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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

As our Rebuilding Futures Fund reopens, we take a look back at how the COVID-19 Young Futures Fund provided a lifeline of financial support during lockdown

Back in June, we surveyed a number of people in the UK who have been affected by meningitis to see how the coronavirus pandemic was affecting them. Here's what we found

With face coverings becoming more commonplace, find out more about why they are advised and the guidance in place

Supporters Julie and Hannah have been hard at work creating face masks, scrub bags and bunting to help protect against coronavirus and fundraise for Meningitis Now

What is contact tracing? Throughout the world it has been used as an important measure to help control the spread of infectious disease including meningitis.

Meningitis Now has over 30 years’ experience in supporting people affected by meningitis we have noticed several similarities in the impact of coronavirus.

Meningitis Now has welcomed the Chancellor of the Exchequers announcement that furloughing, the government’s job retention scheme, has been extended to October

Has ‘Stay Home’ advice delayed treatment for children? Meningitis Now have partnered with the University of Plymouth for this important study.

Despite the coronovirus outbreak, the Meningitis Now nurse-led helpline is still very much open. Our Helpline and Information Manager explains how this is operating at this time

As advised by the Government, Meningitis Now have taken steps to protect staff, volunteers and all our supporters from the spread of coronavirus

With the situation around coronavirus continuing to evolve and changes happening on an almost daily basis, Meningitis Now want to reassure you that we will still be here for you