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Stories of hope: Meningitis Now at 40

Join us at our 40th anniversary photography exhibition, as we tell 40 stories of hope – and look ahead to a future where nobody in the UK dies of meningitis, and everyone affected gets the support they need to rebuild their lives.

A collage of three images: Left, a person in a blue coat stands confidently in front of colourful panels. Centre, a family in sports attire stand in a room with a framed jersey. Right, a person in a pink shirt stands proudly in a pink room.

Every member of the Meningitis Now family has a story to tell. Over the past 40 years, we have heard countless stories of lives lost and lives changed forever by meningitis. Stories of grief and of sadness. But also stories of determination, of resilience, of beating the odds. Above all, they are stories of hope.

Join us in our 40th year as we tell 40 stories of hope – through a unique photography exhibition featuring portraits of 40 people from Meningitis Now's past and present.

Each story represents a unique perspective – from survivors who have overcome the challenges of meningitis, to families and supporters who have shown incredible strength in the face of loss. We also celebrate the impact made by scientists, doctors, volunteers and others connected to the charity. Working with photographer Carmel King, the exhibition aims to build awareness, inspire action and celebrate the remarkable stories that embody Meningitis Now’s legacy of hope and resilience.

The exhibition will be touring the UK and we hope you will join us at one of the following venues. As well as being open to the public during the day, we have a series of private evening viewings and would be delighted if you could attend. The daytime exhibition in Nailsworth is drop-in and there is no need for a ticket. For all other venues and all private viewings we kindly ask you to RSVP using the form below.

Stroud

Wednesday 8 to Sunday 12 April 2026 (public exhibition, no need to book)

Private viewing: Friday 10 April, 6-8pm

Three Storeys, Old Bristol Rd, Nailsworth, Gloucestershire GL6 0JE

London

Tuesday 26 May 2026, 10am or 2pm

Private viewing: Tuesday 26 May, 6-8:30pm

Irwin Mitchell, The Northcliffe, 28 Tudor St, Temple, London EC4Y 0AY

Manchester

Tuesday 9 June, 10am or 2pm

Private viewing: Tuesday 9 June, 6-8:30pm

Irwin Mitchell, One St Peter's Square, Manchester M2 3AF

Cardiff

Wednesday 29 July, 10am or 2pm

Private viewing: Wednesday 29 July, 6-8:30pm

Cardiff University, King Edward VII Avenue, Cardiff, CF10 3NB

Edinburgh

Tuesday 6 October

Private viewing: Tuesday 6 October, 6-8:30pm

Edinburgh Printmakers, Castle Mills, 1 Dundee Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9FP

A huge thank you to Irwin Mitchell and GSK, whose support has made this exhibition possible.

Complete the form below to join us at 'Stories of hope: Meningitis Now at 40'