Petition · Department of Health and Social Care

Require NHS hospitals to provide discharge support for sepsis survivors

Open for signatures 152 signatures

What the petition asks

We want the Government to require NHS hospitals to provide mandatory, standardised discharge support for patients recovering from sepsis, including written information, follow-up guidance, red flags for post-sepsis syndrome and access to rehabilitation and mental health support services.
Many people discharged after sepsis leave hospital without clear information about recovery, possible long-term complications or where to seek help for ongoing physical weakness, fatigue, trauma, anxiety, cognitive difficulties and other symptoms that can last months or years. We believe every sepsis survivor should receive a discharge information pack containing information about Post-Sepsis Syndrome, recovery guidance, signposting to charities, peer support and complementary support services.

Timeline

25 Jun 2026 Petition opened for signatures

Key facts

Signatures 152
Status Open for signatures
Department Department of Health and Social Care
Opened 25 Jun 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.