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Children, staff and local families from Busy Bees nurseries across the UK will be coming together during National Parks Week (Monday 24 July – Sunday 30 July) to support Meningitis Now

A huge well done to two special fundraisers who have just completed a daunting River Severn challenge on behalf of Meningitis Now

A fantastic time was had by all at Ryan’s Hockey Tournament – the annual tournament, in memory of 16-year-old Ryan Bresnahan who died from meningitis in 2010

Submit the highest bid to be in with a chance of winning Lisa's signed 'I'm A Celebrity' star and support Meningitis Now

A huge thank you to everyone who pitched in at the recent Rebmark fundraising charity golf day

Tyler Garwood from Newcastle lost his fight against meningitis in 2016. His friends won't let him be forgotten though, and continue to pay tribute to the 14 year old, 'one of a kind'

15 year old Freya has been at head office for work experience this week. Here she tells us about what she's been up to.

We are receiving a number of enquiries from concerned students who are having difficulty getting the Men ACWY vaccine from their GP surgery, read our advice on what to do next

Kind-hearted lawyers at a Glasgow practice have been fighting back against the devastation of meningitis

A group of parents who lost their teenage children to meningitis are joining forces to encourage other parents to get their children vaccinated

Congratulations to Meningitis Now founder Steve Dayman who has recently completed his 34th and final long-distance fundraising walk

This year is the 30th anniversary of the popular Five Valleys Walk! Join us for a great day out in the beautiful Cotswold countryside and raise money for Meningitis Now.

Congratulations to Meningitis Now supporter Frank Synek, who has completed his epic trek from Land’s End to John O’Groats

Meningitis Now, a leading UK charity, has welcomed Dr Tom Nutt as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Meningitis Now supporter Sally Gillespie, 38, of Up Hatherley, has been inspired to take on a Tough Mudder

Meningitis Now are set to extend life-changing work with young people, thanks to funding from the National Lottery

We’d like to invite our supporters to catch up with their family, friends, colleagues and neighbours over a cuppa and a slice of cake this summer and help raise money to make sure no one has to face the devastation of meningitis alone

After contracting meningitis as a baby and surviving, Alex Underwood is now helping others to fight the disease after taking on one tough challenge!

Mum blogger Katy, who blogs about epilepsy amongst other subjects, lost her young son Charlie to meningitis in 2010

1-7 June 2017 is Volunteers' Week. Here we say a special thank you to the hundreds of people who selflessly volunteer for Meningitis Now

If you’re in the Bolton area and fancy stretching your legs why not join in a sponsored horse ride and walk around Radcliffe to help fight back against the devastation of meningitis

We’re pleased to see that a new vaccine to combat meningococcal group B disease has moved a step closer to being introduced

As part of the appeal we’ve also set up a Friendship Wall, where you can add a message and show your support to people still suffering because of meningitis

B&Q staff from Stroud turned into superheroes to help raise money and fight meningitis

Steve has been involved with the meningitis movement for over 34 years, since losing his 14-month-old son Spencer in 1982 to meningococcal meningitis

Law graduate Charles Hannaford is currently cycling around the world to raise money for Meningitis Now!

Oliver’s mum Karen takes us through the 10 years since her baby son Oliver became ill with meningitis

14 years ago Rachael lost a good friend to meningitis. Over the last year she has completed 16 difficult challenges to raise money for Meningitis Now, in honour of her friend, Gaz

At a loose end this August bank holiday? Why not get together with your friends and take part in the first ever 'Cider Circuit'!

Get on board the Tangerine Train for May Mayhem, and raise money for Meningitis Now!

It's been a year since 16 year old Izzy Gentry died from meningitis. Here, her dad Paul, bravely tells the story of what happened to his beautiful daughter, and describes the pain that will never go away.

Four generations of a Wigan family have turned their personal sadness into a positive by helping to fight back against meningitis

The Edward Dee Forever Fund has been selected as one of five charity partners for this year's Lytham Festival.

An intrepid adventurer from Devon is stepping out to walk the length of the country in memory of a friend who died from meningitis and to raise funds for Meningitis Now

A grateful university student has taken on a skydive with three friends to say thank you for her recovery from meningitis

Andrea used poetry to help her cope with her meningitis experience. Read her story and poems here!

Would you know how to talk to someone with an Acquired Brain Injury? Unfortunately some people who contract meningitis suffer damage to their brain. Here we learn about the top 6 things you should avoid saying to people living with ABI

Sunday 18 June is father's day, so why not get together with the whole family and enjoy a walk along the golden sands of Morecambe Bay!

Meningitis Now have free services tailored to viral meningitis victims, including complementary therapies

Donna tells her daughter Bonnie’s story as part of our Viral Meningitis Awareness Week – Make Viral Visible

Emma has fought back, refusing to let viral meningitis win and taking on a Tough Mudder charity challenge

Join us for a friendly, fun and fulfilling tournament in Bristol on Sunday 28 May and help knock meningitis into touch

Meningitis Now joined forces with Attleborough Lions Club in Norfolk to help a young woman get her life back on track following the devastation of viral meningitis

Jonathan Davies, 54, from Braintree in Essex has become Meningitis Now's latest Community Ambassador, joining a select group of just 40 Community Ambassadors across the country

Public Health England (PHE) is working closely with Surrey County Council and NHS partners following three confirmed cases of meningitis among students at the University of Surrey.

Meningitis Now are delighted and excited to have been chosen as the nominated charity for this year’s South Gloucestershire Show

Meningitis Now are backing European Immunization Week (EIW), which takes place between 23 and 29 April

This Monday, 24 April, is World Meningitis Day. The day is the initiative of CoMO - the worldwide Confederation of Meningitis Organisations, of which we’re a member

Paul Bayliss, 40, from Sheffield, has taken part tirelessly in runs over the years since he first recovered from meningitis

We’d like to wish everyone taking on the 2017 London Marathon for Meningitis Now

It will be Steve’s 34th and final charity walk. His efforts so far have seen him walk over 12,000 miles and raise over £2 million to fight meningitis

Meningitis Now's fifth annual Viral Meningitis Week seeks to raise awareness to inform the public, health professionals and employers about the true impact of the disease

Throughout the month of May Meningitis Now are asking people to get sponsored to give up something, participate in a challenge or perhaps hold a dress down day, read more

The music festival – which takes its name from the common local East Midlands greeting – has been inspired to support us by the story of Meningitis Now Young Ambassador Charlotte

QVC deliver on workplace support choosing Meningitis Now as charity of the year

Events fundraiser and personal trainer Rachel shares some tips on how to tackle a challenge like 'Tough Mudder' in this, the first of a series of training related blogs

Young Ambassador Ross visited head office to take part in a film to help raise awareness of meningitis. Here he tells us about his day and his role as a Young Ambassador

27 year old Matthew has beaten meningitis twice. Although he was left profoundly deaf he's remained positive and is using his experience to raise money for Meningitis Now

It's been nearly two years since the Meningitis B vaccine was added to the childhood immunisation programme, and recent reports show that uptake remains high

The Stroud branch of RPC-BPI has raised hundreds of pounds for Meningitis Now!

