Organisation: Meningitis Research Foundation

Description: Meningitis Research Foundation’s vision is a world free from meningitis and septicaemia. Although new vaccines have led to huge reduction in some forms of these diseases, it is vital that the Foundation continues to fund research and raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of these diseases.

Contact name: Liz Hamilton

Address:
71 Botanic Avenue
Belfast

Postcode: BT7 1JL

Tel: (028) 9032 1283

Fax: (028) 9032 1284

Email: liz@meningitis-ni.org

Website: www.meningitis.org

Sector (statutory, voluntary, community, other): Voluntary

Area of interest/expertise:
Public health and health promotion, service delivery, support to families

Mission statement:

Meningitis Research Foundation funds research to prevent meningitis and septicaemia, and to improve survival rates and outcomes. The charity promotes education and awareness to reduce death and disability, and gives support to people affected.