Links

Links

Useful health and meningitis related sites:

Health Protection Agency - www.hpa.org.uk

The function of the Health Protection Agency (HPA) is to protect the community against infectious diseases and other dangers to health.

Department of Health - www.dh.gov.uk

The aim of the Department of Health (DoH) is to improve the health and wellbeing of people in England.

NHS Immunisation Information - www.immunisation.nhs.uk

Up-to-date and accurate source of information on vaccines, disease and immunisation in the UK provided by the NHS and Department of Health for patients.

Neisseria.org - www.neisseria.org

This site exists to provide an electronic resource for all individuals interested in research and clinical aspects of Neisseria, especially Neisseria meningitidis (the scientific name of the bacteria that causes meningococcal disease).

Killer Disease on Campus - www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/meningitis

This is an interactive website based on the 'Killer Disease on Campus' NOVA TV programme which was produced by Jeremy Llewellyn-Jones after he paid a visit to St. Mary's hospital in London. The animations show how meningococcal bacteria wreak havoc inside a victim's body and how vaccines are made. The programme was broadcast on PBS on September 3rd 2002.

Schoolscience - www.schoolscience.co.uk

Brought to you by The Association for Science Education, the schoolscience site is packed with free on-line resources, showing the application of the science you learn at school.

British Medical Journal - www.bmj.com

The British Medical Journal (BMJ) is one of the world's most influential and widely-read medical journals. Its aim is to lead the debate on health, and to engage, inform, and stimulate doctors, researchers and other health professionals in ways that will improve outcomes for patients.

Useful fundraising sites:

Just Giving - www.justgiving.com

Just Giving is a website which allows you to set up your own fundraising page website, which friends and family can then donate to online with a credit/debit card.

Charity Challenge - www.charitychallenge.com

If you want to take part in a challenge of a life time to raise money for help Meningitis UK, this is the site for you! This site offers over 30 different challenges to choose from.

Flora London Marathon - www.london-marathon.co.uk

The official site for the London Marathon.

BUPA Great North Run - www.greatrun.org

The official site for the Great North Run.

Payroll Giving - www.payrollgivinggrants.co.uk

The Payroll Giving website is a Home Office funded initiative, administered and promoted by the Institute of Fundraising, in partnership with Business in the Comunity.

HM Revenue and Customs ‘Charities' Section - www.hmrc.gov.uk/charities/index.htm

This website provides a single reference point for information about Gift Aid and tax reliefs for charitable donations.

Other useful sites:

Association of Medical Research Charities - www.amrc.org.uk

The Association of Medical Research Charities (AMRC) is an umbrella organisation which provides support and guidance to medical research charities in the UK, of which Meningitis UK is a member.

Charity Commission of England & Wales - www.charity-commission.gov.uk

The Charity Commission is established by law as the regulator and registrar for charities in England and Wales. Their aim is to provide the best possible regulation of charities in England and Wales in order to increase charities' effectiveness and public confidence and trust. Meningitis UK is officially registered under the Charity No. 1076774 in England & Wales.

NB: Meningitis UK cannot be held responsible for the content or reliability of linked websites. Links are provided for information purposes only and should not be taken as endorsement of any kind.