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  1. About us
  2. Our team
  3. Our President / VPs

President / VPs

Baroness Anne McIntosh of Pickering

Baroness Anne McIntosh of Pickering

Baroness McIntosh knows first-hand of encephalitis and the Society through her role as MP in Thirsk and Malton and after her husband was affected by the condition at the age of 24. Read more

Published: 1st June, 2017

Updated: 23rd August, 2017

Author: Andrew Pitt

David Jennings

David Jennings

David Jennings is the managing director of UAP Limited, the door hardware and locking systems specialist. Read more

Published: 19th January, 2021

Author: Andrew Pitt

Janet Brown

Janet Brown

Janet Brown is a joint trustee of the Kirkby Foundation alongside her husband, Stuart, and is delighted to support the Encephalitis Society and help raise awareness of the disease which for many is relatively unknown. Read more

Published: 7th November, 2022

Author: Andrew Pitt

Kika Markham

Kika Markham

Kika is a renowned actress who has written a memoir of her life with husband Corin Redgrave who passed away after acquiring a brain injury Read more

Published: 1st June, 2017

Updated: 23rd August, 2017

Author: Andrew Pitt

Leigh Palmer

Leigh Palmer

Leigh is a long-time supporter of the Encephalitis Society and was previously our treasurer for several years Read more

Published: 31st May, 2017

Updated: 2nd March, 2021

Author: Andrew Pitt

Professor Barbara Wilson OBE - President Emeritus

Professor Barbara Wilson OBE - President Emeritus

Our president has worked in brain injury rehabilitation for 40 years and has won many awards for her work including an OBE for services to rehabilitation Read more

Published: 1st June, 2017

Updated: 19th January, 2021

Author: Andrew Pitt

Professor Tom Solomon CBE - President

Professor Tom Solomon CBE - President

Director, The Pandemic Institute, Liverpool; Vice President (International), Academy of Medical Sciences; Director, NIHR Health Protection Research Unit in Emerging and Zoonotic Infections; Chair, Neurological Science, University of Liverpool; Honorary Consultant Neurologist, Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust. Read more

Published: 31st May, 2017

Updated: 19th December, 2022

Author: Andrew Pitt

Richard Lockwood

Richard Lockwood

Richard has over 50 years' experience in the financial services and became a mentor to the Society in 2013 Read more

Published: 1st June, 2017

Updated: 23rd August, 2017

Author: Andrew Pitt

Robert Sutton

Robert Sutton

Robert is highly respected city lawyer who has championed the work of the Society since the tragic loss of his son in 2008 Read more

Published: 31st May, 2017

Updated: 23rd August, 2017

Author: Andrew Pitt

Stuart Brown

Stuart Brown

Stuart Brown was a Director and Owner of engineering and textile manufacturing companies. In 2010, he sold his business and established The Kirkby Foundation to support capital projects where there is a specific and genuine need. Read more

Published: 7th November, 2022

Author: Andrew Pitt

Tiggy Sutton

Tiggy Sutton

A long-standing supporter, Tiggy has raised thousands of pounds for the Society alongside her husband, Robert Read more

Published: 1st June, 2017

Updated: 23rd August, 2017

Author: Andrew Pitt

Tim Spring

Tim Spring

Safeguarding and Legal Trustee Read more

Published: 17th September, 2020

Updated: 17th January, 2023

Author: Andrew Pitt

Tom Naylor-Leyland

Tom Naylor-Leyland

Tom is the heir to the Fitzwilliam Estate and the driving force behind the ambitious plans to turn our hometown of Malton into the "food capital of Yorkshire" Read more

Published: 1st June, 2017

Updated: 23rd August, 2017

Author: Andrew Pitt

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    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 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?

    What is encephalitis?

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

  • Guidelines for recovery

    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

    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.

  • West Nile encephalitis

    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.

  • Death from encephalitis

    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.

  • Encephalitis: after-effects, recovery and rehabilitation

    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.

  • Emotional and behavioural changes

    Emotional and behavioural changes

    Following encephalitis, some people may experience emotional and behavioural changes including low mood, increased anxiety, depression, mood swings, frustration, aggression, impulsivity, disinhibition, and/or poor emotional regulation.

  • Get support

    Get support

    Our Support Service is here to help you with any questions about encephalitis, recovery and rehabilitation or emotional support.

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