Meningitis and me

Welcome to our video series where people affected by meningitis share their experiences. We hope their tips and advice are helpful to you.

Introducing Meningitis and me

Watch our introductory video to find out all about our ‘Meningitis and me’ video series and how it can help you if you are facing a meningitis diagnosis, its impact or its after effects.

Meningitis recovery

Happily, many people who have meningitis recover. But recovery can bring its own challenges, and it's important to understand that it can be a long process.

Here we hear from people who have recovered from meningitis and their family members, to find out what the recovery process has been like for them.

Limb loss

Limb loss is a potential after-effect of meningitis-related sepsis, which can have major implications on daily life. In these videos, our contributors share how they adapted to life after limb loss.

Managing grief

Bereavement because of meningitis is still all too common. Meningitis progresses fast, so those affected are not prepared in any way for the shock and grief that comes from losing someone close to them.

People who have experienced a bereavement share their stories with us here.

Mental health

Any trauma or difficult period in life can be a challenge to come to terms with, and surviving a serious illness like meningitis is no different. The physical trials are often the focus but the effect on mental health can be just as challenging.

Here our contributors share how they have managed their mental health.

Legal advice

Meningitis disrupts normal life, and finding your feet again isn’t always easy. We’ve collaborated with the law firm Anthony Collins to get their expert advice on some common legal issues that you may face after meningitis.