Helpline

Freefone 24 hour helpline

• operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
• free calls in the UK ( Freefone 080 8800 3344 ) and the Republic of Ireland ( Freefone 1800 41 33 44 )
• confidential and impartial
• only meningitis charity accredited with the Telephone Helplines Association Quality Standard
• interpretation service in 150 languages
• written and oral information in 22 languages
• typetalk
• email facility - helpline@meningitis.org
• send a query

If you are concerned about meningitis and septicaemia

• the risks of contracting meningitis and septicaemia
• the symptoms of meningitis and those of septicaemia
• what to do if you suspect it's a case of meningitis and septicaemia

If you have been affected by meningitis and septicaemia

• in-depth information
• telephone befriending
• emotional and practical support
• free membership of the Foundation

If you are dealing with a case in the community

• working with health protection units
• schools
• employers