News stories

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

We were delighted to welcome music artist, former Love Island contestant and meningitis survivor Jack Fowler to our Believe & Achieve escape room challenge in London this weekend

Good luck to April Prendergast, who is running the Edinburgh Marathon at the end of May in memory of goddaughter Clara, who died of meningitis in 2010

A Fife woman is taking on the Edinburgh Half Marathon later this month in memory of her younger brother and to fight back against meningitis, the disease that took his life

Launched in March, the Government's call for evidence to help improve services for people living with acquired brain injury runs until Monday 6 June

Today - 12 May - is International Nurses Day, and a perfect time to highlight the incredible range of support that our nurse-led Helpline provides to people affected by, or with questions about, meningitis

Enable, the UK's leading disability and lifestyle magazine, have taken a look at our Rebuilding Futures Fund and just two of the people we've helped

Believe & Achieve peer mentor Cat has shared her helpful advice for anyone facing exams in the coming months

Accompanied by his Pomeranian Mickey, Keith is setting off on a huge challenge for Meningitis Now in May, climbing Scafell Pike ten times in a row in memory of George Moore

From 2-8 May 2022 we're urging people to be #VocalAboutViral during our annual Viral Meningitis Week, and raise awareness of this often underestimated form of the disease