News stories

Thankfully, there is a very real sense now that we have returned to ‘normality’ at Meningitis Now, whilst recognising there are still real challenges ahead of us

Our Family Days are a great way for those affected by this devastating disease to join together, share their experiences and most importantly, have fun.

Our Lake District Challenge takes on the eight peaks in the national park that rise above 3,000 feet, including Scafell Pike, the highest mountain in England

Jonathan was left paralised following meningitis in 2007, and has just written and produced a song and accompanying video; 'Six Months' which describes his feelings at that time

Our Believe & Achieve programme is for 11 to 25-year-olds who have been impacted by meningitis, directly or indirectly, and aims to support you to reach your goals. Why not join us for one of our upcoming online events

Kaylie shares her life story since being rushed to hospital at the age of 7 in 1999 with meningitis.

Group A Streptococcus (GAS) is the name given to a type of bacteria commonly found on the skin and in the back of the nose and throat. The bacteria are spread from person to person through sneezing, kissing and skin contact.

The best part of the story is that Michael has donated the proceeds from book sales to us towards our lifesaving and life-changing work

Team Alexis Rose has already raised £200,000 to fight meningitis and has no plans to stop anytime soon

We’re delighted to have been able to meet up with so many of you at these over the last couple of weeks and we’d like to say a huge thank you to everyone who came along to our Christmas Concerts

9-year-old Cormac has decided its his turn to give something back and help others affected by meningitis

We’ve published our latest annual report for the year ending March 2022

Get your hands on a Manchester United signed shirt (signed by many of the 2022/23 squad including Cristiano Ronaldo) and support Meningitis Now

Recently, Turtle Tots have raised an amazing £36,000 for our lifesaving and life-changing activities.

Two students with family experiences of meningitis, have successfully presented to the whole school assembly of around 900 people to have Meningitis Now selected as Charity of the Year

Jade is set to become the youngest ever athlete to compete in the World Para Surf Championships in California next month. She lost her limbs aged just 2 after contracting meningococcal septicaemia

Community Ambassador Anne Cadden and her friend Cathy Murphy recently organised a fundraising evening to mark what would have been their children’s 40th birthdays, raising a fabulous £6,015.29

Jasmine Ambrose-Brown, from south London, will be braving the shave to mark 10 years since she recovered from meningococcal septicaemia and menW

A new digital campaign, launched by Meningitis Now, Meningitis Research Foundation, A Life for A Cure, the NHS, the UK Health Security Agency and GlaxoSmithKline has been launched

At the end of March 2023, Steve Dayman will leave Meningitis Now at the culmination of Spencer’s Legacy: nobody left behind