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Meningitis - help and support available
03 March 2008
Meningitis Research Foundation is offering help and support to individuals and families whose lives have been affected by meningitis and septicaemia, the blood poisoning form of the disease. These are devastating illnesses which affect some 3,000 people every year in the UK. They can kill in hours and leave many others with after effects that can be as serious as brain damage, deafness and amputations.
Your listeners can get information on meningitis and septicaemia by calling Meningitis Research Foundation's Freefone 24 hour helpline - 080 8800 3344. Building on 19 years of experience in supporting families affected, the charity provides a listening ear, as well as in-depth support, befriending and home visits. Our trained staff and nurses are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Information on meningitis and septicaemia is also provided in 22 languages in both written and audio format, on this website. Additionally an interpretation service is available in 120 languages through the helpline.
Knowing the symptoms of meningitis and septicaemia is vital as early diagnosis and treatment offers the best chance of a good recovery. However, for those already affected the Foundation can provide much needed help and support.
Media Contact: Julia Warren 01454 281811 or 07711 057875
Notes to Editor:
- Meningitis Research Foundation has current and future research commitments of £1.1 million and has spent almost £13 million on research since it was founded in 1989.
- Meningitis Research Foundation operates a Freefone 24 hour helpline - 080 8800 3344 - providing information on meningitis and septicaemia to the general public and health professionals.