Life for the Friedli family changed dramatically in 2007 when dad, Andy, contracted viral meningitis. The pain and trauma was felt by the whole family – especially daughter Nicola, three, who was frightened her daddy may die
Andy struggled to come to terms with his after-effects, including lack of concentration, memory and hearing problems – he didn’t even realise he had a daughter.
Nicola has had art therapy to help her work through her emotions, Andy had had a financial grant for his hearing aids and the family have also benefitted from our counselling service.
Andy’s wife Rachel is so grateful for our help that she is now a Community Volunteer Co-ordinator for Bedfordshire and the surrounding counties to help raise our profile and awareness.
