Call To Meningitis Sufferers To Share Stories
On New Website

Sufferers of meningitis are being urged to come forward and tell their stories via a new website to support ongoing research into the devastating after effects of the disease.

The call comes as the Meningitis Trust launched its new website as part of the Support for Life campaign, which aims to encourage a greater understanding of the after effects of meningitis and provide support to those affected.

A campaign report published by the Meningitis Trust in September stated that there was little research available into the after effects of meningitis and that thousands of people could be suffering in silence. The charity hopes that its new site will encourage sufferers to come forward and tell their stories.

Meningitis Trust Chief Executive, Philip Kirby said "We know that meningitis leaves lives and families devastated and people are living with the affects of meningitis often for the rest of their lives - and we want to hear from them. We have redeveloped the website in line with our Support for Life campaign, focussing on improving the information for sufferers, better access to support and community based staff and providing an opportunity to contact our Helpline by email. Through user-friendly navigation and simple design, we have made crucial life-saving information available to all those who need it - whenever they need it."

The website can be found at www.meningitis-trust.org and visitors can tell their story by clicking on the 'tell your story' link. Users can also access up-to-date information on meningitis, its signs and symptoms, vaccinations, treatment and prevention.

The site also offers dedicated pages for people across the UK on the 'in your area' section, profiling local events, support groups and local contacts

The website was developed by EPC Direct, Bristol and will be managed in-house.