Health professionals information
We offer a wide range of support for health professionals and patients.
We are proud to be a certified member of The Information Standard. This is a quality assurance standard that ensures the information we produce is supported by the most relevant evidence and is produced according to strict processes and guidelines. All Meningitis Trust information that has been produced in accordance with the scheme is marked with The Information Standard logo.
To raise awareness and understanding
Signs and symptoms cards – we know these save lives! Download a pdf now
'Meningitis can affect anyone' leaflet
Fact sheets
Meningococcal disease – the facts Pneumococcal meningitis– the facts Meningitis vaccines – the facts Tuberculous (TB) meningitis – the facts Viral meningitis – the facts Neonatal meningitis - the facts Learning and development concerns after meningitis and meningococcal septicaemia Benefits fact sheet Grants fact sheet Complementary therapies fact sheet Meningitis Trust Support services fact sheet
For information about the after-effects of meningitis
References and evidence for our information products.
You can download our resources, order literature online, or us to send you a copy 01453 768000. If you need large numbers of resources simply complete our online order form or download the PDF.
If you have any questions or you would like more information, don’t forget that our nurses on our helpline are more than happy to help you. We also have a dedicated team that work on daily basis with health professionals, if you would like to discuss how we can help you or how you can help us, please get in touch.
For guidelines on the management of bacterial meningitis and meningococcal disease:
NICE guidelines: http://guidance.nice.org.uk/CG102
SIGN guidelines: http://www.sign.ac.uk/guidelines/fulltext/102/index.html
Meningitis information
Signs & symptoms
What is meningitis?
Types of meningitis
Treatment
Research
Support is just a phone call away
Call our 24-hour nurse-staffed helpline now 0808 80 10 388
Useful contacts
Jane Blewitt, Education and Training Manager, or Claire Donovan, Community Services Nurse Manager, on 01453 768000.