Local solicitors firm WSP choose Meningitis Now as their partner charity!

After contracting meningitis Artist Arthur lost his sight. Instead of giving up a hobby he loved, Arthur continued to paint and is now affectionately known as 'The Blind Artist'

The first issue of Meningitis Now's online-only News magazine for supporters is now in, read it now

Scotland is gearing up once again to host the annual Kiltwalk, where walkers are encouraged to wear their kilts and enjoy a trek through Glasgow, Aberdeen, Dundee or Edinburgh.

Jay contracted meningitis in 2004 when he was 16-months-old. Now, 13 years later he is learning to live with his disabilities caused by the disease.

Take part in the Strawberry Lion 50:50 challenge and enjoy a stroll through the heart of North Somerset whilst raising money for charity!

Gary is taking part in over forty running challenges in the race to beat meningitis

Fundraising in Scotland keeps going from strength to strength

Poetry can be a great way to express yourself and make sense of your feelings. Why not give it a try and share your poems with us

Does the thought of a marathon fill you with dread? If so, why not take part in the No Way Marathon from the comfort of your own sofa!

Take part in a charity golf day to help in the fight against meningitis - or just enjoy relaxing in the spa!

After beating meningitis twice, Mason is enjoying a taste of the showbiz lifestyle, appearing on new ITV show 'Little Big Shots'.

One year ago, as the Men B vaccine debates were taking place, we continued to hear distressing stories where any Government change of heart to introduce the vaccine to all children would come too late

Ey Up Mi Duck is returning to Derbyshire for its second year, and inspired by Young Ambassador Charlotte, they have chosen to support Meningitis Now

Busy Bees announces Meningitis Now as National Charity Partner

So, here we are nearly one year on from when our beautiful daughter Faye died so suddenly from Meningococcal Septicaemia (Men B) on one of the most iconic days, 14th February 2016, Valentine’s Day

To mark the anniversary of the tragic death of Faye Burdett and the outpouring of support which followed, we will be hosting a Facebook Live discussion on Men B

The event takes place at Clydesdale Cricket Club in Beaton Road, Glasgow G41 4LA on Sunday 5 March. Fundraise for Meningitis Now with this unique event.

Running between 20 to 26 February, this is the opportunity for students across the UK to volunteer for Meningitis Now

Meningitis survivor Lauren became double national cycling champion this weekend

Thank you P&A and everyone involved for joining us in our fight against meningitis

Redrow Homes raise vital funds for Meningitis Now when Father Christmas, schoolchildren, a pop choir and a brass band joined forces to entertain the Hartford community just before Christmas

Hospital admits errors which led to one-year-old boy dying from meningitis

Public Health England (PHE) has today released data that shows that nearly 70% of students eligible to get the Meningococcal ACWY (Men ACWY) have not done so

Until now there has been no dedicated funding for children’s sports and activity prostheses, meaning that young people with amputations or congenital limb loss following conditions like meningitis may have been limited to standard prosthetics

Dean who trains with Inverness Caledonian Thistle Under-13s, was back on the pitch three months after major surgery and beating meningitis

As we accelerate in to the Christmas and New Year period, there is no better time to thank everyone who has helped us achieve so much during 2016, our 30th Anniversary year, and what a year it has been!

We’ve teamed up with St Mary’s Old Boys under-11s rugby club in Bristol to help raise awareness of meningitis

Meningitis Now has marked its 30th anniversary with a reception at Buckingham Palace, hosted by our Royal Patron, HRH The Countess of Wessex

Award-winning turkey farmer, Rod Adlington credits his fundraising success to the support of his friends, family and the farming community

Corporate supporter, Boyes Turner LLP raised a fantastic £400 for victims of meningitis, by hosting two Christmas wreath making workshops at their offices in Reading

Meningitis Now has today expressed concerns that parents may refuse to get their children immunised with the meningococcal B vaccine (Men B) following the moving case of baby Bobby Maguire

Martin Roby, from Deal in Kent took on the London South West Tough Mudder in September with partner Kirsty and friends Chris and Vince to raise vital funds for Meningitis Now.

A dedicated team of fundraisers, including our founder’s son Steve, is taking on a virtual London to Paris bike ride to raise money for Meningitis Now

We are extremely grateful to the family of Dylan, who sadly passed away following meningitis aged just 21 months, for their continued support. Their latest fundraiser raised an amazing £17,000, including £10,000 from the auction alone

Cyclist returns having traversed the globe to raise awareness and funds for Meningitis Now

It has been a very busy period at Meningitis Now, culminating today in our reception at Westminster inviting MPs to help us to promote awareness of the Men ACWY vaccine. Read about that and other updates here

Support Meningitis Now this Christmas by buying your Christmas cards from the Caroline Gardner collection, donations to date have already exceeded £100,000

Flu or meningitis, would you know the difference? Meningitis and septicaemia can be fatal make sure you know all the signs and symptoms

Our volunteers up and down the country have been busy engaging students to raise awareness

Hayley from Sunderland beat viral meningitis in 2015, and took part in the Great North Run to help other people affected by the disease.

Two young supporters held an 'energy station' at their home for weary Five Valley's walkers and raised vital funds for Meningitis Now.

Georgina knows more than most the importance of keeping loved one’s in mind. Her eldest son, Luke was just 17 when he became critically ill with meningococcal septicaemia

Lizzie Allen gave birth to her 'miracle girl' after suffering 16 miscarriages, then tragically lost her to meningitis in just 14 hours

Thirty years ago, following an outbreak of meningitis in the towns of Stroud and Stonehouse in Gloucestershire, a group of concerned parents came together to fight back against this disease

HRH The Countess of Wessex, has sent a message of support to coincide with the charity's 30th anniversary.

Huge congratulations to our founder Steve Dayman, who rolled up in Stonehouse today looking as if he’d just popped out to the shops, at the end of his 17-day 344-mile walk from Morpeth, raising funds for meningitis research and support

There has been one confirmed case, and a second suspected case of meningococcal meningitis at St Andrews University.

QVC employee and father of a young meningitis survivor, nominated Meningitis Now as a charity of the year for 2016.

Singer songwriter Ange Hardy lost her teenage brother Steve to meningitis aged just 11. The subsequent breakdown of her family in the wake of her brother’s death was to have a massive impact on Hardy’s young life.

A South West company is on the right road to reaching its target of raising £100,000 to support our work and funding research into a vaccine to eradicate all strains of meningitis.

Corporate supporters Boyes Turner arranged a recent toddle waddle to raise vital funds for people affected by meningitis.

Liverpool father, Kevin Ryan’s son Leighton was struck down by bacterial meningitis and spent over a month in hospital battling the disease in 2013, before making a full recovery.

Teenager Charlene who nearly died from meningitis has shared photos to help raise vital awareness

A student at Northumbria University has tragically died from meningococcal meningitis (group W).

