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£70,000 donation to fund breakthrough research into MenB

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Advocacy

Tools to help you advocate for change

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A global vision for meningitis by 2030 and an action plan to get there

Defeating meningitis by 2030

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Symptom Checker

Meningitis and septicaemia can kill or disable in hours.

Learn the symptoms, trust your instincts and always act fast.

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1/10 die as a result

2/10 left with an impairment like brain injury or amputation

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TCS London Marathon 2023

Run for a world free from meningitis at the iconic London Marathon 2023

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Removing MenC from the UK’s infant immunisation schedule: your questions answered

We answer questions from supporters, parents, carers, and journalists on the UK’s JCVI recommended changes to the routine immunisation schedule for children in the UK.

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About meningitis and septicaemia

Meningitis and septicaemia are serious, life threatening illnesses

What you need to know

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Our latest meningitis stories shared

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.

Melissa Pathirana

Type - GBS (Group B streptococcal)
Age group - Baby
Outcome - Bereavement

"I never even thought I could lose a baby."

Book of Experience

Ryan Ochieng

Type - Viral
Age group - Toddler
Outcome - Recovery with After Effects

"he was being given medication of pneumonia which didn't work"

Book of Experience

Morgan Stewart

Type - Viral
Age group - Adult
Outcome - Recovery with after effects

"It’s been three months and I still struggle with pain."

Book of Experience

See over 650 real life stories