Explore More Magazine Summer 2019

TRAVEL IT’S ALL ABOUT

TRAVEL IT’S ALL ABOUT LAYERING SHAWL, £30, BARBOUR It can get chilly and windy up on deck so layer up with a warm and cosy shawl. ALL HANDS ON DECK HAND CREAM, £18, CLARINS This nourishing yet light hand cream is perfect for moisturising hands. LIGHTWEIGHT RUCKSACKS, FROM DEBENHAMS Packing ESSENTIALS Inspired by his river cruise, Marcus Adams shares his best travel buys GO WIRELESS PORTABLE BLUETOOTH SPEAKER, £99, UE The UE Boom 3 is one of the best portable Bluetooth speakers, boasting 15 hours of battery time. RAIN RAIN GO AWAY LIGHTWEIGHT JACKET, £200, NORTH FACE The weather can be unpredictable in Europe, so make sure you pack a reliable, rain-proof jacket. CAPTURING MEMORIES CAMERA, £699, SONY The Sony A6300 has everything you need, from interchangeable lenses, to high definition filming and wireless connectivity. THESE SHOES ARE MADE FOR WALKING BERTIE LEATHER TRAINERS, £85, DUNE These useful everyday shoes are perfect for a day of exploring, or equally walking to the pub after. CARRY-ON CRUISING CABIN BAG, £225, AWAY This perfect and very light carry-on will fit in almost any overhead locker. It even has a lifetime guarantee. 40 VIKINGCRUISES.CO.UK | SUMMER 2019

CHARITY Charity MISSION The UK Sepsis Trust is one of the new charities we’ve partnered with this year as we strive to help raise awareness of the life-threatening condition Left: Layla Astley fundraising for The UK Sepsis Trust at an event Dedicated to putting a stop to preventable deaths from the condition as well as improving outcomes for survivors, the UK Sepsis Trust is a charity Viking is proud to support. This year, we will accompany the Trust in its quest to help increase awareness of sepsis and, in turn, save thousands of lives through earlier identification and treatment of the condition. The UK Sepsis Trust says: “We’re so excited to be embarking on this journey of awareness and safeguarding with Viking by educating their staff and customers about this ‘killer condition’.” WHAT IS SEPSIS? Sepsis, also known as blood poisoning, is the body’s overreaction to an infection or injury. Normally our immune system fights infection, but sometimes, for reasons we don’t yet know, it attacks our own organs. If not treated immediately, sepsis can rapidly lead to organ failure and death. Yet with early diagnosis, it can be treated with antibiotics. The numbers are staggering: every year in the UK, 250,000 people are affected by sepsis, with 52,000 people dying from the condition and 60,000 suffering permanent and life-changing after-effects. This means sepsis kills more people than bowel, breast and prostate cancer and road accidents combined. But despite these shocking statistics, knowledge of the condition remains far too low. WHO IS AT RISK? Sepsis is an indiscriminate killer. It claims young and old lives alike, and even affects those who were previously fit and healthy. However, some groups are more at risk of developing sepsis, including the very young, the very old, those more prone to infection and those who are pregnant. WHAT ARE THE SIGNS? Seek medical help urgently if you or another adult develop any of these signs: • Slurred speech or confusion • Extreme shivering or muscle pain • Passing no urine (in a day) • Severe breathlessness • It feels like you’re going to die • Skin mottled or discoloured WHAT IS THE UK SEPSIS TRUST? Dr Ron Daniels BEM founded the charity in 2012 after seeing too many people die needlessly from sepsis in his role as an NHS consultant. The Trust has a clear mission to save lives and improve outcomes for survivors of sepsis by instigating political change, educating healthcare professionals, raising public awareness and providing support for those affected. By realising these goals, the Trust could save 14,000 lives a year. It would also result in 400,000 fewer days in hospital for sepsis patients every year and, ultimately, transform the way the condition is handled in the UK. Viking has already started fundraising for the Trust (see page 6) and will be hosting other initiatives throughout 2019. Look out for ways in which you can get involved over the upcoming months. sepsistrust.org SUMMER 2019 | VIKINGCRUISES.CO.UK 41