Meningitis in your words

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

Gema shares her journey, from viral meningitis at age four to surviving pneumococcal meningitis as an adult.

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.

After developing viral meningitis while volunteering in Uganda as a teenager, Esmé reflects on recovery, university and lasting mental impacts.

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

Kaya was just a toddler when she was diagnosed with meningitis. Her mother, Candice Patrick, shares their family’s experience.

Carly had bacterial meningitis following an ear infection. Here she shares the story of her illness and recovery.

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

Paul shares the story of his struggles with memory loss and mental health after meningitis.

Zak shares his experience of meningitis, and his achievements and realisations since leaving hospital.

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