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Lyme Disease UK @lymediseaseuk.bsky.social · 1d

👏 Huge thanks to Tim Gough for smashing the Bournemouth Run to the Sea 50k on 4 Oct in support of LDUK 🏃‍♂️💚

Your dedication helps raise vital funds & awareness. Support here 👉 lymediseaseuk.enthuse.com/pf/tim-gough

#BournemouthRunToTheSea #LDUK #LymeDisease

Lyme Disease UK @lymediseaseuk.bsky.social · 2d

👏 Kudos to students in Dungloe, Co. Donegal for creating ‘Tick Tack Go’ - educating schools on #LymeDisease, surveying knowledge, and making tick removal kits. Their community impact earned them a YSI bronze award! #LymeAwareness #TickSafety #YoungChangemakers #LymeDiseaseUK

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Lyme Disease UK @lymediseaseuk.bsky.social · 2d

🚸 On #ChildHealthDay, learn how to protect children from #LymeDisease. Prof. Gareth Tudor-Williams answers key questions on diagnosis, treatment & prevention. Read: lymediseaseuk.com/lyme-disease... #LymeDiseaseAwareness #ChildHealth

Lyme Disease UK @lymediseaseuk.bsky.social · 3d

Ticks can lurk in your garden too. Plants like rosemary, lavender & marigolds may help deter them, alongside good garden upkeep. More tips: countryliving.com/uk/homes-int... #LymeDiseaseUK #GardeningSafely #LymeAwareness

8 plants that naturally repel ticks from your garden

Ticks are becoming a growing concern in gardens across the country

countryliving.com

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Lyme Disease UK @lymediseaseuk.bsky.social · 3d

We thank Helene for sharing her daughter Maia’s 2-year battle with #LymeDisease. Her story highlights the struggles of chronic illness, late diagnosis, and caregiving. Read more: mylondon.news/news/real-li... #LymeAwareness #LymeDiseaseUK

Woman, 27, bedridden for two years by Lyme disease faces uncertain future

It is thought Maia Pavey, from Erith, South East London, was bitten by a tick during her teenage years

mylondon.news

Lyme Disease UK @lymediseaseuk.bsky.social · 6d

New on #BBCTheInquiry: Charmaine Cozier digs into why Lyme disease is rising, why it’s hard to diagnose, and the latest tests & vaccines. Experts weigh in, from fatigue to serious complications - even affecting celebs like Justin Timberlake. Listen: bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... #Lyme

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Lyme Disease UK @lymediseaseuk.bsky.social · 6d

Thanks to everyone who joined our recent #LDUKConnect session with Morven-May MacCallum. 💚 We’re looking for guest speakers with inspiring stories or expertise -email 📩 [email protected]. More info: lymediseaseuk.com/national-lot... #LymeDiseaseUK #LymeAwareness #CommunitySupport

Lyme Disease UK @lymediseaseuk.bsky.social · 7d

We ended last week with amazing news… 🎉 We’ve WON £1,000! Huge thanks to everyone who nominated us & to
Benefact Group!

lymediseaseuk.com/lyme-disease...

#LymeDisease #LymeDiseaseAwareness

Lyme Disease UK @lymediseaseuk.bsky.social · 8d

Our website now has updated info on other tick-borne diseases. Read more: lymediseaseuk.com/co-infections/ #Lymedisease #tickbites #Coinfections #tickbornediseases

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Lyme Disease UK @lymediseaseuk.bsky.social · 8d

Huge thanks to Jessica, Toni, Hannah, Lucy & Rebecca for smashing the 13.1-mile #GreatNorthRun for #LDUK! Together they’ve raised £1,301 for those affected by Lyme disease.
Read more: lymediseaseuk.com/great-north-... #GNR #Lymedisease

Great North Run 2025 success for Team LDUK! - Lyme Disease UK

Team LDUK recently triumphed at the world famous 13.1 mile AJ Bell Great North Run from Newcastle to South Shields!

lymediseaseuk.com

Lyme Disease UK @lymediseaseuk.bsky.social · 8d

💡 If you have an EM rash, no test is needed - start treatment immediately. Blood tests (ELISA → Western blot) can miss Lyme early on, so symptoms & history matter too.

👉 lymediseaseuk.com/lyme-disease...

#LymeDisease #LymeDiseaseTesting #BeTickAware

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Lyme Disease UK @lymediseaseuk.bsky.social · 10d

We supported this powerful @theguardian.com piece on Milly’s fight for a Lyme diagnosis. Her story shows why the UK urgently needs better testing, awareness & research. Read here www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...
#LymeDisease @patrickbarkham.bsky.social

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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Lyme Disease UK @lymediseaseuk.bsky.social · 12d

The memories of the heatwave are long gone, but the autumn rain doesn’t stop tick activity.

