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Braving the shave to raise money for Meningitis Now
On the May Bank Holiday, Kathleen will be publicly shaving her head to say thank you for all of the support she's received since son Stanley recovered from MenB meningitis -
Treating meningitis without antibiotics - like a boat without a paddle
We have teamed up with the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) to fight back against antibiotic resistance - a very real threat to the treatment of bacterial meningitis -
Invasive meningococcal disease figures published for 2020-21
Latest data on incidence of meningococcal meningitis and septicaemia in England shows a reduction in cases during 2020-21 - although as we saw last week, MenB is now on the rise again -
Report indicates sharp rise in MenB cases in students
Since September 2021, there has been an increase in MenB cases - particularly amongst England university students - following the relaxing of lockdown restrictions -
Skydive for Meningitis Now after Rafe's recovery
Along with brothers Mikey and Eddie and best friend Adam, grateful dad Andrew has raised £6,500 by skydiving in celebration of his baby boy's recovery from bacterial meningitis -
Raising awareness on World Meningitis Day
On 24 April, join us in raising awareness of the signs and symptoms of meningitis on World Meningitis Day 2021 and help #DefeatMeningitis -
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 -
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 -
Laura shares her recovery experience after contracting meningitis at university
Laura was in her first year at York Uni when she contracted meningococcal meningitis, despite having the MenACWY vaccination -
Pneumococcal death in Durham
We are saddened to hear the news that 41-year-old Kerry Martin has died after contracting pneumococcal meningitis -
Tributes for Michelle
Dozens of heartfelt messages have poured in for Michelle Whyte, who sadly passed away after contracting meningococcal disease -
Third meningitis case confirmed in Huddersfield
It has been confirmed that a teenager from Huddersfield has died after contracting meningitis, just days after two cases were confirmed in the area -
Confirmed cases in Huddersfield
Two cases of meningitis have been confirmed at a high school in Huddersfield -
Charity skydive to say thank you
A grateful university student has taken on a skydive with three friends to say thank you for her recovery from meningitis -
Now and Forever – Eva’s appeal
We’ve received some wonderful comments from you as part of our summer appeal, which tells the sad tale of little Eva Davidson, who contracted meningitis on 24 January 2015 at just 22 days old and passed away six days later -
Meningitis survivors make a splash to stomp out meningitis
Meningitis survivor, Harmonie-Rose, will join Meningitis Now ‘Under the Sea’ for her first Toddle Waddle fundraiser -
Employees step up a gear and run wild for meningitis
Employees at Bentley and Lamborghini in Birmingham are stepping out from behind the wheel and tying up their laces to raise vital funds for Meningitis Now