News stories

The Before Arrival at Hospital (BeArH) project explored factors affecting the timing of admission to hospital for children with a serious infectious illness such as meningitis

There are still a few places available for our next Forever Weekend in November, for any adults who have lost someone to meningitis

Brain Fever, a new book by Professor Richard Moxon, is the engaging story of how chance, opportunity and passion drew him into researching the bacteria responsible for the deadly disease

After 6 great years with the charity and 35 years of PR practice, our Director of Comms, Mark Hunt, has decided to take early retirement

We are delighted to award Aimee with the outstanding funding for a bespoke Tomcat trike, to help her enjoy cycling and exploring again

Up to 75 children a year living with the effects of meningitis will be given essential equipment, access to therapy and help with travel and other costs, thanks to a grant of £45,000 from Gloucestershire Freemasons

Surrey-based musical duo, Amy and Chris, recently hosted a day-long fundraising event for us to coincide with the release of their new single, 'Willow Tree'

Team Alexis Rose is marking its tenth year of fundraising challenges, held in memory of Alexis Rose, with a virtual John O'Groats to Lands End challenge

A laptop, funded by our Rebuilding Futures Fund, is giving Mattia the best chance of succeeding with his important school work, after he was left with multiple after-effects from MenB

Former Love Island contestant Tyne-Lexy and her mum, Tracee, recently presented our founder Steve Dayman with £500 from the profits of their monthly charity raffles

The televised appeal, broadcast in April and featuring three families who have been affected by meningitis, raised a total of £21,629 for Meningitis Now

July is Group B Strep Awareness Month, highlighting the importance of awareness and education of, and research into, the disease

Today, on what would have been her 60th birthday, we're remembering our first Royal Patron Diana, Princess of Wales, and the impact that she had on those who met her

We're taking the Five Valleys Walk to a virtual level again for 2021 with the Fabulous Virtual Walk, and we'd love you to join us around the UK!

Through our Rebuilding Futures Fund, we have helped Michelle improve her self-confidence, pride, motivation and self-worth after meningococcal meningitis left her with severe after-effects

Kevin, who was left visually impaired after contracting viral meningitis as a child, has been selected from hundreds as an unsung legend keeping grassroots sport alive

Damian takes on an extreme running challenge to raise funds for Meningitis Now in the ongoing fight against meningitis

Emma didn't want to let a challenge like the Yorkshire Three Peaks stand in her way, after meningitis left her with life-long after-effects including vascular disease and an acquired brain injury

Friends and family of Sam Virgo (pictured here in 2019) haven't let the pandemic get in the way of their annual 10-mile walk in his memory, raising over £170,000 to date for Meningitis Now

One of our #TeamTangerine runners who will be lining up on Sunday 12 September is super supporter Anders - who will be taking on his 20th Great North Run!