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Lyme Resource Centre @lymeresourcecentre.bsky.social · 1d

Our followers in Ireland may be interested in this free online 6 week evidence based self management programme for people living with Lyme.

Email [email protected] to book your place

www.hse.ie/eng/about/wh...

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Michael Rosen @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social · 7d

Just heard that we have 150,000 children signed up for Michael Rosen Day on November 13.
Wouldn't it be great if, when I'm doing my show, I could see them all....?
[Go to my website for the 'Find out more' link to be live]

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Nicola Lawrence @drnicolal.bsky.social · 9d

Thank you @patrickbarkham.bsky.social for your heartfelt article. We have a similar story despite my son testing positive with the NHS test in 2020. Wishing Milly the very best.

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Nicola Lawrence @drnicolal.bsky.social · 9d

GPs can now be signposted to this RCGP toolkit elearning.rcgp.org.uk/course/view.... currently open access.

Course: Lyme Disease Toolkit | RCGP Learning

elearning.rcgp.org.uk

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Nicola Lawrence @drnicolal.bsky.social · 9d

Several friends and family have shared this article with me over the last few days - because it reads so similar to our story. Thank you Patrick Barkham for your honest and heartbreaking article.

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...

As my daughter got sicker and sicker, our quest for answers dragged on. How did we all miss the bacteria taking over her body?

I write about nature, but when Milly got sick with a mystery illness, it never occurred to me that a long-forgotten tick bite could be the cause

www.theguardian.com

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Nicola Lawrence @drnicolal.bsky.social · 28d

Every NT member got sent the AGM info yesterday - it’s in there. #LymeDisease #NotThatRare

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Nicola Lawrence @drnicolal.bsky.social · 28d

Good morning All. Putting a request out there. If you are a National Trust member (UK), please read and vote for the Members’ resolution on increasing Tick-bite prevention awareness amongst visitors. Please also report to NT if you get bitten by a tick and sick at an NT site.

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Woodland Trust Scotland @wtscotsocial.bsky.social · Jul 3

🎉 For most of Scotland the school holidays are here. But what to do now?!

We're here to help and will be sharing fun ideas of things to do every week.

🧐 This week try tracking wildlife - in a wood, park or your garden 🐾

Check out our Summer Spotter Sheet for some inspiration buff.ly/NzpNQ3A

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Lyme Resource Centre @lymeresourcecentre.bsky.social · Jun 22

The VIRAX trial will evaluate the role of T cell dysfunction in participants experiencing symptoms associated with post treatment Lyme disease syndrome & ME/CFS.

@nhsggc.bsky.social are looking for participants aged 18+ with either of the above conditions.

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Katie Mack @astrokatie.com · Jun 19

Chatbots — LLMs — do not know facts and are not designed to be able to accurately answer factual questions. They are designed to find and mimic patterns of words, probabilistically. When they’re “right” it’s because correct things are often written down, so those patterns are frequent. That’s all.

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Australian Academy of Science @science.org.au · Jun 19

Hi BlueSky! We are looking forward to sharing updates, insights and sparking conversations about science in Australia and beyond.
And we are always open to your ideas and feedback.
📸 The Shine Dome, Canberra, beneath a blue sky. 😉

A dome-shaped building seen behind shrubs with trees on both sides. A blue sky is above.

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MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology @mrclmb.bsky.social · Jun 16

Are you wondering what the next step in your career is?

Join us on Wednesday 16th July to hear from three inspirational #LMBAlumni who have gone on to pursue diverse career paths: Claudia Ferreria, Jillian Barlow & Sarah Burge.

See our website for more info: www2.mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk/news-and-eve...

What next for your career?
LMB-CamAWiSE Event
11:30-12:30 Wednesday 16th July
Speakers:
Claudia Ferreria, Portfolio Manager – Digital, Vision and System, CMR Surgical
Jillian Barlow, Senior Lecturer, Department of Biology, University of York & Director of GenerationResearch
Sarah Burge, Director of Clinical Integration, Cancer Research UK
Register in advance to watch online

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East Anglia Bylines @eastangliabylines.co.uk · Jun 16

The emperor’s naked and everyone sees it – but his crowd still cheers.

Truth doesn’t matter to the supporters of Trump or other populists.

So how do you fight that?

This article, by The Bear with artwork by Cold War Steve, lays it out plainly. Read it now

The emperor is naked and they love him more for it

Truth once ended the charade. Now it’s content. The emperor’s still naked – and they’re still applauding

eastangliabylines.co.uk

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Nicola Lawrence @drnicolal.bsky.social · Jun 14

Was anyone else in UK weirded out by the recent Springwatch section on ticks? No mention of tick-borne diseases or sensible ways to avoid getting bitten. Just hilarity at letting a tick escape in the studio and lament about how the crew kept complaining about getting bitten whilst filming on site.

