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

Launching on Monday 29 June, Meningitis Now's COVID-19 Young Futures Fund will provide financial support for children and young people affected by meningitis

This Carers Week, we're encouraging carers to make sure they're looking after themselves too and staying connected with others

This week (May 18 - 24) is Mental Health Awareness Week and here at Meningitis Now fully support this. We are very aware of the impact that meningitis can have on mental health.

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

Vaccination is one of the greatest medical advances in the prevention of disease, even at this time, if you have one scheduled please make sure you keep the appointment.

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

Since 1992, April has been Stress Awareness Month. At at time when this seems particularly poignant, Meningitis Now want to reassure you that we're here for you

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