Meningitis in your words

Lee had pneumococcal meningitis at 13 months old. Now a grandfather, he talks about the after-effects he's experienced throughout his life.

Jake shares his experience of pneumococcal meningitis when he was in college, and life after his illness.

Vanessa’s mother Barbara shares the tragic story of her daughter’s misdiagnosis and subsequent death from meningitis.

Rebecca shares how her son Django was diagnosed with meningitis just after his first birthday, and his subsequent recovery.

Jennifer shares her experience of pneumococcal meningitis, her recovery and the after-effects she is managing.

Jacob’s father, Andy, felt compelled to tell the story of his son’s death from meningitis after finding comfort in others' stories.

Monique contracted meningitis at two and a half years old. Here she shares her story and describes the after-effects of the disease.

Joanne shares the story of her son Keane’s death from pneumococcal meningitis at five years old, after symptoms came on very rapidly.

Janine talks about her son's fight with pneumococcal meningitis, and his subsequent discharge from hospital and follow-up checks.

Laura and Michael Mittelman describe the tragic loss of their daughter, Alice, to pneumococcal meningitis.

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.