It's important to take preventive measures regardless of weather conditions to reduce the risk of tick bites and Lyme disease.

lymediseaseuk.com/prevention/

#tickbiteprevention #tickbites

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Lyme Disease UK @lymediseaseuk.bsky.social · 13d

Nominate us for the Benefact Group Movement for Good Awards today. Early nominations mean more chances to win multiple draws!
💚 Your support helps raise awareness, aid patients & drive progress.
👉 Nominate here: movementforgood.com#nominateACha...
#LymeDisease #LymeDiseaseAwareness

Lyme Disease UK @lymediseaseuk.bsky.social · 14d

👏 Huge thanks to Morven-May MacCallum for representing LDUK this summer at events across Scotland - from Carriegarth Estate Games to Belladrum Festival - sharing tick safety & #LymeDisease awareness.

👉 lymediseaseuk.com/morven-may-s...

#TickAware #LDUK #LymeDiseaseAwareness

Lyme Disease UK @lymediseaseuk.bsky.social · 16d

A study has measured the prevalence of Borrelia burgdorferi s.l. in ticks across 36 recreational areas from 2021–2023.

📖 Read the full article linked from here - lymediseaseuk.com/current-rese...

#LymeDiseaseAwareness #TickSafety #LDUK #ResearchUpdate

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Lyme Disease UK @lymediseaseuk.bsky.social · 17d

💚 Join our next LDUK Connect webinar with Morven May MacCallum on Fri 26 Sept, 7–8:30pm GMT. For patients, families & friends navigating late-stage #LymeDisease.

📲 Book here: eventbrite.com/e/patient-su...

#LymeDiseaseUK #LymeDiseaseSupport

Patient Support Webinar: LDUK Connect

Chat with others living with or affected by late Lyme disease. Share your experiences, find support, hear ideas and tips.

eventbrite.com

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Lyme Disease UK @lymediseaseuk.bsky.social · 17d

💚 Delayed #LymeDisease diagnosis can be devastating - our community shares stories of misdiagnosis & dismissal, showing why awareness & early action matter.

📖 Read case studies: lymediseaseuk.com/patient-case...
📝 Blog: lymediseaseuk.com/category/liv...

#PatientVoice #InvisibleIllness

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Lyme Disease UK @lymediseaseuk.bsky.social · 18d

Help track UK ticks! Found one on yourself or a pet? Send it in to support research on tick populations, distribution, and species diversity. Every sample counts.

Learn how: gov.uk/guidance/tic...

#TickAwareness #TickSurveillance #LymeDisease #BeTickAware

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Lyme Disease UK @lymediseaseuk.bsky.social · 20d

Prompt, safe tick removal prevents Lyme disease. 🕷️ Carry a Tick Twister® - safe, quick, painless, and comes in 3 sizes. Portable ClipBox design keeps it handy on keyrings or backpacks. 💚

Order here: lymediseaseuk.com/order-tick-t...

#TickTwister #LymeDiseaseAwareness #BeTickAware

Lyme Disease UK @lymediseaseuk.bsky.social · 20d

We’ve created an easy-to-digest summary of NHS, NICE & RCGP Lyme guidance to help patients understand the framework GPs use and encourage informed discussions. Read here: lymediseaseuk.com/summary-of-n...
#LymeDiseaseUK #LymeAwareness #NICEGuideline #PatientSupport #ChronicIllness

Lyme Disease UK @lymediseaseuk.bsky.social · 20d

Learn all about tick bites & Lyme disease in our short webinar - perfect for sharing with family, staff, schools & youth groups.

Quick to watch, vital to know.

vimeo.com/1079007823

#LymeDisease #BeTickAware

Lyme Disease UK @lymediseaseuk.bsky.social · 21d

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Sign up here - lymediseaseuk.com/newsletter/

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Lyme Disease UK @lymediseaseuk.bsky.social · 22d

🍂 Tick Alert: Autumn 🍂

Tick activity rises in Autumn (peaks also in Spring). Even “tick-free” summer areas can be risky - especially deer habitats & damp, shaded spots. Stay vigilant outdoors!

Read more: linkedin.com/pulse/expect...

#LymeDiseaseAwareness #Ticks #TickBites

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Lyme Disease UK @lymediseaseuk.bsky.social · 24d

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#LymeDiseaseUK #EasyFundraising #ChristmasShopping #SupportACause