Think Brain in FLAMES, Think Encephalitis
F.L.A.M.E.S stands for Flu-like Symptoms, Loss of Consciousness, Acute Headache, Memory Problems, Emotional/Behavioural Changes, Seizures. These are the symptoms most commonly found in both infectious and autoimmune causes of encephalitis.
77% of people have never heard of encephalitis.
We are determined to change this with your support.
Our ambition is to see F.L.A.M.E.S. displayed in schools, hospitals, GP clinics, and community spaces, helping ensure that fewer families experience the shock, delay, and devastation that encephalitis so often brings. Every 20 seconds, someone, somewhere in the world is diagnosed with encephalitis. The speed of that diagnosis can save — or change — their life.
We need your help today.
F.L.A.M.E.S. Coming to a billboard near you!
Our F.L.A.M.E.S. graphics are being displayed on billboards across the globe throughout February and beyond.
Thank you to Camino Communications who designed all our F.L.A.M.E.S. assets and to the teams at Landsec, JC Decaux, Lamar Advertising, IDS Media and Sports City Advertising for kindly gifting spaces across their advertising boards.
Support Our World Encephalitis Day Appeal
Our World Encephalitis Day Appeal for 2026 is dedicated to amplifying the voices and experiences of people whose lives have been changed by encephalitis.
We sat down with members of our community whose experiences testify to the symptoms of F.L.A.M.E.S. as they bravely share their story in support of raising awareness of this acronym to save lives.
Our WED appeal aims to raise £50,000 and we need your help!