COMO Members - Country - Ireland

Meningitis Research Foundation

(UK and Ireland)
http://www.meningitis.org/
Meningitis Research Foundation's vision is a world free from meningitis and septicaemia.

The charity funds research to prevent meningitis and septicaemia, and to improve survival rates and outcomes. The Foundation has the largest research funding commitment of any meningitis charity.

The charity promotes education and awareness among the public health professionals to reduce death and disability, and has won a number of awards for this work.

Meningitis Research Foundation gives support to people affected through its accredited 24 hour helpline and specialist staff.

Meningitis Trust

(Ireland)
http://www.meningitis-trust.org/area/roi.php
Based in Bray, just outside Dublin, Meningitis Trust Ireland was established in 2002 due to a demand for professional support for meningitis sufferers. The Trust provides a 24-hour nurse-led Helpline, as well as counselling and education and awareness programmes.