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Lyme Resource Centre @lymeresourcecentre.bsky.social · May 31

In this video our trustee, Arlene Brailey, discusses our mission as a charity to minimise risk of Lyme disease whilst enjoying the outdoors, by educating the public and healthcare professionals about ticks & Lyme disease.

Read more here:

www.lymeresourcecentre.com

#LymeDiseaseAwarenessMonth

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Nicola Lawrence @drnicolal.bsky.social · Jun 3

#LymeDiseaseAwarenessMonth is over but for those of us affected by this awful disease it carries on. But to start June I’m posting a picture of my attempt at a tick-aware wild flower garden. Mowed near the paths so no-one has to brush past the vegetation. Loving the crazy tall daisies. #TickAware

Small front garden which used to be a lawn but is now filled with 2 foot high daisies and long grasses.

Zoom out of small lawn that is no longer a lawn. Daisies and other tall vegetation has been mowed next to the path so no-one walking past will brush the vegetation.

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Lyme Resource Centre @lymeresourcecentre.bsky.social · May 27

Receiving early and adequate treatment for Lyme disease increases the likelihood of a full recovery. Late diagnosis or inadequate treatment can result in persistent and debilitating symptoms.

Read more here:

www.lymeresourcecentre.com/about-lyme

#LymeDiseaseAwarenessMonth

Image showing an excerpt of diagnosis data from Lyme Resource Centre’s Lyme disease Experience Survey stating that early and adequate treatment for Lyme disease increases the likelihood of a full recovery.

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Lyme Resource Centre @lymeresourcecentre.bsky.social · May 30

As #LymeDiseaseAwarenessMonth draws to a close, we hope that you have found our messaging helpful & that it has improved your understanding of ticks & #LymeDisease. If you would like to donate to help us continue our work please donate here:

www.lymeresourcecentre.com/support-us/d...

Illustration on a navy blue background showing the letter i inside a magnifying glass (indicating information) with a summary of illustrations surrounding it - tick under a magnifying glass, tick in skin, tick being removed from skin, tick and red circular rash, patient with hand to head, medical notes / results.

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Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology @maacambridge.bsky.social · May 28

If you're looking for a low-cost family adventure this half-term, don't forget we're open Tuesday to Saturday, 10am-5pm, and Sunday, 12-5pm. Entry is free and there are museum trails available at the front desk and colouring sheets on the 2nd floor.

Plan your visit now: maa.cam.ac.uk/visit

Two people sit in a gallery with clipboards. They are colouring in pictures of objects on display in the museum.

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PANS PANDAS UK @panspandasuk.bsky.social · May 28

If you are a paediatric dentist and are unaware of how dental concerns can exacerbate symptoms in young people with PANS or PANDAS, join this @bspdofficial.bsky.social event: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/129271...

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Lyme Disease UK @lymediseaseuk.bsky.social · May 25

😳 Ticks are out in full force — are you ready?

This #LymeDiseaseAwarenessMonth, every tool bought via our site = 15% donated to Lyme Disease UK 💚

👉 lymediseaseuk.com/order-tick-t...

#TickTwister #BeTickAware

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LymeDisease.org @lymenews.bsky.social · May 25

Once home from an outdoor exposure put your clothes in a hot dryer and shower immediately. Running your clothes in a hot dryer for 10 minutes before you wash them will kill any ticks that may be there.
LEARN MORE: www.lymedisease.org/lyme-basics/... #LymeDiseaseAwarenessMonth

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Nicola Lawrence @drnicolal.bsky.social · May 25

This new RCGP resource is currently open to the public. It could help patients advocate for themselves and also carers in supporting patients. Worth a look.
#LymeDiseaseAwarenessMonth

Lyme Resource Centre @lymeresourcecentre.bsky.social · May 25

Lyme Resource Centre is pleased to have worked with the @rcgp.bsky.social on the new ‘RCGP Lyme Disease Toolkit’ to provide a user-friendly guide to Lyme disease for General Practitioners and other healthcare professionals.

elearning.rcgp.org.uk/course/view....

#LymeDiseaseAwarenessMonth

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Lyme Resource Centre @lymeresourcecentre.bsky.social · May 25

Lyme Resource Centre is pleased to have worked with the @rcgp.bsky.social on the new ‘RCGP Lyme Disease Toolkit’ to provide a user-friendly guide to Lyme disease for General Practitioners and other healthcare professionals.

elearning.rcgp.org.uk/course/view....

#LymeDiseaseAwarenessMonth

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Lyme Resource Centre @lymeresourcecentre.bsky.social · May 24

If you’re in Cambridge tonight check out the Guildhall #LightUpForLyme!

#LymeDiseaseAwarenessMonth

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