Sepsis survival and advocacy: ‘Bionic’ former MP Craig Mackinlay on adapting to life with disability and driving for change

In episode 14 of Sepsis Voices with Dr Ron, UKST’s Founder & Chief Medical Officer Ron Daniels is joined by former Member of Parliament Craig Mackinlay, for an episode released during Sepsis Awareness Month.

Craig’s story is one of immense resilience. After surviving sepsis, he underwent quadruple amputation and has since turned his experience into advocacy for better sepsis care. Recently appointed to the House of Lords, Craig is now using his platform to push for crucial changes in healthcare that could save lives and improve outcomes for sepsis survivors.

The episode covers:

• Craig’s personal experience with sepsis and the challenges of adapting to life with limb loss
• Post Sepsis Syndrome (PSS) and how it affects survivors, including physical, cognitive, and psychological aftereffects
• Craig’s decision to step down from his role as MP and his journey back to work after surviving sepsis
• How Craig’s new position in the House of Lords allows him to advocate for sepsis awareness and improved care – including better access to prostheses
• Socioeconomic disparities in sepsis outcomes and what needs to be done to address them
• UKST’s three key asks of the government during Sepsis Awareness Month: measuring sepsis care performance, integrating rapid diagnostics, and raising public awareness of sepsis symptoms and support services

Tune in for an inspiring conversation and insights that shed light on the realities of life after sepsis and the urgent need for change.

You can learn more about sepsis and UK Sepsis Trust’s ‘Step Up’ campaign by visiting sepsistrust.org