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Meningitis Now are still open for you
As England and Scotland join Wales and Northern Ireland in full lockdown, we want you to know that we are still here to support you -
Meningitis Now CEO Tom shares his round-up of the year
As we head towards the end of 2020, Tom shares his round-up of what has been a difficult year for the charity -
Matthew shares his experience of life after bacterial meningitis
A year after contracting bacterial meningitis, Matthew has shared how the disease has altered his outlook on life, and urges others to get support -
It's not too late to watch our virtual Christmas concert
Thank you to everyone who contributed to and joined us for our Virtual Carol Concert last night, celebrating and remembering everyone who has been affected by meningitis -
Junior Ambassador Harmonie-Rose features in children's book
Harmonie-Rose appears in a tale of hope and kindness, about Covi, a little green dinosaur who stands in for Santa to help children at Christmas -
My Grief - Liz Dee's account of losing a child to meningitis
As part of National Grief Awareness Week, supporter Liz Dee has kindly shared her personal and moving account of living with grief after losing her son Edward to meningitis four years ago -
Win an award-winning turkey this Christmas
Meningitis Now Trustee Rod Adlington is offering the chance to win one of three prize turkeys for Christmas, to raise money in memory of his son Barney -
Charlie's mile a day for Meningitis Now
7-year-old Charlie has run a mile every single day since the first lockdown earlier this year to fundraise for us, plus two other charities, after surviving meningitis as a baby -
Meningitis Now add congratulations to Covid vaccine team
We're delighted to hear the great news today, as the new Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine against Covid-19 has been judged safe for use -
Cocktail masterclass in memory of Graham Ward for Meningitis Now
A group of Bath Spa Uni students are hosting an online cocktail masterclass fundraiser to raise money in memory of Graham Ward, who died of MenB last November -
Winter warning of meningitis as clocks go back
As the nights draw in, we're urging people to be vigilant, now more than ever, of the signs and symptoms of meningitis as bacterial cases rise -
Meningitis Now's support for World Mental Health Day
2020 has been such a year of uncertainty, and Meningitis Now have been working hard to support everyone affected by meningitis with a number of issues including mental health -
Complacency warning as meningitis cases drop to record low during lockdown
As PHE release data showing cases of meningitis to be at their lowest ever, Meningitis Now are urging parents and students to be aware of the continued threat -
Harmonie-Rose becomes Meningitis Now's first Junior Ambassador
We are so excited to announce that superstar Harmonie-Rose has become our very first Junior Ambassador! -
Meningitis Now warn students not to assume coronavirus
Students heading to uni this year are being urged to seek medical attention if they become unwell and not assume they have coronavirus -
Alex Day: Abbie's sibling bereavement
Abbie Williams shares her deeply personal account of coping with grief and bereavement, to mark the anniversary of the loss of brother Alex -
Meningitis concerns over failings in Group B strep healthcare
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 -
Face coverings and meningitis
With face coverings becoming more commonplace, find out more about why they are advised and the guidance in place -
Parental anxiety over coronavirus could put babies at risk of meningitis
Research published by GSK has suggested that thousands of babies and young children could be missing lifesaving vaccines during the coronavirus pandemic -
Johnny's Quiet Day of fundraising for Meningitis Now
Johnny has recently been inspired to celebrate his 40th birthday with a very special fundraising and awareness day for Meningitis Now