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Meningitis in your words

Here you’ll find stories from those whose lives have been changed by meningitis. Whether you’ve experienced it, supported someone, lost a loved one, or are working to defeat it, your story matters.

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A young baby sat on a chair in a field

Violet Hensch’s story

Violet contracted bacterial meningitis as a newborn. Thanks to quick action and treatment, she’s now thriving and hitting all her milestones.

A young boy sitting on the beach in front of some sandcastles, smiling.

Frank Rogers' story

Frank was only days old when he was diagnosed with meningitis caused by group B strep. His mum, Kate, shares their family's story.

Cat Shehu and her daughter Dolcie

Cat Shehu's story

Cat shares her experience of losing a baby to group B strep at 24 weeks and the birth of her subsequent daughter.

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Caoimhe Dunne's story

Geraldine shares the story of her daughter Caoimhe's illness with streptococcal meningitis at eight days old and her recovery.

Lucy Cummings wearing a skeleton onesie

Lucy Jo Cummings' story

Amanda shares the story of her daughter Lucy’s meningitis as a 10-day-old baby, and her full recovery.

A photograph of a baby sleeping and a toddler.

Megan McClure's story

Nicky tells the story of her baby Megan’s group B streptococcal meningitis at just two days old, and her survival.

Baby Cayden Grove sleeping

Cayden Grove's story

Caroline talks about the death of her son Cayden from meningitis and septicaemia at only 22 days old.