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Since September 2021, there has been an increase in MenB cases - particularly amongst England university students - following the relaxing of lockdown restrictions

Dr Tom Nutt reflects on the achievements and challenges of the past year, with determination for carrying on the fight against meningitis in 2022

We’re thrilled to welcome TV presenter, radio host and former pop star Danielle Nicholls and her husband, ex professional footballer and now Stoke City assistant manager Dean Holden, as our latest Celebrity Ambassadors

Fresh from their John O'Groats to Lands End challenge, Team Alexis Rose is already gearing up for a jam-packed year of fundraising, in memory of Perth toddler Alexis Rose

Meningitis Now have joined forces with MRF and patient groups from around the world to urge governments not to be complacent about other infectious diseases in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic

Congratulations to our brilliant Celeb Ambassador Lisa Snowdon, who raised a fantastic £14,500 towards our lifesaving and life-changing work at the weekend

The new strategy for Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), which can be an after-effect of meningitis, will make a big difference to everyone affected who needs support

We are saddened to learn of the loss of the granddaughter of TV's health and fitness coach, Mr Motivator, to the disease

A recent donation of £5,000 to Meningitis Now from The Edward Dee Fund is the latest in a long list of donations that Liz and her hard-working team have made towards our work, in memory of Edward

Fans of TV game show Catchphrase will see a familiar face on Saturday 4 December - our Celebrity Ambassador Lisa Snowdon, who hopes to win some money for our lifesaving work

The financial year 2020-21 presented a great number of unprecedented challenges for Meningitis Now. But as we look to the future, we have reasons to remain optimistic

A heartbroken family who lost their youngest daughter Eilidh to meningitis have launched our annual Christmas Ribbon Appeal for 2021

A massive congratulations to our Junior Ambassador Harmonie-Rose, who has added a Pride of Britain Award to her incredible list of accolades

With daylight hours reducing and temperatures dropping, we're urging people to be vigilant to the signs and symptoms of meningitis, as cases tend rise in the winter months

Holly Loach, one of our Believe & Achieve peer mentors, explores her challenging relationship with her cochlear implants. Holly lost her hearing following meningitis at 14 months

Meningitis Now are pleased to advocate and support the WHO's Global road map to defeat meningitis by 2030

Spurred on by her own experience of meningitis, Kim is one of the incredible members of Team Alexis Rose, who are aiming to cover 40,000 miles this year in memory of Alan and Ruth Glynn's daughter, Alexis Rose

The findings of a recent survey emphasises the need for easy access to reliable, consistent information when a child is unwell or injured

Among the world-class athletes are Meningitis Now's Young Ambassador Lyndon Longhorne and supporter Ellie Challis, and we're in awe of what they've achieved

After the disappointing cancellation of last year's London Marathon, supporter Duncan is once again kitting up to set a new world record in the 2021 race, while raising money in memory of Trustee Rod's son