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We at Meningitis Now have been deeply saddened by this story and have been in touch with Alfie’s family to pass on our deepest sympathy and to offer our support.

We are sad to report that a child has died after contracting Men B in Galgate, Lancaster

An adult from central Fife has died from meningococcal disease

In the inquest into the death of six-year-old Layla-Rose Ermenekli, the Coroner, Lisa Hashmi, last night ruled that her death from meningococcal sepsis, could have been avoided.

Meningitis Now are saddened to learn of the death of a 4-year-old boy in Llanelli after contracting meningococcal septicaemia

Meningitis Now is saddened to hear of another student death from suspected meningococcal disease in Bristol

An NHS report has revealed failings by Layla’s medical team to identify symptoms of meningitis and septicaemia.

Hospital admits errors which led to one-year-old boy dying from meningitis

Award-winning turkey farmer, Rod Adlington credits his fundraising success to the support of his friends, family and the farming community

A student at Northumbria University has tragically died from meningococcal meningitis (group W).

The father, wife and sister of a young man who died from meningitis in 2014 have completed the Three Peaks Challenge, raising an incredible £3,000 in his memory.

Many people think meningitis only affects babies and children and so men of all ages, may not recognise the symptoms.

Many of you will have seen and signed the online petition calling for the Meningitis B vaccine to be given to all children, not just newborn babies

We’re supporting Baby Loss Awareness Week, which takes place between 9 and 15 October

Congratulations to Tracey Saunders and family on publishing Robey and the Dentist, a very special book written and illustrated by Tracey’s son Edward when he was just 11

A Birmingham man is ‘pedalling for pounds’ to raise vital funds for Meningitis Now