£2.3m study to investigate neurological effects of COVID-19

A £2.3 million study will investigate the neurological or neuropsychiatric effects of COVID-19 Read more
22 highlights from World Encephalitis Day 2021

Here are 22 highlights from World Encephalitis Day on the 22nd February, 2021. Read more
A summary of encephalitis research in 2019

A summary of key research studies as featured in our Research Summary - Advances in Encephalitis 2019 Read more
Newsletter - Summer 2020

Our summer newsletter is now available to read! Read more

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Garfield Weston Foundation awards £45,000 grant

The Garfield Weston Foundation has awarded the Encephalitis Society a £45,000 grant Read more

An interview with Rebecca Adlington - podcast

Rebecca Adlington talks about the Tokyo Olympics, motherhood, her connections to encephalitis, the pandemic and her experiences winning four Olympic medals in the swimming pool Read more

Fatigue and encephalitis - podcast

Donna Malley, from the Oliver Zangwill Centre, answers your questions about fatigue and encephalitis Read more

The role of Trustees with the Encephalitis Society

Dr Ava Easton, the Chief Executive of the Encephalitis Society, looks at the role of the Trustees in helping the work of the Encephalitis Society and why our volunteers play a critical role Read more

WHO discussion on global impact of encephalitis

The World Health Organization is to meet with Encephalitis Society and discuss report looking at global impact of encephalitis Read more

Sign up for a challenge in 2021

Find out which challenge events you can enter for the Encephalitis Society in 2021 Read more

Functional Neurology Disorder - Podcast

Dr Ava Easton talks to Professor Jon Stone and Dr Tim Nicholson about Functional Neurological Disorder Read more

Research Summary - Advances in Encephalitis 2020

Research Summary- Advances in Encephalitis 2020 is now available to download. It is a collection of research papers published during 2020. Read more

Encephalitis Research Month interviews

Dr Ava Easton, our Chief Executive, and supporters of the Encephalitis Society will be speaking to radio stations around the UK today about Encephalitis Research Month. Read more

Enceph-IG Trial - care centres needed

Researchers with the Enceph-IG Trial are seeking care centres to help them with their trial looking at Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG) in Autoimmune Encephalitis Read more

Make your first donation and have it doubled - for FREE

First-time donors to the Encephalitis Society can have their money doubled if they make a gift of over £500. Read more

CBE honour for Professor Tom Solomon

Professor Tom Solomon, the President of the Encephalitis Society, has been awarded a CBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours Read more

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Garfield Weston Foundation awards £45,000 grant

The Garfield Weston Foundation has awarded the Encephalitis Society a £45,000 grant
An interview with Rebecca Adlington - podcast

Rebecca Adlington talks about the Tokyo Olympics, motherhood, her connections to encephalitis, the pandemic and her experiences winning four Olympic medals in the swimming pool
Fatigue and encephalitis - podcast

Donna Malley, from the Oliver Zangwill Centre, answers your questions about fatigue and encephalitis
About us

NMDAR antibody encephalitis

NMDAR antibody 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.
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.
What is encephalitis?

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

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

Encephalitis is a serious neurological condition and unfortunately, despite improvements in specific and more supportive treatments such as excellent intensive care management, encephalitis still has a high mortality (death) rate.
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.
Encephalitis:after-effects, recovery and rehabilitation

This booklet provides key information about the type of issues that people may have after encephalitis, why rehabilitation/support from professionals and families are important and what options for self-help are available.