Meningitis in your words

David Mills died of meningococcal septicaemia. His mother Kathleen shares her story.

Kirsty shares the challenges she has faced since her diagnosis of pneumococcal meningitis as a toddler.

Jeni shares the story of her daughter Kate’s death at 31 years old from meningococcal septicaemia and bacterial meningitis.

Dianne tells the story of her husband John’s sudden death from meningitis, and how their children have dealt with the loss.

Jasvinder tells the story of her daughter Amrit’s death from meningitis at only six months old.

Jo talks about the severe effects that meningococcal meningitis has had on her son, Jack.

Henry’s mother Kathryn describes his meningitis symptoms, diagnosis and rapid treatment.

Freya’s mother shares the tragic story of losing her to pneumococcal meningitis at 19 months old.

Clare tells her story about her twin sons, William and Edward, who had both meningitis, six years apart.

Evie’s mother Nicola shares the story of Evie’s group A streptococcal septicaemia and recovery.

Dylan’s mother Sabrina shares the story of his death from pneumococcal meningitis.

Diana talks about her long recovery and how her life has changed since she had meningococcal meningitis.