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Meningitis Related Information and Education for Health Professionals Worldwide
From its earliest days the Trust stimulated significant interest in its work from people all over the UK who had experienced the disease and who, in many cases, had lost loved ones. This support has gradually been galvanised by the formation of many Community Help Groups which now extend nationwide. In 2001, the UK Trust was keen to use what it had learnt to help people in other countries and the Trust expanded into Australia (where is now operates a 24 hour freecall helpline service only), New Zealand and Republic of Ireland, as well as assisting organisations in other countries (such as Brazil and Portugal) to fight the disease locally. The Meningitis Trust has links with many related charities, medical organisations, hospitals and government departments as well as the media, grant-making trusts and leading companies. It is regarded as an authoritative voice on all aspects of meningitis and is supported by a team of medical/scientific advisors drawn from the leading experts in the field across the UK.
Introducing 'inmed'A main area of commitment for the Trust has been to increase access to a wide range of information materials, as well as broadening the availability and quality of these resources. This enables any learner at any stage to take one more step towards increased knowledge and understanding of meningitis and its related disease processes. In response to a growing demand for education on meningitis related topics specifically for Health Professionals, the Meningitis Trust developed 'inmed', a unique website featuring informative resources and educational material. It has been designed specifically for health professionals and students worldwide. Within the site, you will find a host of information materials including resources for students, qualified professionals and educators, plus regularly changing expert lectures covering many aspects of the disease. The information and resources contained in all of these areas, provides something for everyone. There is a suggested 'Reading List' and a dedicated 'Focus On' section bringing up to date facts and explanations on meningitis related topics in easy to understand bullet point format; featuring a new topic every quarter. 'Journal Focus' is a resource offering brief reviews of recently published research; ideal for any health professional. We hope that you will find the website of interest and of practical use. The site is updated regularly, and is under continual development. If you have any comments or questions about the site, then please get in touch. This website is managed by the Meningitis Trust; the world's leading meningitis charity
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