Meningitis Now Royal Patron, The Countess of Wessex, has completed a 450-mile cycle ride from Edinburgh to London

Over 1,600 walkers, and hundreds of dogs, braved the unpredictable weather to enjoy the beautiful Gloucestershire countryside last Sunday (25 September) for Meningitis Now's 2016 Steppes Travel Five Valleys Walk

Corporate partners, Foot Anstey, ran their own relay from Cape Cornwall to Porthcurno to raise funds to support us.

Public Health England findings show the number of Men B cases dropped by 42% amongst under 1s since the introduction of the vaccine.

Men b vaccine - one year on and millions still at risk - what you need to know

meningitis awareness as new school year starts - learn what you need to know

We are working alongside Qutee, a brand new social media platform, to provide a place to discuss all aspects of meningitis - vaccines, research, Men B, personal experiences, students, Men ACWY

Figures released by Public Health England show that just 11.1 per cent of 18-year-olds eligible to get the Men ACWY vaccine between April and July 2016 had taken up the offer.

A research team at Imperial College London believe they could develop a rapid test for meningitis and sepsis in five years.

A young meningitis survivor is getting to grips with her new prosthetic hand, which is making a huge difference to how she feels about herself.

Public Health are urging university students to get free meningitis ACWY vaccine

Congratulations to Will Thompson and his fellow cyclists - Logan Martin, Max Gibson, Mike Thompson and Callum Jarema, their efforts raised a fantastic £3,500 for our ongoing work in memory of their friend Izzy Gentry, who sadly lost her life to meningitis

Tiger-Jade was born with viral meningitis and many health problems. Her doctors thought she would only live for a couple of days, but despite the odds she has fought back.

Meningitis Now Chief Executive Liz Brown talks about recent news including our latest campaigning news, Five Valleys Walk 2016, MenB vaccine update and upcoming family support days

The father, wife and sister of a young man who died from meningitis in 2014 have completed the Three Peaks Challenge, raising an incredible £3,000 in his memory.

The Joint Committee of Vaccine and Immunisation (JCVI) has rejected the call made by 823,000 concerned individuals who signed the Men B petition, by deciding not to extend the vaccine to under 2s.

Cyril Holland cycled from Land's End to John O'Groats and his grandson and friends matched each mile with a lap of their playground to raise funds in memory of lost friends.

Children at Ballywalter Primary School, Newtownards, County Down, have raised funds to fight meningitis by taking part in a ‘Mile of Fun’ along Ballywalter beach.

"Nothing can prepare you for what meningitis does to a body, let alone a little seven-year-old girl."

Meningitis Now still have places available for our Lake District Challenge in October and would love a few more of you to sign up

Feel the summer vibes at a fundraising and awareness-raising summer jamm to remember a Little Big Hero who died from meningitis

High-street pharmacist, Superdrug has announced new stocks of the Men B vaccine, Bexsero® available through their clinic services, at £95 per dose for patients aged 2 months to 50 years.

July is Group B Strep (GBS) Awareness Month, and we’re supporting the month to help raise awareness of this type of meningitis

Seven year old Tianna, experienced meningococcal meningitis and septicaemia as a toddler. She recently took part in the Lisburn Fun Run, Northern Ireland to help fight the disease through fundraising.

Regional rail provider, Great Western Railway will be including Meningitis Now Signs and Symptoms cards with new railcards across Gloucestershire.

A fundraising day in Kent, raised an incredible amount in memory of young Faye Burdett, who tragically lost her life to meningitis.

Caution urged over the use of Google's new self-diagnosis tools to recognise the signs and symptoms of meningitis.

Three friends are setting off on the adventure of a lifetime, driving 2,000 miles across India in a motorised tuk-tuk in memory of a friend who died from meningitis

Registration is open for our next popular and fun-filled Believe and Achieve weekend – but hurry, places go fast

Huw Westwood, our Young Ambassador in South Wales, will hit the right note next month when he joins the celebrated duet Cantare at a charity concert

Boots have reintroduced a limited supply of the life-saving Men B vaccine for 2 to 21 year olds. The vaccine is only available through the NHS immunisation programme for babies born after 1 May 2015.

The family and friends of a little girl who died from meningitis are planning a walk in her memory and to raise awareness of the disease that robbed her of her life

Splash out on a ticket for a charity dinner on board HMS Victory next month and you can support a marathon swimmer in his fight against meningitis

A huge thank you to the organisers of the Bann 10K and Fun Run, and everyone who took part in it on behalf of Meningitis Now

A young Melton Mowbray father is taking on a skydive in memory of his baby daughter, who died from meningitis, and to support our work fighting back against the disease

Two young victims of meningitis will be commemorated at a charity ball in Bolton

Three young volunteers have been helping to raise funds and awareness of meningitis.

Many people think meningitis only affects babies and children and so men of all ages, may not recognise the symptoms.

Tom, a 38-year-old financial consultant from Brighton is still experiencing the after-effects of viral meningitis

A young meningitis survivor has taken on a walk from his home to the hospitals that treated him to raise awareness of the disease and funds to help fight it.

Lockheed Martin staff have raised £600 in memory of their friend and colleague.

Students at London University have produced a film report on the recent MenB vaccine petition and the Government’s response

We have reached the end of another volunteer’s week, where we like to say a massive thank you to all of our amazing volunteers including Community Ambassadors, Young and Junior Ambassadors, Volunteers and Community Volunteers

This week (6 to 12 June) is Carers Week, the annual awareness campaign to celebrate and recognise the vital contribution made by the UK’s 6.5 million carers, who look after a frail, ill or disabled loved one unpaid, and often unnoticed

Good luck to meningitis survivor Robert Parsons, who is getting ready for a 10K charity challenge next month to raise funds for us and a local hospice

Bounce energy balls have been recalled due to traces of listeria causing bacteria.

Only 35% of students have received the ACWY vaccine since it became available at GP surgeries.

Three friends hiked the Camino Ingles to raise funds in memory of Harry Williams.

Our research board volunteers make the difference to ending the fight against meningitis

Nine volunteer Community Ambassadors and eleven staff met up at Meningitis Now’s head office in Stroud

Volunteers are vital to us spreading the word about meningitis. To celebrate Volunteers Week 2016 we are saying thank you to all of our fantastic volunteers.

Where to start? In case we haven’t met yet, I’m Harry the corporate fundraiser for Meningitis Now. I have been asked to write a small piece for Volunteers’ Week 2016

After a family friend lost their beautiful little girl, Fleur Rose, to meningitis B earlier this year, Jason Nicholls and Nick Wright wanted to do something to help. This is the challenge they’ve set themselves

Volunteering to raise meningitis awareness in universities

Want to help but feel like you don’t have the time? Check out our 10 fun and easy ways you can volunteer and help to spread awareness for Meningitis Now.

Jess Toledo was a volunteer at the Meningitis Now Head Office in Stroud, before becoming a Volunteering Officer in May 2016. She has carried out 228 hours of volunteering for the charity in the last year

Little did Sue imagine when she came along to the Meningitis Now offices to support a friend who was being interviewed for a job that she would still be volunteering with the charity over 25 years later

We currently have 40 Community Ambassadors who dedicate their time supporting Meningitis Now all over the UK. They do incredible work for us and help to provide a voice in their community which we wouldn’t people to do without their commitment and enthusi

This week, 1 – 12 June, is National Volunteers’ Week – an annual celebration of the contribution millions of volunteers make across the UK

Celebrating Volunteers Week 2016 and saying thank you.

