Information for Carers and family

Dealing with bereavement

Although bereavement affects us in very different ways, the experience of others may help us to acknowledge and face the reality of our own feelings, while reassuring us that coping with the loss in our own way is acceptable and normal.Read more

Encephalitis: The difference we make

How the Encephalitis Society makes a difference to people who have been affected by encephalitis (inflammation of the brain)Read more

The challenge of caring

If you are caring for someone affected by encephalitis, it is important to acknowledge that this is likely to have a significant effect on you, and you too will need support.Read more

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Firing on all cylinders with My Brain: My Family

London was calling for My Brain: My Family - our family fun and resilience day - at London Fire Brigade Museum, Lambeth

Patients needed to help with Rasmussen's Encephalitis study

University College London needs UK-based patients affected by Rasmussen's Encephalitis to help with a groundbreaking project

The Lancet Summit

The Lancet Summit: Inflammation and Immunity in Disorders of the Brain and Mind in Barcelona, Spain, on November 15-17, 2018, will bring together neurologists and psychiatrists to discuss recent, ongoing, and future research in the developing field of neuroimmunological disease

Encephalitis Society invited to share charity marketing experiences

Julia Clark, Director of Income Generation at the Encephalitis Society, will be among the speakers at The Chartered Institute of Marketing's How Marketing Can Help Charities event in York on September 19.

Anti-NMDAR encephalitis

Anti-NMDAR encephalitis is an autoimmune disease that causes psychiatric features, confusion, memory loss and seizures followed by a movement disorder, loss of consciousness and changes in blood pressure, heart rate and temperature.

What is encephalitis?

Encephalitis is an inflammation of the brain caused by an infection or through the immune system attacking the brain in error.

Herpes Simplex virus encephalitis

Herpes simplex encephalitis is a type of infectious encephalitis which happens when herpes simplex virus (HSV) enters the brain. Usually, it begins with ‘flu-like’ symptoms followed by neurological deterioration, which may include personality and behavioural changes, seizures, weakness and difficulties in communication.

Limbic encephalitis

The term ‘limbic encephalitis’ (LE) describes the condition when limbic areas of the brain are inflamed (swollen) and consequently not functioning properly. Most forms of LE fall into two main categories: infectious encephalitis and autoimmune encephalitis.

Guidelines for recovery

No two people with encephalitis have the same outcomes. People recover at different paces. Recovery can be helped by having lots of rest, good nutrition, helpful social network and support from professionals.

Japanese encephalitis

Japanese encephalitis is an infectious encephalitis caused by Japanese encephalitis virus transmitted by mosquitoes, called ‘Culex’ mosquitoes.

West Nile encephalitis

West Nile encephalitis is a type of infectious encephalitis caused by West Nile virus. People usually become infected after being bitten by a mosquito, which has fed on an infected bird.

Measles infection and encephalitis

Measles causes encephalitis in children with measles infection. Measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine is a very effective way to prevent against these diseases.

Hashimoto's encephalopathy

Hashimoto's encephalopathy is a rare condition, which is probably of autoimmune origin. The concept of HE is becoming fragmented into a number of other types of autoimmune encephalitis which appear to have their own autoantibodies, prognosis and associated features.

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