News & Stories
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Cathy T's story
Cathy was on her way back home to Cambodia when she became ill. She was given just a 20% chance of survival but great treatment and wider community support helped her pull through. It has however been a life-changing experience for the 58-year-old, prompting a move back to the UK and a new life in Whitland, West Wales as she continues her recovery. Husband Kevin tells their story
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Emma A's story
Nicki's daughter Emma was 5 months old when she contracted viral meningitis. It was Emma's unusual and 'whiney' cry which first alerted Nicki that something was wrong
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Victoria D's story
Thirty-year-old flight attendant Victoria, from Ilchester in Somerset, was struck down with viral meningitis last September. She is on the road to recovery but eight months on has not been able to return to her work as an air hostess. She recounts her experience here
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Bonnie T's story
Eleven-day-old Bonnie had a temperature, was lethargic and floppy, not eating and screamed when touched. But it was only weeks later during what she thought was a routine check-up that Donna, from Barrhead in Glasgow, discovered her daughter had contracted viral meningitis. She tells their story here
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Thomas D's story
Janine’s young son Thomas was running a high temperature and had a runny nappy. At first she just put it down to teething but consulting our signs and symptoms app persuaded her that something more serious was wrong. Janine, from Corby in Northamptonshire, tells their story here
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Rafe's story
Stephanie’s son Rafe entered the world early, already fighting a severe bacterial infection. He spent months in hospital but has proved himself a fighter and is amazing doctors by hitting all his milestones. Proud mum Stephanie, from High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire, tells their story here
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Laura M's story
First year university student Laura had been clubbing and thought she was suffering from nothing worse than a hangover. Thanks to speedy treatment and the support of family and friends she has made a good recovery, but is still struggling to return to normal life. She tells her story here
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Hannah W’s story
In 2004 Hannah from Selby, North Yorkshire started to feel unwell whilst on a school trip. She was 15 and her symptoms started with a headache
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Ruby O's story
Bethany’s 14-week-old daughter Ruby had been ill for a few days but doctors thought it was just a viral infection. It was only when tests were carried out in hospital that the real cause of her illness was diagnosed. Fortunately, Ruby has gone on to make a good recovery. Bethany, from Hyde in Cheshire, recounts their experience here
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Anne D's story
Thirty-nine-year-old Anne, from Southport in Merseyside, became ill in January 2016 with headache, vomiting and sensitivity to light. A lumbar puncture confirmed meningitis and, for a while, her family thought they were going to lose her. She felt so too. A year later she is just returning to work. She tells her story here
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Noah and Katy's story
On 14 Jan 2016 Noah had an upset tummy. He was very sleepy but mum Katy had no reason to think it was anything but a normal childhood bug
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Isaac’s story
Seventeen-month-old Isacc was lethargic with a very high temperature so his mum, Charli Napier, of Rochester, sought medical help