKI Prevention Specialist Nurse
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Dr Ron Daniels
Chief Executive
Sepsis Trust
Aaron Speer
Private Secretary House of Lords HR Director
Sepsis Survivor & Volunteer
Get in Touch
Testimonials
Great day, well organised and slick in delivery
Great knowledge shared by all speakers
Very informative and loved the sepsis survivor session
A very useful update and a good chance to broaden your perspective with other people’s experience
Why You Should Attend
✓ Understand the latest national priorities for improving sepsis care and reducing avoidable harm
✓ Explore practical approaches to recognising sepsis earlier and responding more effectively
✓ Learn how organisations can strengthen the consistency and quality of sepsis care
✓ Discover new approaches to improving detection, treatment and patient outcomes
✓ Apply learning from current practice and improvement work to strengthen care within your organisation
✓ Gain 4 hours of CPD Points
Who Should Attend
| Job Title Examples | Organisation Type Examples |
| Consultant in Intensive Care | NHS Trusts |
| Emergency Medicine Consultant | Hospitals |
| Paediatrician | GP Practices and Primary Care Networks |
| Maternity Consultant | Ambulance Services |
| Sepsis Lead Nurse | Community Health Services |
| Advanced Clinical Practitioner | NHS England |
| Emergency Nurse | Department of Health and Social Care |
Pricing Options
PRIVATE SECTOR
Your delegate place at this leading conference gives you: Full access to the conference; E-guide; Networking opportunities during the day; Access to presentations post conference; 4 CPD Points.
PUBLIC SECTOR
Your delegate place at this leading conference gives you: Full access to the conference; E-guide; Networking opportunities during the day; Access to presentations post conference; 4 CPD Points.
VOLUNTARY SECTOR
Your delegate place at this leading conference gives you: Full access to the conference; E-guide; Networking opportunities during the day; Access to presentations post conference; 4 CPD Points.
Sponsorship
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Virtual vs F2F
Whilst F2F provide better options for networking, there are many distinct advantages of sponsoring our online conferences including:
- Wider geographical reach of delegates and a different audience who prefer online to f2f
- Lower sponsorship package costs
- No travel/accommodation
- Less time out of the office
- No stand materials required (lower costs)
- 1 of only 2 sponsors involved – less competition on the day
- Prime speaking slot in the morning of the conference including Q&A – less distractions and easier for delegates to hear/absorb information
- Receive all delegate data after the conference to follow-up directly with those who attend and don’t attend (small % but still key stakeholders)
- Ongoing exposure via OnDemand access
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