| Press Releases Archive 2009 |
Press Releases
Viral meningitis warning as hot weather continues
8 July 2010
With temperatures continuing to be high, the UK’s only charity to offer a range of free professional services and community based support for people affected by meningitis - the Meningitis Trust - is urging people to be aware of the signs and symptoms of viral meningitis, as cases are known to peak during hot summers.
Stroud charity officially a top place to work
6 July 2010
Gloucestershire’s Meningitis Trust is officially one of the top three charities in the UK as a place where people want to work.
National Deaf Awareness Week (June 28-July 4)
24 June 2010
Loss of hearing is the most common after-effect that strikes people who survive meningitis. Half a million people in the UK have suffered from meningitis, and as many as 15 per cent (75,000) are left with serious after-effects like deafness.
New NICE guidelines could save lives
23 June 2010
After two years of development, clinical guidelines - produced by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) – have been published for the management of bacterial meningitis and meningococcal septicaemia in children and young people under 16 in primary and secondary care.
Research shows true impact of meningitis
18 June 2010
The Meningitis Trust – the UK’s only charity to offer a range of free professional services and community based support for people affected by the disease is asking for those who donate to charity to consider them in their salary.
Adrenaline junkies sought for charity
15 June 2010
Have you ever wanted to do something extraordinary that leaves you feeling on top of the world – all for a great cause? Now’s your chance, why not abseil down the Mersey Tunnel’s 50m Ventilation Shaft, or the Trafford Centre’s, Bell Tower in Manchester, which stands at 35m – both providing a great view of the Manchester area and Liverpool’s fabulous water front, as well as leaving you with an adrenaline rush and a feeling of doing something good for charity, all at the same time!
Helping thousands through your salary
14 June 2010
The Meningitis Trust – the UK’s only charity to offer a range of free professional services and community based support for people affected by the disease is asking for those who donate to charity to consider them in their salary.
Man flu or meningitis? Don't leave it too late to find out
11 June 2010
Men are notoriously reluctant to take their health seriously and are much less likely than women to consult their doctor. With National Men’s Health Week fast approaching (June 14 - 20), the Meningitis Trust is encouraging men to learn the signs and symptoms of meningitis and to be aware of its range of free professional support services available to them.
Would you like to take a walk with a difference?
8 June 2010
The Meningitis Trust is appealing for walkers to join forces on August 21 for a Saturday afternoon stroll with a difference - a sponsored walk across the sands of Morecambe Bay to raise funds for the charity.
'Come of England' - World Cup song released in aid of meningitis charity
7 June 2010
Andrew Burroughs, 26, died from meningitis on Christmas Eve 2008. In his honour a group of friends have come together as ‘More Tea Vicar’ to record a song called ‘Geeza’; to raise vital funds for the Meningitis Trust.
Unleash your imagination and write a play
2 June 2010
Do you enjoy putting pen to paper and coming up with imaginative stories? If so, why not enter the ‘Famous for Fifteen’ competition, which is back for its second year, and raise money for the Meningitis Trust in the process?
World first for meningitis charity
1 June 2010
UK charity Meningitis Trust is believed to be leading the world with the introduction of an iphone application which will help save lives through giving millions of iphone users easy access to the disease’s signs and symptoms.
21 May 2010
After her personal experience of meningitis last summer, TV presenter, Suzi Perry, is working with the Meningitis Trust to launch its new and exciting challenge trekking event to help celebrate its 25th Anniversary.
Families urged to learn meningitis symptoms
14 May 2010
The UK’s only charity to offer a unique range of free professional services to people affected by meningitis, is encouraging all families throughout the country to be aware of the threat of meningitis in time for ‘International Day for Families’ on Saturday May 15.
Meningitis charity celebrates 'International Nurses Day' - May 12
11 May 2010
As the world celebrates International Nurses Day tomorrow, the UK’s only charity to provide free, professional support to people affected by meningitis - the Meningitis Trust – is highlighting the valuable contribution its nurses make to individuals and families affected by meningitis across the country.
11 May 2010
Young Bournemouth musician Adam Tuffrey will be using his talents to benefit charity next month by hosting a music, dance and comedy spectacular in Bournemouth on June 3. The ‘Music 4 Life’ event, in aid of the Meningitis Trust, will be the third concert that Adam has organised since 2008 and he hopes it will be the biggest and best yet.
Meningitis C risk to British children
7 May 2010
Research by the Oxford Vaccine Group at Oxford University has found that many British children may not be protected against meningitis C, despite the current vaccine in the Childhood Immunisation Programme.
Giraffe breaks Guinness World Record
28 April 2010
A Meningitis Trust London Marathon runner has not only completed one of the world’s toughest challenges but has also smashed a World Record at the same time.
'Every second counts' walk set to raise awareness of meningitis
28 April 2010
More than 150 people will walk 21 miles from the General Hospital in Southampton to the Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth on Sunday May 16, in a bid to highlight the dangers of meningitis and raise £3,000 for charity in the process.
