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Powering the research, action and advocacy for

A world free from meningitis and septicaemia

Our work

Since the charity was founded in 1989, we have awarded 161 research grants. The total value of our investment in vital scientific research is over £19.1 million (€24.7 million)

Research

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We take action that benefits people directly, including training health professionals and providing support and information services.

Action and support

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We call for positive change as a united voice against meningitis and septicaemia, and a dedicated champion for those it affects

Advocacy and campaigning

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Symptom Checker

Meningitis and septicaemia can kill and disable in hours.


Learn the symptoms and act fast

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Apr
12
Changes to the UK pneumococcal vaccine schedule
MRF wants to see protection maintained
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Apr
03
Student to run marathon in memory of best friend
Honor McFarlane from Radcot, Oxfordshire
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Mar
28
Meningitis and Septicaemia Conference 2019
Booking now open
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Mar
27
NYC Marathon
MRF places up for grabs in the iconic race
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About meningitis and septicaemia
Meningitis and septicaemia are serious, life threatening illnesses
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Defeating meningitis by 2030
A global vision for meningitis by 2030 and an action plan to get there
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Our latest blog
What is the 'meningitis rash'? - The rash does not always appears in cases of meningitis, and the word ‘rash’ itself may be misleading. So, what actually is it?
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Featured fundraiser
Richmond Half and Marathon - Join us in September for the races that start at the beautiful Royal Botanical Gardens in Kew
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Meningitis affects
2.8 million people globally every year
1/10 people who get bacterial meningitis will die
2/10 people who get bacterial meningitis are left with an impairment like brain injury
The Book of Experience

The Book of Experience raises awareness of the impact of the disease by enabling people to share their story and experience from a unique and personal perspective.

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Gemma McGee
Group W meningococcal (Men W) Young Adult 20-25 Ireland
Hans Petersen
Group W meningococcal (Men W) Teen Denmark
Marcel Felimond
Meningococcal Adult 25-59 England
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