Improving the quality of life for all people affected directly and indirectly by encephalitis

 

People affected

New address!

  • Please note our new address is:
    The Encephalitis Society,
    32 Castlegate, Malton,
    North Yorkshire,
    YO17 7DT.

    Email and telephone information remain the same:
    Administration Line 01653 692583
    Support Line
    01653 699599
    Email mail@encephalitis.info

Encephalitis Register

  • A register of illness details and outcomes provided by people who have been affected by encephalitis themselves.
  • The aim is to produce a worldwide picture of the illness, creating a greater understanding and stimulating further research.
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The Encephalitis Society

We support adults and children affected by encephalitis, their families and carers by providing advice and information and working at national level to improve services.

We produce evidence based information on all aspects of the condition in printed, electronic, video and audio formats.

We raise awareness about the condition and its subsequent problems among relevant professionals, statutory agencies and the general public.

We conduct research and work in partnership with other researchers and their establishments.

Encephalitis Facts

  • Encephalitis is inflammation of the brain
  • Inflammation is usually caused by infection or an inappropriate auto-immune response to infection
  • The incidence is reported as 7.4/100,000 (based on US statistics)
  • Anyone can become ill with encephalitis, at any age
  • The inflammation can damage nerve cells resulting in "acquired brain injury"
  • Compared to other infectious diseases, encephalitis has a high mortality rate

Donations

The resources on this site are provided free of charge: but to continue our work we rely on donations

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News and Events

Encephalitis Society 2011 Essay Prize

Read our fantastic winning entries ...

January Sale

2012 Calendar only £4.99!

With the support of our Ambassador Rebecca Adlington we have 20 Limited edition Women's Sporting calendars signed by Rebecca for sale

2012 calendar


Encephalitis Society 2012 Diaries for only £2.00!

With the support of Moore Blatch Solicitors we have a fine leather diary that features the Encephalitis Society logo on the front for sale

2012 diary


Every penny is profit for the Society!

Order one today by visiting our online shop or phone Tamar on 01653692583

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Trustee Recruitment Read more . . .

Complimentary Will Writing Service

The Encephalitis Society in conjunction with Moore Blatch Solicitors are offering to all Society members who live in England and Wales* a complimentary (free) Will Writing Service.

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