News stories

Believe & Achiever Erin shares her own insight and experience of her first year of uni, having lived with after-effects of meningitis since the age of 8

A celebratory reception marked the end of a gruelling 100-mile fundraising challenge, set up by our good friends at The Worshipful Company of Butchers

We're delighted to announce that we've reinstated funding for a major research project into developing an improved vaccine against pneumococcal meningitis

The largest study of adult patients with meningitis in the UK has demonstrated that clinical care for patients is not in line with current evidence-based national guidelines

After being struck down with meningitis in April 2020, Lel has found dancing to be a fantastic way of managing her after-effects

Northern Ireland volunteer Barry, who has fought back from meningitis twice, has just become a Community Ambassador - and we're absolutely delighted!

Jo - who contracted meningitis and septicaemia in 2014 - joins our team of CAs around the country to help raise vital awareness and support others affected by the disease

Our new survey focuses on the recovery and outcomes of UK adults aged 16 and over who have been hospitalised in the last five years with viral or bacterial meningitis

The film adaptation of Give Them Wings, the autobiography of meningitis survivor Paul Hodgson, launches in the West End and Paul's home town of Darlington this weekend

A team of teachers from North Yorkshire, who were amongst 87 other teams racing in the Knaresborough Bed Race, have raised over £1,000 for Meningitis Now in memory of friend and colleague Sarah

Spoiler alert - but EastEnders has a terrifying health scare lined up early next week for Chelsea Fox's baby Jordan, serving as an important reminder to stay alert to the signs and symptoms of meningitis

Kick off your Christmas celebrations early this year, with a tour of Germany and its Christmas markets - organised by supporter Sylvia, whose husband Len has had meningitis twice

A huge thank you to Amy, Neve, Emma and Ellie-Mae, who chose Meningitis Now as their charity of choice for a presentation about a social issue in the local community and Fife region

The UK Health Security Agency's figures for the period of October - December 2021 show a worrying rise in the number of cases of meningococcal disease

Our founder Steve Dayman was fourth to cross flaming hot coals at a firewalk fundraiser in Durham, held in memory of supporters Jo and Steve's daughter Primrose

After two years of disruption, we're delighted to announce that tickets are now on sale for the Five Valleys Walk, on Sunday 25 September!

Today marks the start of Volunteers' Week, providing the perfect opportunity to thank our network of volunteers for their tireless awareness-raising and supportive work

Originally from Somalia, Faduma has always loved fashion. But since meningitis left her paralysed, she now works with aspiring designers to create fashionable clothing specifically for wheelchair users

Former Meningitis Now director Mark Hunt shares his reflections on the inspirational Jacob Gray, following Jacob and Summer's beautiful wedding celebrations

Our Community Ambassador Alison shares her experience of attending Buckingham Palace's Garden Party, in recognition of the incredible work she does for Meningitis Now