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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

Since bacterial meningitis affected her hearing aged 2, Ami has been driven to succeed in everything she was told she wouldn't be able to accomplish

We have put our support behind WeThe15, a new global human rights movement aiming to end discrimination and campaign for disability visibility, accessibility and inclusion

Tickets for an exclusive Charity Dine and Dance under Concorde - organised by The Meningitis Family - are now available, helping to raise money for Meningitis Now

Results of a new survey - showing that the UK capital's young people have little to no knowledge of meningitis - have prompted concern as students head to uni in September

As A-level results are announced and thousands of students prepare to head off to university, we're urging young people to be aware of the dangers of meningitis

Welsh country singer Megan Lee has composed a moving tribute to a family friend, who lost his life to meningitis four years ago

Brain Fever, a new book by Professor Richard Moxon, is the engaging story of how chance, opportunity and passion drew him into researching the bacteria responsible for the deadly disease

Surrey-based musical duo, Amy and Chris, recently hosted a day-long fundraising event for us to coincide with the release of their new single, 'Willow Tree'

The televised appeal, broadcast in April and featuring three families who have been affected by meningitis, raised a total of £21,629 for Meningitis Now

July is Group B Strep Awareness Month, highlighting the importance of awareness and education of, and research into, the disease

Today, on what would have been her 60th birthday, we're remembering our first Royal Patron Diana, Princess of Wales, and the impact that she had on those who met her

Paul was left with cerebral palsy-like symptoms after contracting meningitis as a baby, and has shared his story to challenge the stereotype of the 'wheelchair-bound victim'

The conference, run by the charity Group B Strep Support, will bring together world-leading international experts to discuss prevention, testing, antibiotics and progress towards a vaccine

Monday 3 - Sunday 9 May 2021 is Viral Meningitis Week, and we're encouraging anyone who has been affected by the disease to help raise awareness of its impact

We were proud to launch our new five-year strategy in a Facebook Live event last night, outlining the three key objectives for making a difference in the fight against meningitis

Community Ambassador Emma Moore has smashed through her latest fundraising target of £80,000, in memory of her son George

On 24 April, join us in raising awareness of the signs and symptoms of meningitis on World Meningitis Day 2021 and help #DefeatMeningitis