Megs our beautiful, kind and gregarious daughter sadly passed away on October 29th 2025 from Meningits B (MenB). 

She had only been at Bournemouth University studying Physiotherapy for 5 weeks when she contracted MenB.

Megs was sporty, outgoing and had a real zest for life. Her smile, blonde hair and piercing blue eyes lit up any room!

Megs loved her netball, swimming and triathlon clubs.

On Oct 24th Megs had called 111 but after an hour of no call back, then attended Bournemouth A&E twice but had no blood tests or antibiotics and was categorically told by the doctor she didn't have Meningits when asked twice. She was told it was 'viral' and 'nothing sinister' and sent away back to halls of residence.

We decided to take Megs back home to Wales that night but on the journey home she deteriorated severely. We took her to Southmead hospital only minutes away. Megs suffered so horrifically it is too graphic to publish here. On arrival at Southmead hospital Megs suffered seizures and was placed in an induced coma and sent for brain surgery to have an EVD drain fitted to relieve the pressure on her brain. Megs was in a coma for 4 days but had suffered catastrophic brain damage and tragically deemed unable to survive. 

To say we were devastated is an understatement. Megs will be sorely missed by all her family, loved ones and dear friends. We love and miss you Megs xxx

After her death we learned the tragic news that anyone born before 2015 hasn't been routinely vaccinated against MenB. The vaccination they receive in secondary school only protects against the MenACWY strains.

Last year 100% of cases in the 15-19 age demographic were MenB.

We are campaigning for a routine MenB vaccination on the NHS for all 15-24 year olds.

We have since learned that students, especially those in shared accommodation are at a higher risk as 1 in 4 are carriers of the bacteria that causes meningitis and as students live in close proximity to eachother. We were also unaware that there is a MenB vaccine available privately from high street pharmacies.

The only way to prevent MenB currently is a vaccine.

Our mission is to raise awareness so that other parents and students are informed and have the knowledge about MenB we didn't have. 

On this page we will share all the campaigning, media and general information about raising awareness of Megs treatment (lack of) and MenB specifically.

Our aim is to prevent any other family having to endure the horrific, tragic and preventable loss we have faced. 

We do so in Megs honour.