Having a fundraising ball to celebrate Nicole's meningitis recovery

This July, proud parents Keeley and Kieron Pearl are set to cycle an incredible 100 miles to celebrate five years since their daughter’s recovery from meningitis

Fantastic Year 7 fundraisers at Ribston Hall High School in Gloucester have helped their year tutor raise over £2,000 for Meningitis Now

Last year we began our university campaign, with the focus being to make as many universities as we could meningitis aware

New Meningitis Now CEO Liz Brown reflects on her first few weeks in post

A huge thank you to our supporters at Ace Liftaway, who ran a relay race on Sunday 17 April to help raise funds for us. Their commitment and training allowed them to gather over £300 in sponsorship money

If you’re in the Chipping Sodbury area of Gloucestershire on Saturday 4 June make sure you pop along to the Town Hall for a free craft fair

Northwich pub, The Leigh Arms and First Class Wrestling are getting ready to ‘Lay the Smackdown’ on meningitis with the return of their free wrestling event on Saturday 11 June

We’re delighted to have been selected as the nominated charity for this year’s South Gloucestershire Show

The family of a “cheeky and smiley” teenager who died of meningitis have raised over £41,000 in his memory ahead of their sixth fundraising Fun Day

There’s still time to sign up for some mayhem as part of our May Mayhem month and help us with our research, awareness and support programmes

GSK has today confirmed that stocks of Bexsero, the Men B vaccine, will be available for use in the private clinic sector from June

Emmanuelle, resident tortoise at Oxford’s Regent’s Park College, turned 113 on Saturday and celebrated with a garden party in the college grounds.

Lace up for the tenth anniversary Bann 10K and Fun Run in Northern Ireland later this month and help us fight meningitis with every stride

A student from Hereford is tackling this year’s Great North Run as part of her fight back from meningitis

Supporter Heidi Sansome recently took on a London to Paris cycle ride for us, raising a fantastic £3,300 in the process. She tells her tale to inspire others here

Huge congratulations and thank you to India and Millie who, despite being inexperienced cyclists, took on a 412 km ride along the Great Ocean Road in Australia and raised a fantastic £10,000 for us

In comparison to bacterial meningitis, doctors have received little guidance on how to manage viral meningitis

Dr Fiona McGill, from the University of Liverpool, explores why more research into viral meningitis is needed to answer some of the big questions and better identify and treat it

Alison, 54, has taken on the prestigious voluntary role of Community Ambassador after fighting back from her own experience of the disease.

As many of our supporters will know, viral meningitis can often lead to long-term debilitating after-effects.

As we continue previewing Viral Meningitis Week, here are five facts you might now know

We’re calling for viral meningitis sufferers and their families to be “vocal about viral” to dispel myths and misconceptions that the viral form of the disease is not dangerous and always ‘mild’

In response to yesterday’s parliamentary debate to extend the meningococcal B (Men B) vaccine Meningitis Now CEO Liz Brown said:

Meningitis Now founder Steve Dayman is stepping out on a 344-mile walk this autumn to celebrate our 30th anniversary

Today's debate directly reflects the concerns of the 820,000 people who read the Faye Burdett story and signed the biggest ever parliamentary petition to prevent another child suffering or dying from this devastating disease

We'd like to wish all our London Marathon runners and their supporters the very best of luck for the event this Sunday

Enthusiastic hockey players of all abilities are invited to sign up for a charity tournament and help knock meningitis into touch

For this year’s Awareness Day the organisers, the Confederation of Meningitis Organisations (CoMO) and its 43 member organisations in 28 countries – of which we are one – are uniting behind the theme "24 Hours - Time to Act!".

Step out for a beautiful bluebell woodland walk this bank holiday weekend and help raise funds to fight meningitis

A team of opticians and their friends are focusing on getting muddy by taking on a Tough Mudder challenge for Meningitis Now

A dedicated group of colleagues will be running a relay marathon to raise funds for Meningitis Now

A big thank you to our corporate supporters Rudridge, who have raised £200 towards our ongoing work at Meningitis Now

We’re encouraging companies to sign up for a month of mayhem in May to raise vital funds for Meningitis Now

We’re looking for outdoor enthusiasts to join us on a challenging trek to conquer eight Lake District peaks in two days of walking

Meningitis Now supporter Craig Nelson challenged himself to cover the distance of two-and-a-half marathons in less than 24 hours to raise money for us, and the dedicated fundraiser smashed the challenge

The Family Day, supported by Children in Need, takes place on Sunday 15 May at Techniquest in Cardiff and is an exciting, hands-on attraction for all ages.

Take on the ultimate aerial challenge and raise funds for us at the same time. We’re sure you’ll love this adventure on the world’s fastest zipline

Meet Hannah Pearce, aged 26, from Llandarcy, near Swansea, who has become our latest Community Ambassador.

On Saturday 2 April, 28 of our lovely supporters were taken up to a height of 150ft, then harnessed up to take on the challenge of ziplining across the River Clyde, Glasgow, at speeds of 40mph – all raising money for Meningitis Now

Following the second of the two evidence sessions on extending the use of the Men B vaccine recently, a date has now been set for MPs to debate this.

Alastair Irvine, Head of the Board of Trustees, introduces Liz Brown who embarks on her role as the charity’s new CEO.

There are lots of reasons why we love Bristol Harbourside at Meningitis Now and we wanted to share them with you

As well as being an OBE and a bestselling author, Joanna Trollope is also a passionate supporter of Meningitis Now's work and one of our celebrity ambassadors

The Department of Health (DoE) has announced that it is to remove the infant dose of Meningococcal C (MenC) currently given at three months of age from 1 July 2016.

Parliament set date to debate Men B petition

Charities announce 10-Point Action Plan to protect against meningitis and provide fair access to lifesaving vaccines

Just some of the fantastic volunteering activities that are carried out on behalf of Meningitis Now on a daily basis by the incredible work of the volunteer team

It’s been a busy start to 2016 especially for our volunteers and Ambassadors who have given an incredible 607 hours so far this year

The first of the two Petitions Committee evidence sessions on extending the use of the Men B vaccine took place today at Portcullis House in Westminster

Craig Nelson, of Tingewic, is embarking on a 100km endurance run for us

Dedicated fundraiser, Adam Davie, has set the pace, raising over £500 for us

Meningitis Now will be attending the session on 22 March 2016 and will continue to be the voice for people affected by this devastating disease.

