News & Stories
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Stories
Paul G's Story
Paul, from Swindon, lost his daughter Izzy to meningitis in 2016. Since then he has been an advocate for raising awareness through taking part in fundraising challenges. He is currently preparing to walk 100km in one go as part of the Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge on the 22nd of June. He shares his story here.
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Donna G's Story
Donna, from Kings Heath in Birmingham, fell ill with meningitis aged of 2 in 1974. She suffered vomiting, diarrhoea, convulsions, fits and loss of balance and today feels that she has lost 40 years of her life, as she tells us here.
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Thank you to our amazing corporate partners!
Thank you to our amazing corporate partners whose support helps us save lives and rebuild futures.
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Hayley R’s story
Hayley is a mother from Gloucestershire who contracted viral meningitis last year and is still recovering from the after-effects. She and her family are keen to raise awareness and fundraise and in September her husband and daughters raised almost £1000 in completing the Five Valleys Walk. Hayley shares her experience here.
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Hajj and Umrah Q&A
You may have spotted stories in the media recently about an increased risk of meningitis for people attending Hajj and Umrah in Saudi Arabia, and the health warnings they need to be aware of as they return to the UK.
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A manifesto for meningitis
With a General Election announced for 4 July 2024, Meningitis Now’s CEO, Dr Tom Nutt, discusses what the charity would like to see from a new government.
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Barbara K's Story
Viral meningitis has been a life-changing experience for Barbara, who fell ill aged 49 with intense sinus pain, stiff neck, back pain, intolerance to light and vomiting in May 2017. Fortunately, she found the time to concentrate on recovery and finding her new normal. Barbara, from the Scottish Borders, recounts her experience here.
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Harry & Ben's Story
Ben Williams is one of our Business Ambassadors and CEO of John F Hunt Regeneration. He lost his son, Harry, to pneumococcal meningitis on 22 February 2015 – just a few months short of his ninth birthday.
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Anne F's Story
Anne was a fit and healthy 61-year-old and has little recollection of falling ill with pneumococcal meningitis. She is forever grateful for the fast action of her ex-husband and son, which she credits with undoubtedly saving her life. She continues to live with the after-effects of her illness though. Anne, from Edinburgh, shares her story here.
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Annette T's Story
Annette fell ill in 2018 with headaches and photophobia. Her condition worsened to include altered taste and appetite, vomiting, confusion, erratic behaviour and foul language. The 58-year-old from Woodingdean in East Sussex was eventually diagnosed with viral meningoencephalitis, which has had a life-altering impact on her and her family, as she tells us here.
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Meningitis and Mental Health - Mental Health Awareness Week
Mental Health Awareness Week (13 – 19 May) aims to tackle stigma and help people understand how to look after their mental health. Recovering and dealing with trauma after a meningitis experience can have a huge impact on mental health.
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Meet Ellie and Paul, our new Community Support Officers
Say hello to Ellie and Paul, our two new Community Support Officers who have just joined and strengthened our team, extending our reach and enabling us to offer an even better service to everyone fighting back from meningitis around the UK.