Meningitis in your words

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.

Joyce from Blantyre, Malawi talks from Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital about her eight-year-old daughter Caroline's meningitis diagnosis.

Dale describes his experience of bacterial meningitis and the effects on his body since his illness.

Nicola describes the lasting effect that meningococcal meningitis has had on her life.

Jeff talks about his recovery from meningococcal meningitis and the fundraising activities he has completed.