Jake William Maroney's story
Jake has had meningitis six times as a result of complications from cholesteatomas. Here shares his story, including the after-effects he's experienced.
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Sarah Cowan's story
Sarah had meningitis aged 4, and has had debilitating after-effects in the decades since, but has struggled to get treatment and support.
C.J.’s story
C.J. shares his experience of viral meningitis and how its after-effects have impacted his quality of life.
Jamie Thomas' story
Jamie shares his difficult recovery from meningitis and the effects it's had on his mental health.
Mark Wnink's story
Mark was diagnosed with viral meningitis as a child. Here he talks about the mental and physical after-effects he's experienced since then.
Laurie Ildau's story
Laurie talks about the lingering after-effects she's experienced since having viral meningitis.
George Thompson's story
George shares his experience of having meningitis in sixth form, and the impact it has had on his memory.
Chandra Taylor's story
Chandra shares the story of her experience with bacterial meningitis and the after-effects it has caused, including memory problems.
Paul Tidiman's story
Paul shares the story of his struggles with memory loss and mental health after meningitis.
Kristen Gillespie's story
Kristen had meningitis seven months after the birth of her baby. Here she shares the story of her illness and recovery.
Zoe Jeanes' story
Zoe shares her story of having meningococcal septicaemia - initially mistaken for a migraine - when she was 18 years old.