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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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Safeguarding

The purpose of these policies is to make sure that the actions of any adult in the context of the work carried out by the Society are transparent and safeguard and promote the welfare of all children and adults at risk.
Andrew's story

Andrew was affected by Rhombencephalitis last year. Sadly, he passed away. His mum, Karen, talks about her son's illness and shares her eulogy to him.
EU exit information for patients

Information for patients in a no-deal EU exit
Dr Thomas Pollak

NIHR Clinical Lecturer at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King’s College London

Grimsby 10k 2019

We have places available in the Grimsby 10k on July 21, 2019
Kapow! Leeds

Children and adults are invited to run, jog or walk around the Kapow! Superhero Challenge course in Leeds on June 30, 2019.
Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2019

Take part in Scotland's largest running festival - there are a variety of race lengths and races for all ages
Hackney Half Marathon 2019

Book your place on the Hackney Half Marathon on May 19, 2019
Bristol 10k 2019

Sign up for a run with a view, including the iconic Avon Gorge and Clifton Suspension Bridge; safe in the knowledge that the route is secure with all roads closed. You will receive an exclusive medal and t-shirt, a finishers pack filled with goodies, a timing chip, plus free training and advice.
Chiltern Challenge 2019

July 27/28, 2019
Peak District Challenge 2019

13/14 July, 2019
Isle of Wight Challenge 2019

May 4/5, 2019
Thames Bridges Trek 2019

September 7, 2019
Thames Path Challenge 2019

September 7/8, 2019

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.
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.
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.
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.
Japanese encephalitis

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