What to do if you think you have it
If you, or someone you know, is ill and you suspect meningitis septicaemia contact a doctor immediately. Early treatment with antibiotics is vital.
Describe the symptoms carefully, mention you think it might be meningitis or septicaemia. If a doctor isn't available go straight to the nearest Accident & Emergency at hospital and insist on seeing someone. The nearest hospital is James Cook University Hospital, Marton Road, Middlesbrough, contact 01642 850850.
Help and support
NHS Direct operates a 24 hour advice and health information service providing confidential information on illnesses.
T: 0845 4647
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The National Meningitis Trust offers facts, information, literature and support to people concerned about meningitis and meningococcal disease. The freephone helpline is open 24 hours a day.
T: 0845 6000 800
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The Meningitis Research Foundation is a leading charity funding research into the treatment of meningococcal/septicaemia infection. The freephone helpline is open 24 hours a day, and they have information available in other languages.
T: 0808 8003344
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