Meningitis in your words

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.

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

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

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

Leo’s mother Lana shares her story of his tragic death from meningococcal septicaemia.

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

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.