News & Stories
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Stories
Amie W’s story
Amie was two and a half when she was rushed to hospital and diagnosed with bacterial meningitis. Now an adult, Amie has been fundraising and helping to spread awareness of meningitis by taking part in January’s 8,000 steps a day challenge.
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Stories
Kim D’s story
In October, 36 year old mum, Kim from Reading had a headache that wouldn’t shift and developed a temperature and sickness. A lumbar puncture confirmed viral meningitis. Now, over three months later, she’s still a long way from being back to normal and recovery is proving a long and slow process, as she tells us here.
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News
Thank you Turtle Tots!
A huge thank you to Turtle Tots, whose 2023 Splash Now campaign raised over £10,000 to help support people impacted by meningitis.
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News
Immunisation Survey 2023: Responses of Young People and Parents
The latest immunisation survey from UKHSA which explores the attitudes of young people and their parents to vaccinations, has been published.
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Stories
Steven H's story
The shock of watching her young son Steven die quickly from pneumococcal meningitis prompted Melanie to write a book about her experience and the course of the disease.
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Support
Rebuilding Futures Fund - lighting the road ahead
As part of our pledge on World Meningitis Day 2023 to light the road ahead for people with an experience of meningitis, we continue to provide support via our Rebuilding Futures Fund.
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Events
It’s time to celebrate our youth work
On 7th March we will host an online conference to highlight the successes of Believe & Achieve, our programme for young people.
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Stories
David H's story
David, from Oxfordshire, shares his experience of meningitis at the age of 67.
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News
Be in it to win it – our new weekly lottery!
We’ve launched a brand-new weekly lottery to give our supporters the chance to win a top prize of £25,000 whilst raising vital funds for our work.
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Stories
Amelia P's story
Amelia, from Kingston upon Thames, was 13 when she contracted meningitis. Even whilst battling after-effects she was determined to get back to playing sport. Now she is a lacrosse champion.
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News
A message from Dr Tom Nutt, CEO: 2023 - A year in review
What a busy and productive year it has been for Meningitis Now! I am genuinely amazed by what has happened in 2023.
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News
Moving and uplifting concerts in Gloucester and London
A huge thank you to all of you who came along to our two Christmas concerts this year