News & Stories
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Stories
Lewis W's story
17-year-old Lewis sadly died very suddenly having contracted MenB in May
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News
Meningitis Now welcomes JCVI support for teenage MenB vaccination
The UK’s leading meningitis charity Meningitis Now is welcoming the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation’s (JCVI) recommendation for a routine MenB vaccination booster programme for 15-year-olds, and support for a catch-up programme for older teenagers.
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MenB vaccine for students & young people
During summer 2026, a million eligible young people across the UK can access a free, life-saving MenB vaccine
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Fundraising
Ridgeway run in memory of Charlotte
Aimee ran England's oldest road in memory of special little girl
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Stories
Mandy D's story
Mandy, 49, contracted bacterial meningitis but that wasn't the only health scare she had
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Stories
Haisleigh F’s story
Haisleigh was just one when she fell ill with meningococcal septicaemia in June 2025
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Fundraising
Outbreak response powered by donations
During the recent meningitis outbreaks, we were able to respond to hundreds of enquiries thanks to supporter donations
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Stories
Kirsty R's story
Teaching assistant Kirsty had a tummy bug and a headache that got worse and eventually became unbearable
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Stories
Jacob’s story – the baby who fought twice
Sharon’s baby son Jacob fell ill with meningitis twice in 1997
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News
Meningitis Now welcomes MenB vaccination programme for young people
The UK’s leading meningitis charity Meningitis Now is welcoming an announcement by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) of a new vaccination programme for 18-year-olds and young adults as a major step forward in the fight to help protect people from the disease.
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News
Tom's London Marathon
Corporate supporter, Tom, battles 26 miles of pain for Meningitis Now
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News
Trustee Stephen just keeps swimming
Trustee Stephen has profound reasons for being involved with Meningitis Now for the last 15 years