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Meningitis in your words

Here you’ll find stories from those whose lives have been changed by meningitis. Whether you’ve experienced it, supported someone, lost a loved one, or are working to defeat it, your story matters.

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Daniella Nudd's story

Daniella shares her story of having meningococcal meningitis when she was a student at Nottingham University.

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Cara Smith's story

Cara talks about her experience of meningitis as a toddler and her full recovery.

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Jack McCord's story

Lauren shares how her dad Jack died from meningitis after being rushed to hospital for emergency treatment.

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Adrian Clarke's story

Adrian describes the symptoms and after-effects he has experienced from meningococcal meningitis.

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Robin Tudge's story

Robin tells the story of his recovery from meningococcal meningitis as a student in Liverpool.

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Jeff Pullinger's story

Jeff talks about his recovery from meningococcal meningitis and the fundraising activities he has completed.

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Kym Lockett's story

Kym shares how her daughter Penny died from meningococcal meningitis aged 17, and talks about the importance of vaccines.

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Nikki Craig's story

Nikki talks about having meningococcal meningitis and septicaemia, and her subsequent recovery.

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Robbie Jones' story

Robbie contracted meningococcal meningitis at 21 months, resulting in amputations. His mum Jill shares their story.

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Lesley Hart's story

Lesley talks about the effect meningitis has had on her life, and how it's changed the way she lives.

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Charlotte Nott's story

Charlotte lost her lower arms and legs to meningitis and sepsis. Her mother Jenny shares the story of her illness and recovery.

Cieran Burke's story

Sue describes her son Cieran's meningococcal meningitis and the after-effects they are managing.