Meningitis in your words

Natalie tells the story of her baby son Travis’ meningococcal septicaemia and recovery.

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

George shares his experience of having meningitis in sixth form, and the impact it has had on his memory.

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

Jerome talks about losing a leg to meningitis and how he never let it hold him back.

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

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

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

Meningitis Research Foundation Ambassador Ella contracted meningitis at thirteen months old. She shares her experience to help raise awareness.

Yvonne in Northern Ireland talks about the loss of her young son, Jack, to Hib meningitis in 1999.

Gina talks about losing two sons to meningitis - Ryan, a university student, and Joe, who was only weeks old.

Kathleen talks about losing her legs to meningitis when she was at university, and how she's adjusted to the changes.