Meningitis in your words

Lisa’s account of surviving MenB as a university student, its lasting impact, and her journey from intensive care to rebuilding her life.

Samantha shares her experience of contracting bacterial meningitis whilst heavily pregnant with her daughter.

Emma shares her story of every parents worst nightmare: her newborn son's diagnosis with viral meningitis.

Herbert reflects on living with recurrent meningitis and sharing his story to inspire and give hope to others.

Kayleigh shares how meningococcal sepsis nearly took her daughter’s life, the life-saving care that followed and the long-term impact of the disease.

Hannah shares the story of contracting pneumococcal meningitis twice within a year and how Meningitis Research Foundation supported her.

Olivia shares her experience of surviving meningitis twice, and how she's supporting Meningitis Research Foundation.

UB40 bassist Earl reflects on surviving bacterial meningitis and his road to recovery with the support of his family and bandmates.

Sylvia shares her experience of TB meningitis, from early symptoms and hospitalisation to long-term recovery and life after discharge.

Jake has had meningitis six times as a result of complications from cholesteatomas. Here shares his story, including the after-effects he's experienced.

Lysey shares the story of her daughter Phoebe’s meningitis at 20 days old and the after-effects she's experienced, including sleep problems.