• Encephalitis is inflammation or swelling of the brain
• Childhood Encephalitis usually results in an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) which can cause long term physical and cognitive problems
• Affecting over 6,000 people a year in the UK alone
• Anyone of any age or any background can get Encephalitis at any time
• Personally support families going through Encephalitis
• Raise awareness
• Fund research into causes, diagnoses & treatments
• Fund training for those involved with the ongoing care and rehabilitation of children with life changing Acquired Brain Injuries
“Encephalitis is still so unheard of by so many people, yet it is just as life threatening as, if not more than, meningitis… The support from people who have been there is genuinely invaluable. It’s not a faceless charity, you know their knowledge is first-hand, and it means the world to know that there are people there for you.” Matty’s Mum
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I was very honoured to be invited to become a Patron of this wonderful charity . I had no hesitation in accepting. As a father of young children myself, I so much admire…
I had never heard of Encephalitis. It is one of those illnesses that hardly anyone knows anything about. I have since come to understand just how vital this charity is, and when they asked…
It is wonderful to be part of such an incredible charity. Everybody associated with it works tirelessly to raise awareness and as…
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I was stunned when I was first told and had never heard of the illness. Then I started asking around and found quite a few people …
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