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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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Amy Davis’ story

Amy talks about her illness and rehabilitation following meningococcal septicaemia.

Matthew Willis' story

Matthew talks about the effects of brain damage caused by pneumococcal meningitis on his son, Sam.

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Sarah Lockey's story

Sarah talks about her daughter Tilly's meningococcal septicaemia its after-effects, including amputations.

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Ben Etheridge's story

Ben, now a teenager, contracted Group B meningococcal disease aged three. He and his mum Christine share his story.

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Kathleen Hawkins' story

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

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Skye Draper's story

Skye's mum Gabi tells the story of her pneumococcal meningitis, and brave rehabilitation and recovery.

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Viv Bell's story

Viv was in a coma for nine weeks with meningococcal septicaemia. Here she shares her experience of the after-effects.