Signs and symptoms videos
What is meningitis? What are the main signs and symptoms? Find out in these short videos
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Spencer's story
I held Spencer in my arms. The devastation and emptiness is something I can never forget
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Finn's story
Parents of Finn, Alec and Victoria have entered the Mountain Warehouse Charity Challenge, with a prize of £10,000 for their chosen charity, read more here
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Matt B's story
Matt was put in an induced coma and was in critical care for five days. Needless to say, these were the worst days of my life. We were due to get married in six months
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Eva's story
We had to make the heartbreaking decision to let Eva go to sleep forever, and she did so in our arms
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Ways we can help you
Meningitis can leave you bereaved or needing specialist support. We are here.
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Latest news
Read our latest news stories
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Liverpool research appeal
Your gift will help us award research grants to some of the country’s top scientists, experts in the field of meningitis
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Gloucester Christmas Carol Concert 2016
Join us for a very special Winter Wonderland themed Christmas celebration concert in Gloucester Cathedral
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Give children a voice
Give children a voice in the ongoing campaign to get them protected. Add your name in support, and add your child’s name to our open letter to Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt
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Fight for now
Visit our microsite aimed specifically at 16-25 year olds
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Thirty Incredible years and still fighting hard
We won’t rest until ALL strains of meningitis are preventable, and ALL families affected have access to relevant free support.
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Featured events
Find links to our current featured events
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Meningitis vaccines
There is no vaccine to protect against all types of meningitis, so remaining vigilant is vital, read the latest information here
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Ways you can volunteer
Our amazing volunteers mean we can reach our goals. Wherever you are in the UK, you can help us
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Current research projects
We are proud to be funding multiple research projects across the UK
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Download our mobile app
Our free apps for smart phones are like mini versions of our website
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Meningitis Now Forum
Share your meningitis experiences with like minded people and ask questions about the disease
We are reliant on people like you helping us to raise the £4 million we need to support people facing meningitis every year
We are reliant on people like you helping us to raise the £4 million we need to support people facing meningitis every year