The 2016 Spring issue of our bi-annual News magazine will be dropping on doorsteps next week

We keenly await information about the process of MPs speaking to families and health experts, prior to a debate in Parliament and will ensure that we continue to be the voice for people affected by meningitis

Today the government has issued a response to the petition for the Men B vaccine to be extended to all children

People can be assured that MenB disease is still a rare disease and people are at no more risk now than they were a few weeks ago. The shortage of the vaccine is likely to continue until the summer

We are inviting young people affected by meningitis to join our free, fun-filled Believe and Achieve weekend

Following huge demand for Men B vaccine, Bexsero, we are aware of a current supply shortage in private clinics

A family is saying thank you for their son’s recovery from meningitis by cycling over 250 miles along the Liverpool to Leeds Canal and back in 36 hours.

A family struck by meningitis are buckling up their cycling helmets to help raise vital funds for us

Many of you will have seen and signed the online petition calling for the Meningitis B vaccine to be given to all children, not just newborn babies

We are inviting families from the South West with an experience of the disease to join it for a free Family Day in April

We would like to take this opportunity to say a heartfelt ‘thank you’ to everyone who gave up their time to Meningitis Now in 2015

A musical evening at a local pub has raised money for a young meningitis survivor from Nottingham as she fights back from the disease, and our ongoing research, awareness and support work

We’re challenging local individuals and groups to test their strength, stamina and determination and get muddy for a good cause

Take the plunge with us in Europe’s largest open-water sponsored event, taking place in Lake Windermere

We’re celebrating thirty amazing years of the meningitis movement in the UK this year by asking you, our supporters, to help highlight the achievements and inspiration of the past three decades on an online photo-wall hosted on our website.

Bristol woman who lost her toes to meningitis is stepping out on a sponsored walk to say thank you to us for supporting her during her darkest days

Did you know that Student Volunteering Week takes place between 22 and 28 February?

Following potentially fatal advice given by Jeremy Hunt this weekend we are urging parents to seek medical advice if they are concerned about a rash

This year we have been lucky enough to secure FREE places to the iconic London 10,000 for anyone wishing to run for us

Four young meningitis survivors will take centre stage in our 30th anniversary garden at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show

We're challenging individuals and groups to test their strength, stamina and determination and get muddy for a good cause

Come along to our Rebuilding Futures Day

We are calling on headteachers to ensure pupils are protected from deadly meningitis as over one million year 9 and 10 schoolchildren (aged 13 – 15) are being offered the meningococcal (Men) ACWY vaccine

Our Press and Communications Officer, Tasha, took on one of our toughest challenges to help raise vital funds for us

Fearless twenty one-year-old George Placidi has put his foot to the pedal to cycle 25,000 kilometres in a spoke-tacular fundraiser for us

Alec and Victoria Shillaker took on the ‘biggest physical challenge’ of their lives, scaling new heights for us

We’re inviting all fearless fundraisers to take part in an adventure with altitude to raise lifesaving funds for us

Tie up your laces for an unforgettable walk around Bristol’s harbourside, celebrating the impact of 30 incredible years of fight

Look out for our supporter Michelle Atkinson on television tonight

Tim, of Hitchin, has taken the Three Peaks Challenge to a whole new level after signing up for the epic trek for the third time

We’ve renewed our call for students to take action to protect themselves from deadly meningitis this winter, as figures for England suggest that less than half of those eligible to receive the free ACWY vaccine have yet to do so

We are calling on students to take action to protect themselves from deadly meningitis this winter

Now the Christmas period is over and the celebrations have finished, why not burst those January blues by taking on a life changing New Year challenge?

Our offices are now closed until Monday 4th January; however our support over the Christmas and New Year period remains

A brave student has been raising funds for us and meningitis awareness just weeks after fighting back from the disease

Gloucestershire based football team, Forest Green Rovers, has united with telecoms company, Lister Unified Communications’, to put fundraising in the back of the net

We’d like to send a massive congratulations to 14-year-old meningitis survivor, Lauren Booth, who clinched a new British Para Cycling record in November

This year has been another significant and successful year for Meningitis Now, with incredible advancements in vaccinations and increased support throughout the UK.

Congratulations to Meningitis Now dedicated and inspirational fundraiser Tracy Cox of Evercreech, who has been shortlisted for a top award in the Pride of Somerset Awards

Our awareness trailer put in an appearance at Gretna Gateway Outlet Village this week to help promote meningitis awareness

Congratulations to Rosie Heaton, who won the ‘Young Rising Star’ award last month at the Salix Stars Awards in Salford

New research shows national surveillance presents a true picture of meningitis and septicaemia

Our Ribbon Appeal has a special meaning to our supporters

There's been lots going on in our Scottish region

This is one of the simplest ways to raise money for us

Today – 3 December – is International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Emma Moore, 26, has become a Meningitis Now Community Ambassador after losing her son George to the disease in October 2013 at just 10 months old

Meningitis strikes quickly and its impact can change lives within a matter of hours, not giving people the time to fully understand what is happening to them or a loved one

It was eyes down and game on for an evening of wining, dining, dancing, bingo and bling on Thursday 19 November to fight back against meningitis

Toby Adlington, of Coventry, is our newest recruit to take on the role of a YA.

Before heading off on your holidays with family and friends to celebrate the festive season, please take a moment to remember those for which Christmas is a painful reminder of the devastating changes meningitis has inflicted on their lives.

Last week, the hard work and inspiring actions of meningitis survivor, Helen Dolphin, were recognised at Buckingham Palace where she received MBE status

Christmas is coming, and so are our winter wonderland Christmas Celebration Concerts at Llandaff Cathedral, Cardiff and Gloucester Cathedral.

Last week we visited the House of Commons to invite MPs around the country to become futures builders

A fundraising reunion match between the 2006 All Ireland finalist team and the 2010 All Ireland Champions team raised a fabulous £762.63 towards our work

Friends and family of little Sophia Sloan have hosted a variety of fundraising events for us, raising over £5,000

Fundraising can come in many forms – from the outrageous to the refined, but the outcome is the same; every penny raised will help us save lives and rebuild futures

Somerset widow and mother of three, Helen Bromovsky, has designed a range of Turkish inspired clothing in memory of her late husband to raise lifesaving funds

We’re looking to grow awareness of meningitis by creating a dramatic garden at next year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show, as the centrepiece of our 30th anniversary celebrations

With two million new carers yearly, many struggle to navigate the maze of services and entitlements, and miss out on financial and practical support as a result. Some of these may well be caring for family members fighting back from meningitis

The Bath Cake Company is holding a charity cupcake class in support of its chosen charity of the year – A Life for a Cure – and you’re invited to go along

Mum, Lisa Zsentko, has issued a crowdfunding plea to help fund life-changing sensory equipment for her four-year-old son

With cases of this killer disease peaking between October and March, we are warning people to stay vigilant to the signs and symptoms of the disease.

Antibiotic resistance is one of the biggest threats to global health today

Belfast residents are invited to become part of our ‘futures builder’ recognition scheme and join our fight against meningitis

Music lessons will help a Lancashire youngster combat the after-effects of meningitis after he contracted the devastating disease as a baby

The first Cumbria Cyclones Touch competition was held at Whitehaven Rugby League Club on Sunday, 25 October and raised over £1000 for us

Nicola Poole, was devastated when her new-born son, Curtis, contracted meningitis and was not expected to survive.

