News stories

Scarlett, team member of the UEA Hockey Club, has set herself a personal challenge throughout August to help raise funds after losing a teammate to meningitis

Abbie Williams shares her deeply personal account of coping with grief and bereavement, to mark the anniversary of the loss of brother Alex

Many of the national events may have been cancelled or postponed - but here are some of our favourite virtual versions

We are facing our biggest ever challenge. Will you stand with us?

Our Lockdown Memories drawing competition launches today; share your positive experiences of lockdown to be in with a chance of winning a prize

Back in June, we surveyed a number of people in the UK who have been affected by meningitis to see how the coronavirus pandemic was affecting them. Here's what we found

Meningitis Now are concerned about findings in a new report that shows failings in the healthcare system designed to protect mothers and unborn babies from Group B strep

As bacterial meningitis survivor James begins preparations to take on the Mongol Rally next year, he hopes that his fundraising total will be even higher than his mileage!

Kate French is about to take on a 50km bike ride with her sons in memory of her son Declan, who sadly passed away from pneumococcal meningitis.

With face coverings becoming more commonplace, find out more about why they are advised and the guidance in place

We are disappointed to confirm that we've taken the difficult decision to cancel this year's Five Valleys Walk on 27 September due to the coronavirus pandemic; read more here

Gamer Liam took on the ultimate challenge to fundraise during lockdown - a full play-through of the first Harry Potter game on PS1

Research published by GSK has suggested that thousands of babies and young children could be missing lifesaving vaccines during the coronavirus pandemic

Johnny has recently been inspired to celebrate his 40th birthday with a very special fundraising and awareness day for Meningitis Now

We are asking our MP contacts to support a proposal that will allow charities to continue their significant contribution to medical research and innovation

Launching on Monday 29 June, Meningitis Now's COVID-19 Young Futures Fund will provide financial support for children and young people affected by meningitis

After her husband contracted meningitis for the second time in January, Sylvia has decided to use her annual group tour to raise funds for Meningitis Now - and she'd love you to join her!

Sibling superstars Brad and Bryony didn't want to let lockdown get in the way of their fundraising efforts - so ran and cycled a whole marathon!

Did you know your unwanted possessions can help us save lives? You can now donate a percentage of your eBay sales to Meningitis Now

Freya, one of our inspirational B&A Peer Mentors, has been keeping her creativity flowing during the lockdown to raise money for us