New NHS measures announced to tackle sepsis

The Department of Health has announced a number of new measures that aim to improve treatment of sepsis within the NHS.

Thousands of nurses, care home staff and pharmacists will be told how to check for signs and symptoms of this deadly condition, which kills around 37,000 people in England alone every year.

A clear definition of adult sepsis will be provided for clinicians to help identify and record the condition more quickly, while educational materials will be made available to ensure all healthcare professionals are aware of the condition.

Efforts will specifically be made to target care homes, pharmacists and other areas of the NHS that are most likely to deal with frail and older people, who are particularly at risk.

Health secretary Jeremy Hunt said: "We need every part of our health system on the highest possible alert for sepsis, and this new plan will ensure more health professionals get the training, advice and targeted support to tackle this silent killer."

Sepsis is triggered by infections and causes the body's immune system to overreact, leading to a series of reactions that can lead to organ failure and death.

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