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📢 New publication with the Picker Institute explores post-hospital care for UK adults treated for meningitis. Findings show gaps in info, signposting and care continuity. Our recommendations now inform revised NICE quality statements. #PatientExperience #Meningitis

📢 New publication with the Picker Institute explores post-hospital care for UK adults treated for meningitis.
Findings show gaps in info, signposting and care continuity.
Our recommendations now inform revised <a href="/NICEComms/">NICE</a> quality statements. 
#PatientExperience #Meningitis
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Come along to our Midsummer Party 🪷 Hosted by the mallgalleries in London, celebrating original works of art by the SWA. Hear from people living with the impact of meningitis and bid to win donated works of art. 🧡 Purchase your tickets here: 🔗 bit.ly/4dgRl6q

Come along to our Midsummer Party 🪷 Hosted by the <a href="/mallgalleries/">mallgalleries</a> in London, celebrating original works of art by the <a href="/SWAinfo/">SWA</a>. 

Hear from people living with the impact of meningitis and bid to win donated works of art. 🧡 Purchase your tickets here: 🔗 bit.ly/4dgRl6q
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(1/2) Meningitis Now welcomes the news that the 4CMenB vaccine, currently used to protect against meningococcal group B disease (MenB), will be rolled out as a vaccine for gonorrhoea in England in a world-first programme. ⏩

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(2/2) CEO Dr Tom Nutt said “This is a significant step forward in the use of existing vaccines to tackle rising public health threats and a reminder of the vital role that vaccines play in saving lives and preventing serious illness.” - Read more here. 🔗 bit.ly/43myceW

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Sarah, 40, from Hellifield thought she was having a stroke — but it turned out to be viral meningitis. “Meningitis Now has helped me through its Helpline and made me understand that everything I’m feeling is normal.” Read Sarah's Story here:🔗 bit.ly/4kBD7Qj

Sarah, 40, from Hellifield thought she was having a stroke — but it turned out to be viral meningitis.

“Meningitis Now has helped me through its Helpline and made me understand that everything I’m feeling is normal.” 

Read Sarah's Story here:🔗 bit.ly/4kBD7Qj
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We are back with our meningitis A-Z 🧡 The common symptoms are easily mistaken for a cold or bad hangover, but make sure you know what to look out for and what to do in case things get worse. Get to know the signs and symptoms here:🔗 meningitisnow.org/meningitis-exp…

We are back with our meningitis A-Z 🧡 

The common symptoms are easily mistaken for a cold or bad hangover, but make sure you know what to look out for and what to do in case things get worse.

Get to know the signs and symptoms here:🔗 meningitisnow.org/meningitis-exp…
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Join us for Stroud's biggest walking event this September. You can take on the entire 21 miles or choose a distance that suits you. 📆 Sunday, September 28, 2025 📍 Stroud, Gloucestershire 🎟️ Purchase your tickets here: fivevalleyswalk.com ​#5VW #FiveValleysWalk

Join us for Stroud's biggest walking event this September. You can take on the entire 21 miles or choose a distance that suits you. 

📆 Sunday, September 28, 2025  
📍 Stroud, Gloucestershire  
🎟️ Purchase your tickets here: fivevalleyswalk.com

​#5VW #FiveValleysWalk
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“I didn’t remember how I was before the meningitis” 35 years on, Beverly is still living with the after-effects but support from Meningitis Now changed everything. “I finally know I'm not alone… That’s worth everything.” Read more here🔗 bit.ly/4kV906B

“I didn’t remember how I was before the meningitis”

35 years on, Beverly is still living with the after-effects but support from <a href="/MeningitisNow/">Meningitis Now</a> changed everything.

“I finally know I'm not alone… That’s worth everything.”
Read more here🔗 bit.ly/4kV906B
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We’re demanding action on MenB. We’re calling for: 1️⃣ MenB vaccination for all those most at risk 2️⃣ A MenB booster programme for adolescents from 2030 3️⃣ Access to MenB vaccination on the High Street at a fair price Sign the petition 👉 tfaforms.com/5180071 #NoPlanBforMenB

We’re demanding action on MenB. We’re calling for:

1️⃣ MenB vaccination for all those most at risk
2️⃣ A MenB booster programme for adolescents from 2030
3️⃣ Access to MenB vaccination on the High Street at a fair price

Sign the petition 👉 tfaforms.com/5180071

#NoPlanBforMenB
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We're back with our meningitis A-Z series 🧡 This week is D for Diagnosis. Want to learn how meningitis is diagnosed? Watch this. ⬇️

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Kate’s daughter Sophia, 19, nearly died from MenB while at university. “All this could have been avoided if she had been given the MenB vaccine.” Read their story on our website🔗 bit.ly/4dVDN0F #NoPlanBforMenB

Kate’s daughter Sophia, 19, nearly died from MenB while at university.
“All this could have been avoided if she had been given the MenB vaccine.”

