Meningitis in your words

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

Carly had bacterial meningitis following an ear infection. Here she shares the story of her illness and recovery.

Mark was diagnosed with viral meningitis as a child. Here he talks about the mental and physical after-effects he's experienced since then.

Charlotte shares her story of having bacterial meningitis when she was three months pregnant with her son.

James talks about having viral meningitis as a college student, and its continuing effect on his short-memory.

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

Alan shares his story of contracting meningitis while on holiday in Tenerife, and needing several operations as a result.

Nicole shares her story of having viral meningitis twice and the after-effects this has caused.

Jule contracted bacterial meningitis aged 32 and has since recovered, but with lingering neurological after-effects.

Due to complications from a serious childhood injury, Savannah has had meningitis four times. Here she shares her story.

Tracey talks about how the after-effects of bacterial meningitis have impacted her physical and mental health.