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Membership of the Encephalitis Society is open to people over the age of 16 and is completely FREE.

Membership demonstrates personal support for our work and enables you to influence the future development of the organisation. It is on the basis of an extensive and active membership that the Society is able to make confident representations on behalf of all who are affected by Encephalitis.

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Encephalitis Society shortlisted for Charity Times Award

The Encephalitis Society has been shortlisted for a Charity Times Award for Brain Walk, the mobile phone App that we launched for World Encephalitis Day 2018
Statement of activities

The activities we undertake towards achieving our aim are to provide support and information, raise awareness and promote and collaborate on research on encephalitis.
Professor Barbara Wilson honoured in NHS 70th birthday awards

Professor Barbara Wilson OBE, the world-renowned Clinical Neuropsychologist and President of the Encephalitis Society, is honoured in the NHS 70th birthday awards
British 10k is on the menu for Olive

Olive Ferguson, the Encephalitis Society's "resident teenager," is only days away from the British 10k. Here is her story.

Skirmish Superheroes Vs Villains Paintball Game

Are you a superhero or a super villain? Now is your chance to finally choose a side at a paintball weekend in support of the Encephalitis Society on September 21-23.
Thames Bridges Trek

September 8, 2018
Thames Path Challenge

September 8/9, 2018
South Coast Challenge

August 25/26, 2018 | South
Wye Valley Challenge

August 11/12, 2018
Jurassic Coast Challenge

Walk, Jog or Run along the dramatically stunning Jurassic Coast in Devon and Dorset. July 21/22, 2018
Alan's Chicago Marathon

Alan Barry ran the Chicago Marathon - breaking the three hour barrier at the same time
Great South Run 2018

October 21, 2018
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Our history

The history of the Encephalitis Society

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.
What is encephalitis?

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

Japanese encephalitis is an infectious encephalitis caused by Japanese encephalitis virus transmitted by mosquitoes, called ‘Culex’ mosquitoes.
Measles infection and encephalitis

Measles causes encephalitis in children with measles infection. Measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine is a very effective way to prevent against these diseases.
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.
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Encephalitis-guidelines for travellers

With increasing numbers of people travelling worldwide and the international spread of viruses (e.g. Zika virus), it is important to highlight the risk of infectious encephalitis and their preventive measures.