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.
Welcome
A message from Gary
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 free pocket guide for survivors and caregivers. Recognise the SEPSIS warning signs, track recovery, support carers. Live now — on any phone.
Open the app →Book Gary to speak
Medical conferences, patient-safety events, awareness campaigns. Lived experience, evidence-led, unforgettable.
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