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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.


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Dec
10
Meningitis and Septicaemia 2019
Nine new presentations added
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Dec
06
Adam launches Christmas campaign in Ireland
Star fundraiser developed meningitis in 2016.
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Dec
04
Student raises awareness at Christmas
Shirali Patel became rapidly ill when she returned home at the start of the Christmas holidays
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Dec
03
Belfast Meet Up announced
January date for local meet up for our Members, Ambassadors, and anyone else affected by meningitis
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Case in your area?
Case in your area?

Meningitis cases rise during the winter months.


If you have any concerns or questions our Membership and Support team are here to help.


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Our latest blog

Can we actually defeat meningitis?


Meningitis is a deadly and complicated disease - so is it actually possible to truly "defeat" it?

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Defeating meningitis by 2030

A global vision


An action plan to get there

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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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Meningitis affects
5 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
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.

See over 650 real life stories
Antonia Colaluca
Viral Teenager England
Chloe Horsman
Group B meningococcal (MenB) Teenager England
Mylo Westwood
Bacterial meningitis Child 6-12 England
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