Our lifesaving awareness images of the meningitis rash have been deemed unsuitable by the world’s biggest social media site – Facebook.

Congratulations to two courageous West Midlands youngsters, who are celebrating scooping a top bravery award

Bishopbriggs mum Kim Macleod, who lost son Calum to meningitis aged 12, has organised A Wonderful Life Gala Ball

Why not join us for one of our wonderful Christmas Celebration Concerts at Llandaff Cathedral, Cardiff on Tuesday 1st December or Gloucester Cathedral on Thursday 10th December

As the next stage in our Beat it Now! campaign we’re calling on Government and GPs to extend the use of the meningococcal group B (Men B) vaccine to all children within a family where there has been a case of meningitis

A huge thank you to the organisers and everyone who took part in the Ronan Developments Charity Golf Day at the weekend

A charity badminton-a-thon at Morpeth’s Riverside Leisure Centre has raised an amazing £2,600 to fight back against meningitis

A fantastic quiz night in West Kirby on the Wirral culminated in a cheque for £7,000 being handed over to us from the Christopher Salmon Foundation

Following the recent news that brave youngster, Millie Dawson, fought for her life after being diagnosed with meningococcal disease, we are urging parents to remain vigilant of the signs and symptoms of meningitis

Our good friends at Irwin Mitchell have launched this year’s online photography competition

Dedicated supporters Summer Whittaker and Jemma Pressman have taken on the lifesaving volunteering role after witnessing first-hand the devastating effects meningitis can have

Today staff are taking part in a hair-raising Halloween spectacular to help ‘fright’ meningitis

Thirteen weeks after Derry and Ballinderry Gaelic footballer, Aaron Devlin, lost his life to meningitis his family has unveiled a legacy jersey to ‘keep his memory alive’

Join us for our Family Fun Day in the South West on Saturday 7 November at Seale Hayne, Newton Abbott

16 - 25-year-olds are encouraged to ‘Fight for now’ with the launch of our new website

We would like to say a big thank you to each of the following businesses who pledged their support to the 2015 Five Valleys walk, enabling us to put together our biggest and most successful five valleys event to date

Meet our latest Community Ambassadors – Nottingham grandparents Cliff and Jeanette Bull

Help us to ‘fright’ meningitis this Halloween with a host of spook-tacular fundraising events.

Budding authors are being offered the chance to win a top publishing package worth up to £2,000, while helping to raise cash for us

We’re supporting Baby Loss Awareness Week, which takes place between 9 and 15 October

A number of our supporters have dedicated their spare time to fighting meningitis, helping us to save lives and rebuild futures

We’d like to say a big thank you to the Worshipful Company of Glovers, one of the Livery Companies of London, for funding a PCR machine at Imperial College, to support our research programme

A glamorous and glitzy Halloween Ball is set to make a significant impact on our fight to beat meningitis

Meningitis survivor and young ambassador, Jemma Farrow, is organising a Butterfly Ball to raise vital funds for us

Award winning telecommunications company eZe-talk has launched a partnership programme with us, committing to raise £5,000 in their first year

A team of 22 from Surrey took on one of the most challenging military style assault courses in the UK, The Nuts Challenge

Our Young Ambassador, Louise Poole, 20 tells us about her brilliant fundraising fight back

Some 2,000 people and hundreds of dogs stepped out for our Meningitis Now's Five Valleys Walk, in partnership with Connexus, in gorgeous sunny weather at the weekend

A Tunbridge Wells man is taking on his first triathlon this weekend to raise awareness of meningitis and funds to help fight it after his daughter fought back from the disease

A dedicated veteran of our Five Valleys Walk is looking to take part in her 21st walk this weekend

‘The Assignments’, written by Pastor Phillip Omodeni, was inspired by his son, Timothy, when he contracted bacterial meningitis in February this year as an undergraduate student in Loughborough

Claire and Chris Mervyn took on the challenge for Meningitis Now this year, here they relate their experiences

In a statement this afternoon The Who confirmed their singer Roger Daltrey is recovering after being diagnosed with viral meningitis

Meningitis Now supporter and Stroud Rotary Club member, Steven Sawyer, took on the 21-mile Five Valleys route twice in one day

A long-weekend fundraiser at The King Alfred in Burnt Hill Way raised more than £10,500 for Meningitis Now

Keen golfers are invited to raise vital funds and fight meningitis with a ‘hole in one’ this October

A huge thank you to our Community Ambassador, Ian Watkinson, who spent last weekend at the popular Towersey Festival in Thame, Oxfordshire, helping to spread meningitis awareness

An engaged couple from Yorkshire are swapping their running shoes for a tandem to take part in a punishing Peak District cycling challenge to fight meningitis

The team at Meningitis Now dressed in a leisurely fashion, sporting their hobby-themed fancy dress

Today sees a further monumental landmark in the battle to beat meningitis

Meningitis Now supporter, Alec Shillaker, is taking on Mount Aconcagua in Argentina in a bid to win £10,000 for us

Campaigners across the country are today celebrating the roll out of a lifesaving vaccine for deadly meningococcal group B (Men B) disease, a common cause of meningitis

A Gloucestershire-based company is rolling out the red carpet and hosting right royal revelries to defeat a deadly disease.

Two Guildford men are taking on a ‘daunting but exciting’ 1,000 mile charity challenge for us to cycle across Britain in just nine days.

One of our supporters in Essex is urging people to dress up to help defeat the deadly disease

A morning filled with ‘Coffee and Cake’ has raised over £450 for Meningitis Now

Family and friends of 6-year-old Taylor Filby, an Essex youngster fighting back from meningitis, will join him for a sponsored walk to raise awareness of the disease and funds to help fight it

Congratulations to Meningitis Now West Midlands Community Ambassador Angela Cloke, who has been revealed as one of just four inspirational individuals to become a ‘Fort Hero’ this summer

The Meningitis Now ‘Under the Sea’ themed event, organised by Jenna Laud, 23, of Peterborough, has raised more than £2,000 for Meningitis Now

We’re inviting children from Wales with an experience of meningitis to join us for a free Family Day next month

Join 25,000 cyclists at the 2016 Prudential Ride London 100, following in the tracks of London 2012 cycling champions.on behalf of Meningitis Now

Lotus, 29 of Guildford, Surrey, is running the stunning Royal Parks Half Marathon for Meningitis Now after misdiagnosis meant she ‘unexpectedly’ lost her young cousin, Marie Biscocho, to meningitis

It’s been a busy and exciting time for us in the volunteer development team. We are overwhelmed with how many of our supporters are getting involved to help us

We’ve received some wonderful comments from you as part of our summer appeal, which tells the sad tale of little Eva Davidson, who contracted meningitis on 24 January 2015 at just 22 days old and passed away six days later

Grief-stricken mother, Michaela Bartolini, 41, is supporting Meningitis Now, by urging parents to ensure teenagers get vaccinated against the disease before heading off to university this autumn.