Read their story on our website🔗 bit.ly/4dVDN0F 
#NoPlanBforMenB
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“He explained that he was feeling a bit off colour... I suggested that he come home for a few days so that I could keep an eye on him... a decision that almost certainly saved his life." 🔗 bit.ly/4443xDA #NoPlanBforMenB

“He explained that he was feeling a bit off colour... I suggested that he come home for a few days so that I could keep an eye on him... a decision that almost certainly saved his life."
🔗 bit.ly/4443xDA
#NoPlanBforMenB
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“I’ve never felt as physically weak as I did that night.” Basil spent two weeks in a brain injury ward and was discharged with no follow-up or support. With support from Meningitis Now Basil is adjusting to life with after-effects. 🔗 bit.ly/3ZlK0Nw

“I’ve never felt as physically weak as I did that night.”
Basil spent two weeks in a brain injury ward and was discharged with no follow-up or support. 
With support from Meningitis Now Basil is adjusting to life with after-effects.
🔗 bit.ly/3ZlK0Nw
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“She was taken into a room and we were told she didn’t have a percentage chance of survival.” But she did. “She is our meningitis warrior and we are so, so proud of her.” #NoPlanBforMenB Read Jasmine's story here: 🔗 bit.ly/4443xDA

“She was taken into a room and we were told she didn’t have a percentage chance of survival.”

But she did.

“She is our meningitis warrior and we are so, so proud of her.”

#NoPlanBforMenB

Read Jasmine's story here: 🔗 bit.ly/4443xDA
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"Toby never asked for this life. Didn’t choose the start he got. Didn’t pick the body or brain or wiring he lives with. But he shows up." James shares an honest account of his son Toby's diagnosis of bacterial meningitis and what happened next. 🔗 bit.ly/44nqfqr

"Toby never asked for this life.
Didn’t choose the start he got.
Didn’t pick the body or brain or wiring he lives with.
But he shows up."

James shares an honest account of his son Toby's diagnosis of bacterial meningitis and what happened next. 🔗 bit.ly/44nqfqr
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Ann was 71 when she fell seriously ill with bacterial meningitis in 2010. She was rushed to hospital and placed in a coma. “If vaccines can prevent people getting such dreadful diseases, they should be readily available.” 🔗 Petition: bit.ly/43OFhXf #NoPlanBforMenB

Ann was 71 when she fell seriously ill with bacterial meningitis in 2010. She was rushed to hospital and placed in a coma.
“If vaccines can prevent people getting such dreadful diseases, they should be readily available.”
🔗 Petition: bit.ly/43OFhXf
#NoPlanBforMenB
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There is still time to join #teamtangerine and the Meningitis Now family at a running event this year! #LochNessMarathon #CardiffHalfMarathon #LondonLandmarksHalfMarathon #LondonMarathon Head to our website to sign up now: bit.ly/4lMsMSd

There is still time to join #teamtangerine and the Meningitis Now family at a running event this year!
#LochNessMarathon
#CardiffHalfMarathon
#LondonLandmarksHalfMarathon
#LondonMarathon
Head to our website to sign up now: bit.ly/4lMsMSd
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When you agree to do Meningitis Now's 100k challenge on a space hopper.... ​ ​There are still 21 days left in July, so you can still sign up and challenge yourself to cover 100k and raise £150 towards our life-changing work in the process. Sign up here: bit.ly/3ZAKhfm

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We had a great time in Edinburgh at Race the Tram 💫 With 123 brilliant participants we’ve managed to raise £1328 This was such a wonderful opportunity to meet our Scottish followers and work together to raise money for this wonderful cause. Read more: bit.ly/4ljnOwm

We had a great time in Edinburgh at Race the Tram 💫 
With 123 brilliant participants we’ve managed to raise £1328
This was such a wonderful opportunity to meet our Scottish followers and work together to raise money for this wonderful cause. 
Read more: bit.ly/4ljnOwm