News stories

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

Sophia is one of the latest meningitis survivors to benefit from our Rebuilding Futures Fund, with an iPad to help combat her visual impairment

With the help of some of the young people who have benefitted, our Believe & Achieve Programme Coordinator Becky tells us about how counselling can be a huge, positive step to take

Sometimes, the smallest bit of support can make a difference to a family affected by meningitis. After Liam's acquired brain injury diagnosis, mum Jo has received support from both Meningitis Now and CBIT

The Meningitis Now website is now even more accessible. The Recite Me assistive toolbar quickly and easily translates our content into over 100 languages, including 35 text to speech voices

Our upcoming B&A Social in Belfast is the perfect chance for young people with an experience of meningitis to get together, chill out and get inspiration for moving forward

Reece contracted meningitis as a child. He has recently received money by Meningitis Now's Rebuilding Futures Fund to purchase a specialised car seat

Registration closes soon for our B&A residential at the Calvert Trust; don't miss your chance for an activity-packed weekend!

Our favourite Strong Man Paul Gentry was among those taking part in a weekend for bereaved men, which - amongst other support events like it - can be funded through our Rebuilding Futures Fund

Quadruple amputee Taylor has just received funding through our Rebuilding Futures Fund for artificial grass so he can play safely in his garden

Kerry contracted meningitis over 13 times leaving her with various after-effects. She is now living a happy life and wants to thank Meningitis Now's Rebuilding Futures Fund

Kayleigh, along with her three daughters and their father, attended our Bristol Zoo support event last year following the death of son Tiernan from meningococcal septicaemia

Read our volunteering news from December 2019

Two years after losing her husband Stuart to meningitis, Michelle, who featured in our Adults Get It Too campaign, is encouraging others to reach out for support

The inquest into the death of Layla-Rose found more than twenty mistakes and dishonest statements against Doctor Harsha Rajana

Georgie Hall, who lost her son Ollie in 2017, is urging parents to trust their instincts and for medical professionals to listen to their concerns after an inquest ruled that Ollie's death could have been avoided

Influencer Dr Ali, who shares videos with his thousands of medical student followers, has brought his knowledge and quirky style to help us share the message

Our Rebuilding Futures Fund has helped meningitis survivor Helen have a better quality of life

Young people aged 14-25 who have been affected by meningitis are invited to our new Challenge day, endorsed by viral meningitis survivor Cat

Read our volunteering news from November 2019