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Dr Tom Nutt, has stressed the importance of negotiations about to start between the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) and Government for a sustainable approach to medicines provision

Thankfully, there is a very real sense now that we have returned to ‘normality’ at Meningitis Now, whilst recognising there are still real challenges ahead of us

We’ve published our latest annual report for the year ending March 2022

At the end of March 2023, Steve Dayman will leave Meningitis Now at the culmination of Spencer’s Legacy: nobody left behind

We’ve welcomed the publication of research findings from a large-scale study that examined the impact of the UK’s MenACWY vaccination programme

We’re after your help please to be part of an important national survey, which we hope will help to improve the aftercare and support provided to people who have been diagnosed with meningitis and have spent time in hospital

Our congratulations to Professor Richard Moxon, a long-standing associate of Meningitis Now, who has been officially recognised for his key contributions to the development of meningitis vaccines

We're delighted to announce that we've reinstated funding for a major research project into developing an improved vaccine against pneumococcal meningitis

Our new survey focuses on the recovery and outcomes of UK adults aged 16 and over who have been hospitalised in the last five years with viral or bacterial meningitis

The financial year 2020-21 presented a great number of unprecedented challenges for Meningitis Now. But as we look to the future, we have reasons to remain optimistic

The findings of a recent survey emphasises the need for easy access to reliable, consistent information when a child is unwell or injured

Tom Nutt is one of eight leaders of the new council, which aims to ensure a more patient-centric strategy, policy and priorities

The Before Arrival at Hospital (BeArH) project explored factors affecting the timing of admission to hospital for children with a serious infectious illness such as meningitis

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

We are asking our MP contacts to support a proposal that will allow charities to continue their significant contribution to medical research and innovation

Yesterday (20 May) was International Clinical Trials Day – a day that aims to raise awareness of the importance and value of clinical trials

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

A rapid test to diagnose severe illnesses, including meningitis, is being developed by scientists at Imperial College London

A report published today, based on data from organisations including Meningitis Now, provides the most comprehensive analysis of UK health research funding ever

Clemence, the 3-month-old granddaughter of our founder Steve, is taking part in a study for a new vaccine against MenACWY