Meningitis survivor, Harmonie-Rose, will join Meningitis Now ‘Under the Sea’ for her first Toddle Waddle fundraiser

Music fans heading to the popular Towersey Festival in Thame, Oxfordshire over the summer bank holiday weekend will be made aware of the dangers of meningitis as they enjoy the family friendly event

Look out for a television documentary featuring our new Young Ambassador, Jacob Gray, on BBC 3 at 9pm on Monday 3 August

An Essex fundraiser is a cut above when it comes to fighting meningitis

The heartbroken parents of baby Rubie Fisher, who was just six weeks old when bacterial meningitis stole her short life, are organising a 17-mile walk to remember her and to raise cash for us

Meningitis Now’s Steve Dayman, MBE, has been presented with a ‘Local Hero’ award for his heart-felt work, fighting the disease and supporting those affected

A couple twice touched by meningitis are retiring from hosting annual charity garden gatherings after 14 successful years and raising over £11,000 for Meningitis Now

Rugby league fans off to the Wigan Warriors game this Friday against local rivals Widnes have the opportunity to convert their visit into a health awareness message

The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has concluded that the meningococcal group C (Men C) vaccination given to three month old babies can be withdrawn from the Childhood Immunisation Schedule

Sign up for this year’s Five Valleys Walk, our flagship sponsored stroll around the Cotswolds, and help to stomp out meningitis

We welcome the news, announced this weekend, that the Welsh Government will be introducing two new lifesaving vaccines this summer

Mum-of-four, Lynette Adjei, 48 of Birmingham, has been invited to become a Meningitis Now Community Ambassador to fight the life-threatening disease

Five young volunteers have taken on a lifesaving Young Ambassador role for Meningitis Now

Our Summer Appeal this year tells the sad tale of little Eva Davidson, who contracted meningitis on 24 January 2015 at just 22 days old and passed away six days later

If you’re in the Portishead area of Somerset on Wednesday 15th July get your thinking caps on and take part in a quiz to help fight back against meningitis

Supporting those affected by meningitis is at the forefront of what we do at Meningitis Now

When Debbie McKinnon, our Regional Support Officer in Scotland, popped along to Wellington School to pick up a cheque she was unprepared for the amazing effort the sixth year had made.

Mother and Meningitis Now supporter, Michelle Bresnahan has relentlessly campaigned to eradicate the disease, raising a monumental £350,000 for the charity

Congratulations to Tracey Saunders and family on publishing Robey and the Dentist, a very special book written and illustrated by Tracey’s son Edward when he was just 11

This week, a team of four from Foot Anstey LLP, Plymouth, climbed the equivalent of the tallest building on every continent.

In 2012, 14-year-old Charlie McVey, of Nottingham, was struck down with meningitis which almost cost him his life

Charity really is beginning at home for Stroud mum and our Supporter Care Administrator Sarah Langton

We’ve added extra places on our 30th anniversary charity trek in the Patagonian Andes from Argentina to Chile next year

There’s still time to complete our online survey – Meningitis and Me – but hurry, it closes on Thursday 2 July

A Birmingham man is ‘pedalling for pounds’ to raise vital funds for Meningitis Now

Two new lifesaving meningitis vaccination programmes to begin this summer

Quality family time supports Devon man’s fight back to health after detrimental meningitis experience

Another person taking on our Three Peaks Challenge to climb the three highest mountains in Scotland, England and Wales in just 36 hours is Hull University student Holly Mitchell

Angela Brown, aged 30, is taking part to raise awareness of the disease and say thank you to us for our support when her son Ayden, then 2, fell ill with pneumococcal meningitis in May 2014

Men are notorious for ignoring health warnings and avoiding visits to the doctor. Matt Barrow, from Perranporth, Cornwall, has contracted the disease twice and is backing health professionals at Meningitis Now, encouraging men to take flu-like symptoms se

If you are aged 16 or over and have either had meningitis yourself, or a family member or close friend has, we would like to hear about your experience. Please take the time – about 20 minutes – to complete the questionnaire.

Herefordshire-based tot Eisa Ishaque is getting on swimmingly with new underwater hearing equipment

Employees at Bentley and Lamborghini in Birmingham are stepping out from behind the wheel and tying up their laces to raise vital funds for Meningitis Now

Snooker enthusiasts ‘chalked their cues’ to pocket more than £1,250 for Meningitis Now

It’s National Carers’ Week (8-14 June) and we would like to thank all those dedicating their lives to look after a loved one

We have reached the end of Volunteers’ Week, celebrating all our volunteering superstars, recognising the range of activities and hard work they do to raise vital funds and awareness for us

This week, 1st – 7th June, we have been celebrating all our volunteering heroes, recognising the range of activities and hard work they do to raise vital funds and awareness

An active summer of trampolining and horse riding awaits Wirral youngster, Liam Lancaster, thanks to Meningitis Now

This week we have been celebrating the hard work of our volunteers and today we recognise three unique groups

This week is national volunteers’ week and we are launching our new volunteer recognition programme. It recognises and thanks the hard work of all our volunteers who give up their time to help us save lives and rebuild futures

Fight your fears and take on one of Scotland’s fiercest challenges, Tough Mudder for Meningitis Now

To fight the disease, Jamie and his wife Helen, 34, created Alexander’s Army to raise awareness and fundraise for Meningitis Now

A mum whose baby died of meningitis after suffering massive heart attacks invites everyone to a fun-filled evening to defeat the deadly disease

We’re launching an exciting new project, Meningitis and Me, to help shape our future direction and allow us to move forward positively, creatively and confidently – making sure we are meeting the needs of the very people we exist for

Through the week we are celebrating all our un-sung volunteers. Today it’s the turn of our younger volunteers, working with us as part of their Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE)

This week we are celebrating the hard work of all those who give up their time to help us here at Meningitis Now. Today we say a special thank you to our events volunteers

Meet our latest Community Ambassador - Ian Watkinson

What our volunteers have been up to in May. We can’t say thank you enough or express how grateful we are but we can tell you that without your help Meningitis Now couldn’t be as great as we are

Volunteering Week 2015 is truly in full swing and we hope you have enjoyed seeing and learning exactly how the impact of each and every volunteer helps us here at Meningitis Now

Are you able to help us by volunteering at any of the following events in June?

