Meningitis Trust

• Meningitis info

  Who's at risk?

  • Babies and toddlers
  • Students
  • Meningitis in adults
  • Hajj and Umrah
  • Meningitis vaccines
  • Treatment
  • FAQs
  • References and evidence

  Meningitis Symptoms

  • Meningitis symptoms babies & toddlers
  • Meningitis symptoms children & teenagers
  • Meningitis symptoms in adults
  • Glass test
  • Meningitis mobile app news
  • Meningitis emergency
  • Don't wait for a rash
  • References and evidence
  • Signs and Symptoms video

  What is meningitis? Types and causes

  • Viral meningitis
  • Bacterial
  • Meningococcal disease
  • Pneumococcal
  • Hib
  • TB
  • Neonatal meningitis
  • Other types
  • References and evidence

  After meningitis

  • Recovery
  • Bereavement
  • Hearing and sight loss
  • Brain damage and epilepsy
  • Limb loss and scarring
  • Behavioural and Emotional
  • References and evidence
• How we help

  Resources

  • Childcarers
  • Teachers & pupils
  • Employers
  • Health professionals
  • Colleges and universities

  Our support services

  • Story centre
  • Helpline
  • Home visits
  • Financial grants and practical help
  • Counselling
  • Art therapy
  • One-to-one support
  • Family days
  • Meningitis awareness

  Local support

  • Scotland
  • Northern Ireland
  • North
  • North East
  • North West
  • Wales
  • West Midlands
  • Central England
  • East Anglia and London
  • South West
  • South Central and South East
  • Nurse support

  Health Professionals

  • Research
  • Conferences
  • Video Centre
• About us

  Vision and Mission

  • Our history
  • Raising and spending funds
  • The Information Standard
  • Standards and Ethical Policy
  • Our Future Plans

  Meet the team

  • Senior Team
  • Trustees
  • Patrons and ambassadors
  • Medical
  • Partnerships Programme
  • Join the team
  • Young Ambassadors

  News

  • e-News
  • Headlines magazine
  • Stay connected with the Trust
  • Annual review
  • Press Centre
  • Hollyoaks tackles meningitis storyline

  Campaigns

  • Education Campaign
  • Campaign news
• Support us

  Volunteer

  • Help us raise awareness
  • Help us support others
  • Help at an event
  • Administrative support
  • Volunteer stories

  Give money

  • Donate now
  • Give a regular gift
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  • Leave a gift in your will
  • Tribute funds
  • Donate with shares
  • Gift Aid explained
  • Play Cashcascade

  Get involved

  • At school
  • Higher education
  • Corporate and workplace
  • Trust and grant funders

  Online forum

  • Register
  • Manage profile
  • Ask a question/leave feedback
  • Share your experiences of meningitis
  • Fundraisers and volunteers
• Fundraising

  Events

  • Adrenaline events
  • Coffee Break
  • Cyclists
  • Overseas
  • Runners
  • Toddle Waddle
  • Walkers
  • Other Sporting Challenges
  • Christmas concerts

  Organise your own event

  • Press help for supporters
  • 10 simple ways to help today
  • Go yellow
  • Commando Joe
  • Star Fundraisers

  Tribute funds

  • Set up a Tribute Fund

  Events blog

• Donate now

24-hour helpline
0808 80 10 388