Meningitis in your words

Lisa’s account of surviving MenB as a university student, its lasting impact, and her journey from intensive care to rebuilding her life.

Hannah shares the story of contracting pneumococcal meningitis twice within a year and how Meningitis Research Foundation supported her.

Olivia shares her experience of surviving meningitis twice, and how she's supporting Meningitis Research Foundation.

Naomi shares her powerful meningitis survival story, from induced coma to rebuilding her life, highlighting resilience, grief and hope.

At 73, Sheila survived group B strep meningitis. She shares her experience of diagnosis, intensive care and the lasting physical and emotional effects of recovery.

Naomi describes surviving meningococcal meningitis as a student, from flu-like symptoms to intensive care and the long-term impact of recovery.

Twins Polly and Felicity reflect on surviving meningitis as babies, and why they’re running the London Marathon for Meningitis Research Foundation.

Sue reflects back to March 1993 when her twin daughters became seriously ill with meningitis, leading to two weeks in hospital.

Philip shares his experience of the terrifying weeks when both of his twin daughters were diagnosed with meningitis.

Drag artist and RuPaul’s Drag Race UK star Lewis, also known as Ginny Lemon, shares their experience of viral meningitis.

Confederation of Meningitis Organisations (CoMO) member Andy shares his journey surviving meningitis and gaining a new life purpose.

Doctor Leah reflects on the importance of early diagnosis and vaccination, and how treating meningitis shaped her medical expertise.