Patients Association Network for Patients Joint Manifesto for Trust
Press release issued by Patients Association
20 April 2010
Writing in a letter to the Editor of the Sunday Telegraph today the Patients Association Network for Patients launches its historic first joint manifesto. Developed with and supported by 30 patient support groups and charities the Network for Patients Joint Manifesto attempts to ensure the voices of patients and carers are at the “heart of the debate” on the future of health and social care during the general election. Under the theme of Trust, the three point manifesto demands clarity from politicians, transparency from the NHS and support from GPs in accessing help from groups like ours.
World Meningitis Day - April 24, 2010
19 April 2010
A HARD-HITTING warning about the dangers of killer disease meningitis has been issued to coincide with World Meningitis Day (APRIL 24).
Meningitis Trust statement - Dispatches TV programme on the London Marathon
9 April 2010
Responding to tonight’s Dispatches TV programme on the London marathon, Sue Davie, Chief Executive at the Meningitis Trust, says;
Meningitis Trust statement - travel vaccine
1 April 2010
Responding to the news that Novartis has launched a new vaccine that can protect travellers against four types of meningitis, Sue Davie, Chief Executive of the Meningitis Trust, says;
New meningitis vaccine to give better protection across UK
26 March 2010
Two of the UK’s leading meningitis charities have come together to celebrate the launch of a new vaccine to help protect against pneumococcal meningitis. The Meningitis Trust and Meningitis UK have welcomed the new vaccine, which all children will be offered through the Childhood Immunisation Programme in the UK from April 1.
Meningitis Trust statement - smoking in the home
24 March 2010
Responding to the report from the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) which found that smoking in the home is a major hazard to the health of the millions of children in the UK who live with smokers, Sue Davie, Chief Executive at the Meningitis Trust, says;
School hosts meningitis awareness day
24 March 2010
Oakhurst Community Primary School is hosting a Meningitis Awareness Day on Monday March 29 to raise money for the Meningitis Trust. Children at the school will be dressing up as ducks, releasing balloons, and taking part in duck-themed activities to reflect the charity’s mascot, Monty the Duck.
Meningitis charity to raise awareness in Ipswich Town Centre
3 March 2010
In response to recent deaths from meningitis in Ipswich, the Meningitis Trust – the UK’s primary provider of professional services and community based support for people affected by meningitis - is taking its campaign, of raising awareness of the disease and the work of the Trust, to the streets.
Meningitis Trust media statement in response to fifth suspected meningitis death in Ipswich
15 February 2010
Responding to this afternoon’s news that a fifth person, Mark Flannigan, has died of suspected meningitis following an earache in Ipswich. Sue Davie, Chief Executive at the Meningitis Trust, makes her statement.
Charity launches 'Together We Can Make A Difference' campaign across Scotland
15 February 2010
Scotland’s only provider of professional support for people affected by meningitis, the Meningitis Trust, is campaigning to reach the thousands of people across the country who are suffering from the impact of the disease alone and in silence - and it needs your help.
Meningitis Trust media statement in response to fourth suspected meningitis death in Ipswich
29 January 2010
Responding to this afternoon’s news that a fourth person has died of suspected meningitis in Ipswich in a matter of weeks, Sue Davie, Chief Executive at the Meningitis Trust, makes her statement.
Meningitis Trust legendary Three Peak Challenge
28 January 2010
The UK’s only charity to offer a range of free professional services and community based support for people affected by meningitis is calling for adrenaline junkies across the UK to come together and climb the highest mountains in England, Scotland and Wales.
26 January 2010
A local mother of two, from Cramlington, is organising a ‘Champagne and Feathers Ball’ for a charity close to her heart at the Marriott Gosforth Park in Newcastle on Saturday March 20.
Fancy a waddle for charity?
22 January 2010
It’ll soon be spring time, when the Meningitis Trust will see thousands of children make mini steps across the UK to do their bit for the charity by taking part in its annual Toddle Waddle, throughout April.
Help the Meningitis Trust celebrate the 30th Great North Run
20 January 2010
A UK meningitis charity, the Meningitis Trust, is appealing for all budding athletes to help fill its remaining guaranteed places at the BUPA Great North Run – the world’s largest half marathon, taking place on Sunday September 19.
Meningitis Trust media statement - new 13-valent vaccine for pneumococcal disease
19 January 2010
A statement responding to the news that a new 13-valent vaccine for pneumococcal disease has been accepted into the Childhood Immunisation Programme.
Climb the English 3000s for meningitis charity
14 January 2010
The Meningitis Trust – the UK’s only charity to offer a range of free professional services and community based support for people affected by meningitis – has launched a new challenge event on September 9 – 12, 2010 and one of its Ambassador’s ex-Liverpool footballer, Ian Rush is supporting this adrenaline junkies dream challenge.
12 January 2010
The Meningitis Trust is appealing to local people in the North West who have a confirmed place in the BUPA Great Manchester Run to run for the charity as a volunteer runner.
Meningitis alert as cold weather continues
8 January 2010
With the cold weather set to continue across Britain for another few weeks, national charity, the Meningitis Trust, is warning people to watch out for the signs and symptoms meningitis.
Meningitis Trust media statement in response to suspected meningitis deaths in Ipswich
4 January 2010
Responding to the tragic news of three children in Ipswich dying from suspected meningitis over the Christmas break, Sue Davie, Chief Executive at the Meningitis Trust, says:
