A possible after effect of meningitis is losing your hearing. This happened to Ryan. Ryan shares his story about what happened after this.


If you or a loved one under 18 has lost their hearing after meningitis we are hosting an online information event.

Keep Connected: Hearing loss- learning to live with hearing loss after meningitis.


Hearing loss is a common after-effect of bacterial meningitis. Difficulties can range from mild hearing loss through to profound deafness in one or both ears. Learning to live with hearing loss can take time and will require learning new strategies and tools for day to day living.

We are delighted to have Rebecca Mansell, Chief Executive of the British Deaf Association, join us for this information session. Rebecca, who at aged 4 had meningitis, will share her personal experience of living with hearing loss after meningitis and will be talking about some of the work the British Deaf Association do to empower deaf people.