Legal advice

For the majority of people the journey through encephalitis, from diagnosis to accessing services for their recovery, is smooth, complicated only by the unique difficulties inherent to this illness. However, for a few people there may be a struggle to get an accurate diagnosis, appropriate treatment, support for recovery, educational support and protection for vulnerable relatives.

Our Neuro-Legal Handbook aims to provide clear guidance on some legal matters which may arise after your illness with encephalitis.

It focuses on various legal topics such as:

Clinical negligence
Special educational needs
Workplace discrimination
Court of protection
Lasting power of attorney and wills
Inquests
NHS continuing healthcare
Welfare benefits

This handbook also gives guidance on how to build a successful relationship with your solicitor.

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Encephalitis is an inflammation of the brain caused by an infection or through the immune system attacking the brain in error.
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Japanese encephalitis is an infectious encephalitis caused by Japanese encephalitis virus transmitted by mosquitoes, called ‘Culex’ mosquitoes.
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.
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