A survey shows few understand the long-term effects of meningitis for people like Lesley.
Life is very different for Lesley Hart since she had meningitis nearly 10 years ago.
Lesley is one of nearly 2,500 people who develop bacterial meningitis and meningococcal disease each year in the UK.To mark Meningitis Awareness Week, it has released a survey showing that, while many know the condition can kill, very few are aware it can cause ongoing side-effects. "I have nerve damage and I don't feel hunger or thirst. I struggle to keep my feet warm. My skin grows funny on my feet and so I have deep-tissue dermatitis.
"Once I was referred to the brain injury team they were amazing though. He was finishing my sentences about what I was struggling with.Lesley now lives in a bungalow controlled by smart text, and has meals delivered, which she can heat up."I have forgotten I am cooking things and leave them to burn"."My relationship has ended. I have two amazing friends, but I lost most as I couldn't go out clubbing, and alcohol has a very negative impact on me.
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