Meningitis

• The Disease
  • Types
  • Personal stories
  • Symptoms
  • After effects
  • Facts and figures
  • Surveillance
  • FAQs
  • Medical Glossary
• The Research
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After effects of meningitis

Meningitis is a life-altering disease. Those who survive can be left with serious after effects including: 

• deafness
• loss of sight
• learning difficulties
• memory issues
• behavioural problems
• amputations (where septicaemia is involved)

While our primary aim is to find a vaccine to protect against meningitis we know there are many people living with the impact of this disease and we work in partnership with the Meningitis Trust to support them.

The Meningitis Trust is the primary UK provider of professional services and community based support for people affected by meningitis. It helps around 20,000 people each year with a range of services provided by formally qualified and skilled professionals.

Its services are all free and available to anyone affected by meningitis for as long as they need it. They include:

• 24 hour freephone confidential helpline staffed by nurses (0800 028 18 28)
• counselling
• financial support grants
• family days
• art therapy
• home visits
• one-to-one contact
• community support

For more information, visit the Meningitis Trust website (opens in a new window).