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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

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!

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

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

This Carers Week, we're encouraging carers to make sure they're looking after themselves too and staying connected with others

Supporters Julie and Hannah have been hard at work creating face masks, scrub bags and bunting to help protect against coronavirus and fundraise for Meningitis Now

We, at Meningitis Now wanted to take the time to say a huge ‘thank you’ to all of our wonderful volunteers and Ambassadors, this national volunteers week

What is contact tracing? Throughout the world it has been used as an important measure to help control the spread of infectious disease including meningitis.