News & Stories
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Linsay's story
Linsay Robertson, a 43 year old mum from Edinburgh, contracted meningitis last year
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Aimee R’s story
Aimee’s mum Angel, from Exeter in Devon, assumed her 2-year-old had caught the norovirus bug that was going around. But when she changed her nappy she found purple blood spots and knew it was something more serious. She tells their story here
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Demi A's story
Rhiannon’s baby daughter Demi had a high temperature and seemed lethargic shortly after her birth in June 2012. Doctors though seemed to think that it was the mother who was ill. In fact, Demi had contracted streptococcal meningitis, which has left her with lifelong after-effects. Rhiannon, from Haverfordwest in Pembrokeshire tells their story here
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Aria's Story
6 week old Aria had been under the weather for a few days and then her temperature peaked at 39.5.
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Ethan S’s story
Baby Ethan has had a difficult first few months of life after contracting meningitis very soon after birth. He needs daily treatment and has a very low immune system. But, mum Emma, from Burton Latimer in Northamptonshire, feels lucky to have him with her. She tells their story here
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Autumn's story
Autumn was diagnosed with meningococcal septicaemia last November, she was just 16 months old.
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Thomas N's story
The memory of her 16 year old son fighting for his life in a hospital bed still haunts Jayne. But what she didn’t know then was that 12 months later Thomas would still be in torment and she would know nothing about it
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Cadey J’s story
Cadey, from Blackpool in Lancashire, was training as a student nurse when she contracted viral meningitis in April. The 27-year-old’s symptoms included a severe headache, vomiting, neck pain, aching, loss of appetite and exhaustion, but with help and support from family and friends she’s learning to manage. She tells her story here
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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