Meningitis in your words

Charlotte lost her lower arms and legs to meningitis and sepsis. Her mother Jenny shares the story of her illness and recovery.

Sue describes her son Cieran's meningococcal meningitis and the after-effects they are managing.

Zoe shares her story of having meningococcal septicaemia - initially mistaken for a migraine - when she was 18 years old.

Zak’s mother Vikki tells the story of his pneumococcal meningitis and subsequent difficulties with cerebral palsy and epilepsy.

Victoria shares her story of the loss of her partner Andrew and her quest to understand more about meningitis.

Trevor tells the story of his illness and recovery from viral meningitis.

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

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

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

Anne talks about the loss of her daughter, Sally, to group B meningococcal meningitis in 2011.

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

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