Launched by UK charity, the Meningitis Trust, this annual event, aims to improve vital awareness of viral meningitis and its true impact, after a recent survey showed that 97% of its victims are left with debilitating after-effects.
The Meningitis Trust has a number of free services that are tailored to victims of viral meningitis, including funding complementary therapies, counselling, one-to-one support and home visits. Services can be accessed via the charity’s free 24-hour nurse-led helpline on 0808 80 10 388 or www.meningitis-trust.org/support. Visit the website too for a viral meningitis factsheet, including signs and symptoms, and a summary of the survey findings.