Meningitis in your words

Social media influencer Simone, also known as Si Si, was 38 weeks pregnant when their two year old son, CJ, contracted meningitis.

Meningitis Research Foundation Ambassador and hand transplant recipient Mike shares his story to raise awareness and celebrate the NHS.

Linda shares her story of recovery from meningitis and the impact it has had on her life.

Zoey shares the story of how she lost her partner Dan to meningitis on Christmas Eve in 2014.

Ben contracted meningitis A, B and W at 15 years old. Here he shares the story of his illness, recovery and fundraising activities.

Debbie talks about how her son Matt contracted meningitis while at university, and shares her advice to students.

David shares his story of surviving TB meningitis as a child and the after-effects he's experienced since then.

Sarah talks about her experience of being in intensive care with meningitis, and experiencing after-effects.

Eloise’s mother Christine shares the story of her hospitalisation with meningitis, and the after-effects and the stigma they have faced since her recovery.

Julie shares her experience of meningococcal meningitis and the impact it has had on her life.

Tim shares his experience of contracting meningococcal meningitis and talks about what he has learned.