Overview
Our Sepsis Team at Dartford & Gravesham NHS Trust helps keep patients safe by teaching our doctors, nurses and other clinical staff how to spot the signs of sepsis and what to do if it is suspected or confirmed.
We regularly check how well the hospital is screening for sepsis, how quickly antibiotics are given when needed, and whether the right steps – known as the Sepsis Six – are completed. This helps us improve care and make sure patients get the best treatment as quickly as possible.
What can patients expect?
We work hard to raise awareness of sepsis in our local community. For example, we take part in World Sepsis Day, with fun activities and prizes to help staff, patients and families learn more about sepsis and how to spot it early.
If you have any feedback about your experience of sepsis care at our hospitals, we’d love to hear from you.
Useful Links & Information
Where
John Lewis & Partners community room, Bluewater Parkway, Greenhithe, Kent, DA9 9SA
(the room is wheelchair accessible, use the customer lift if needed to give access to Floor 2)
When
Monday 9 November 2026
Drop in anytime between 10:30am – 2:00pm
For sepsis survivors, families and anyone affected by sepsis.
The Sepsis & Deteriorating Patient Team at Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust (DVH) are hosting a relaxed, informal drop‑in session for people who have experienced sepsis.
Thanks to the kind support of John Lewis, Bluewater, we’ll be meeting in their Community Room.
What to Expect
- A warm welcome, a drink, and time to chat
- Refreshments (provided by Kwik Fit Gravesend)
- Practical information and advice about recovery after sepsis
- Emotional support and shared understanding
- The chance to learn from others with lived experience
- Friendly guidance from the DVH Sepsis & Deteriorating Patient Team
Come as you are, stay as long as you need.
Please, click here to read our handy 'Could it be sepsis?' easy read poster.