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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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Simon Robertson's story

Simon shares how his support network has helped him and his wife following his meningococcal septicaemia.

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Scotty Barbieri's story

Debbie shares the story of how her teenage son Scotty died from meningitis after the rapid onset of flu-like symptoms.

Sam Clarke's story

Sam’s mother Rachel talks about his sudden death from meningitis aged 4, and how it has affected the family.

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Rebecca Little's story

Pat and Roger talk about the tragic loss of their daughter Becky to meningitis, and the memorial awards set up in her name.

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Philip Brady's story

Philip’s mother Mary describes the pain of losing her son to meningococcal septicaemia just days after his 16th birthday.

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Nigel Knowles' story

Nigel’s mother Pauline tells the story of his diagnosis with tuberculosis meningitis aged four and its after-effects.

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Nick Bryan's story

Nick shares his story of becoming ill with meningitis on Christmas Day, and his difficult recovery.

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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.

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Lee Thorburn's story

Lee’s aunt Jackie tells the story of his listeria meningitis diagnosis and the after-effects he has experienced.