Everyone at Meningitis UK/Meningitis Trust was touched to read that Charlotte Nott, five, who l ost her limbs to meningitis and septicaemia, has received prosthetic legs thanks to Oxford United and fans.

Meningitis can strike with incredible speed and the symptoms are notoriously difficult to detect, often being confused with flu. We are fighting back on all fronts by funding research to eradicate the disease alongside supporting survivors with help and care.

Our focus is to fund the development of vaccines and other methods of preventing this devastating disease and to provide support for those fighting back.

We also distribute a range of awareness materials highlighting the common symptoms and need to act quickly, which can mean the difference between life and death.

We have community support officers in the area, ready to help anyone touched by the disease.

If anyone would like a free symptoms information pack, including wallet-sized symptoms cards or support, please call our 24-hour freephone helpline on: 0808 80 10 388 or visit meningitisUK. org Sue Davie Chief executive Meningitis UK and Meningitis Trust Kingswood, Bristol