Current Vacancies

What is it like to work at the Encephalitis Society? Listen to our Chief Executive, Dr Ava Easton, talk about the benefits of working for our award-winning charity.

Current Vacancies

We are currently recruiting for a Fundraising Relationship Manager to join our team - find out more via our Application Pack below.

Responsible for managing existing, and developing new, relationships with the charity’s fundraisers on a global scale. This will include assisting with participation in all scales of fundraising challenge events internationally, including our award-winning event, BrainWalk.

This role will share responsibility with the fundraising team in delivering fundraising targets to help deliver the charity’s vision.

The role can be 37 or 30 hours and salary range is between 24k and 28k depending on experience. The role can be Hybrid. Please do get in touch with us to discuss further [email protected] or call 01653 692583.

Application Pack

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The Encephalitis Society and research

A brief look at how the Encephalitis Society has supported and funded research
Support Research

All donations will be doubled - and support research - during Encephalitis Research Month in June
Encephalitis 2023 Programme

Full Conference Programme to be announced in September. Keynote and guest speakers and final running order for both days confirmed.
Euroimmun UK

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.
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.
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.
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.
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

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

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