Meningitis in your words

Lorna shares the story of losing her young daughter Sophie to meningococcal septicaemia, and the grief she's experienced.

Gemma describes the worst two weeks of her life when her son, Matthew, contracted meningococcal septicaemia at 13 months old.

Heather talks about contracting meningococcal septicaemia when she was 12, resulting in lower leg amputations and skin scarring.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ellie Mae's mother talks about her daughter's diagnosis and recovery after meningococcal septicaemia.

Deidre shares her story of her illness and recovery from meningococcal septicaemia.

Amy talks about her illness and rehabilitation following meningococcal septicaemia.