Recognise Sepsis
The warning signs every adult, parent, and clinician should know. Time is tissue. Time is brain. Time is life.
Learn the signs →Sepsis Survivor · Advocate · Author · Speaker
Empowering septic shock survivors.
Gary Barrett survived septic shock with a 2.6% chance of survival, after a 34-hour delay in antibiotics. Sepsis Advocate exists so no one else has to learn what he learned the hard way.
Our Mission
To help people avoid what happened to me, and bring a better understanding of sepsis to the world.— Gary Barrett
Where to start
Whether you're recovering, caring for someone who is, or trying to spot the signs before it's too late — this is where to begin.
For Survivors
Post-sepsis syndrome is real. You are not imagining it. Practical guidance for the long road back.
Find support →For Caregivers
Michele's story — the two waiting days — and what every family member needs to know.
Read more →Companion App
A pocket guide for survivors and caregivers. Symptom tracking, recovery milestones, and red flags.
Coming soon →Book Gary to speak
Medical conferences, patient-safety events, awareness campaigns. Lived experience, evidence-led, unforgettable.
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