The family of a “cheeky and smiley” teenager who died of meningitis have raised over £35,000 in his memory ahead of their fifth fundraising Fun Day

This month, a team of eight cyclists from asset management company TAM Ethical embarked on the 3-day, 300-mile mission of riding from London to Paris

Nichola Conlon took part in last year’s Great North Run for us to mark the massive milestone of her daughter Evie starting school in September following meningitis

We’re supporting the week to help draw attention to the fact that meningitis and septicaemia can be the cause of acquired brain injury

A charity night to celebrate a little boy’s life and fight the meningitis that robbed him of it has helped to raise nearly £11,500 for us

Wrestling fans in the North West should get along to The Leigh Arms pub in Northwich, Cheshire this Saturday (May 16)

While the capital sleeps, we invite cycling enthusiasts to pedal past over 50 of London’s most iconic landmarks through the night on Saturday 6 June to help fight meningitis

I decided to organise a ‘Toddle Waddle’ (Under the Sea) for Meningitis Now, as I wanted to raise funds for them and awareness of this devastating illness amongst family and friends

When Jane Evans first took up running, John Major was Prime Minister, Chesney Hawkes was top of the charts and the internet was in its infancy

Thank you too to television and celebrity doctor, Dr Ellie Cannon, who has supported us during the week and helped to get people talking about the disease

We’re delighted that television and celebrity doctor Dr Ellie Cannon is supporting this year’s Viral Meningitis Week

Most cases of viral meningitis are not severe enough to need hospital admission and treatment, but experts believe there are many thousands of cases – up to 6,000 each year

Another fantastic month of support from our volunteers

Responding to our survey, 97% of the 450 people who have had viral meningitis reported experiencing after-effects

Throughout the week we’re looking at some top viral facts. Today, we look at follow-up treatment

In the final blog in her series, researcher Dr Marie Yang outlines why her research is so important

Throughout the week we’re looking at some top viral facts. Today, we look at Mollaret’s meningitis

This week – 4 to 10 May - we are getting vocal about viral and we’d like you to join us to help dispel myths and misconceptions that the disease is not dangerous and always ‘mild’

Our Community Development Manager, Helen Whatmore, explains what it is and how to get involved

Ann Harman had never done any running before. But the inspirational 71-year-old from Llandrindod Wells in mid Wales ran the London Marathon for us last Sunday

University of Liverpool researcher Dr Marie Yang describes a typical day, in the third blog in her series

Next week sees our third annual Viral Meningitis Week and we’re again calling for sufferers to be “vocal about viral” to dispel myths and misconceptions that the viral form of the disease is not dangerous and always ‘mild’

Supermarkets across the UK are becoming the centres of their communities with the increasing number of facilities they have on offer

10 celebrities you never knew had meningitis

We’ve got just five places left on our 30th anniversary charity trek in the Patagonian Andes next year

Learn the signs and symptoms of meningitis for World Meningitis Day

We'd like to wish all our London Marathon runners and their supporters the very best of luck for the event this Sunday - we'll keep our fingers crossed for the right conditions for you and will be there to cheer you on

We invite cyclists to blaze through traffic-free London and Surrey streets for Prudential Ride London-Surrey 100, to fight meningitis

One of our supporters has won an international award for a project which tells the story of his efforts to cope with the effects of meningitis

In the second of her blogs, researcher Dr Marie Yang outlines how she became involved in meningitis research

Roll out the red carpet and host right royal revelries to defeat a deadly disease

Dr Marie Yang is a researcher at the University of Liverpool, looking to develop an improved vaccine for pneumococcal meningitis in one of our funded research projects

Top South West provider of recycled aggregates, earthworks and waste management services, Bristol & Avon Group, has today launched a partnership programme with us to raise £100,000 for disease research

She has set her sights on tackling more than 300 miles, including the Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon, in a year, to raise money and awareness of the disease which took her toes and almost her life

We have welcomed today’s announcement from the Welsh Government of £7.7 million funding so all babies in the country can be vaccinated against Meningitis B

The latest issue of our News magazine, updating supporters on everything that’s been happening or is about to happen at Meningitis Now, is dropping onto doormats this week

Nadhim Orfali was left profoundly deaf after falling into a coma battling meningitis aged three

What have our volunteers have been up to in March?

Negotiations have finally been concluded with vaccine manufacturer GSK for life saving Meningococcal Group B (MenB) vaccine

An Alfreton man has taken on ’12 months of madness’ to say thank you for his daughter’s recovery from meningitis

Men B vaccine private sales data comment

Research carried out at the University of Southampton and funded by Meningitis Now supporters John and Michelle Bresnahan, and their daughter Charlotte, has suggested a possible new approach to prevent the spread of disease-causing bacteria

Tomorrow marks the first anniversary of the Department of Health’s announcement that the UK’s first Meningitis B (MenB) vaccine will be in the childhood immunisation programme, subject to price negotiations

Eleven of our Young Ambassadors took our Beat it Now! campaign right to the heart of Government on the invitation of David Cameron.

We welcome today’s announcement by Public Health England to offer immunisation to all 14 -18 year-olds to prevent the transmission of meningococcal group W (MenW) disease.

Supporters have the chance, for the next 30 days or so, to make a dream come true

Young Thomas is the face of our spring appeal this year. The lives of Thomas, and his mum and dad Emily and Andy, were turned upside down in April 2013, when he was diagnosed with meningitis

Lillie-Beth was a carefree, happy-go-lucky little girl until she contracted meningococcal septicaemia in 2008; it’s a date I will always remember as I carried her lifeless little body into hospital

The only place to be this weekend is the Village Hotel in Solihull, where supporter Becky Doyle is holding a glamorous ball for us to help raise awareness and funds

We’re looking for outdoor enthusiasts to join us on our scenic but exhilarating hiking adventure to conquer eight Lake District peaks

Public Health England today announced a steep rise in UK cases of meningococcal W (MenW) meningitis over the last five years – 22 in 2009 to 117 in 2014

February has been a good month for volunteers with some varied roles. We have had several awareness stands at health fairs in London, where volunteers helped us to hand out information on meningitis

I’m off on my travels again soon - over the next few months we’re undertaking a national roadshow. This is not a scenic tour round the country or part of my training for the Patagonia Trek next year but an opportunity to meet as many of you, our supporter

Digital specialists Sequence inspired by their lead interaction developer, Nadhim Orfali, himself affected by meningitis in childhood, are currently full steam ahead fundraising for Meningitis Now.

Meningitis can strike quickly, but its impact can last a lifetime. We know that meningitis and septicaemia can turn your world upside down, leaving many victims with after-effects.

Today we launch a 60 second commercial which aims to raise awareness across the UK, the the real and present dangers of meningitis

Do you want to find an activity all the family can help with? A lot of our roles can include the whole family, such as street collections, supermarket bag packs or cheering at local or national events, like the London Marathon…what better way to spend som

Second anniversary and still no vaccine, in that time some 24 UK children under one – one a month – could have died of the disease.

Knowing the signs of meningitis can save your life. The five most common myths about meningitis

Our new website is bigger, brighter, bolder and easier to navigate, here are some of the highlights

As we all return to work after the Christmas break, it’s time to start reflecting on what we achieved last year and the challenges 2015 will bring

We are delighted that the UK’s first Meningitis B vaccine will be swiftly rolled out after price negotiations resolve

Four years ago this month Bahman, 55, was fighting for his life as meningococcal meningitis and septicaemia ravaged his body

The Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has repeated his promise to speed up negotiations around the introduction of the meningococcal group b (Men B) vaccine on the NHS

NHS England has confirmed the Meningococcal C (Men C) booster vaccine programme for students is to be extended

One of the UK’s largest trade unions has united with the country’s biggest meningitis charity to fight the deadly disease

Following yesterday’s news of another case of Meningococcal Group C in Liverpool our founder Steve Dayman has written a message to students at the affected university.

Congratulations to our very own Community Ambassador for Warwickshire, Dave Hancock, who was named an Inspiring Communicator at the CharityComms Awards in London