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Lyme Disease UK provides patient support and advice

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  • Lyme disease is caused by Borrelia, a spirochaetal bacteria. It’s the most common tick-borne disease in the northern hemisphere. Ticks have been found in every county in the United Kingdom in wooded areas and heathland, but also in urban parks and gardens.
  • Public Health England estimates 3,000 new cases of Lyme disease per year. The true figure is likely much higher due to unreliable testing and a lack of knowledge amongst the public and medical profession.
  • examples of lyme rashes

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Be Tick Aware Campaign logo.

Be Tick Aware Campaign Roundup 2026

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LDUK Connect Patient Support Sessions

Morven-May MacCallum.

Morven-May MacCallum MSP champions Lyme disease awareness

Woman walking in the woods

Life beyond Lyme – Patients share their stories of hope

News From the LDUK community

Dr Jeanne Salje with University of Cambridge and CIMR logos.

The University of Cambridge joins the fight against Lyme disease

We are delighted to announce a new dedicated research programme led by Dr Jeanne Salje at the Cambridge Institute for Medical Research (CIMR), part of the University of Cambridge, to explore the cell biology of Borrelia species causing Lyme disease in the UK.

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Researchers, clinicians and patient advocates at CIP 2026.

Saba Niaz presents Lyme test research at CIP 2026

Gisburn Auction Mart packed with people for Pendle YFC Charity Speed Shear 2026.

Pendle YFC raises over £15k at 2026 Charity Speed Shear!

Tia Race and Niamh Bradley at the Great North Run 2026.

Great North Run 2026 – Team LDUK success!

Fighting Lyme disease. Saba Niaz, MSc, PhD researcher (featuring headshot of Saba).

LDUK funds new Lyme diagnostics research

US Capitol with national flag.

US plans $150M funding to fight Lyme and tick-borne diseases

Recent Posts

  • The University of Cambridge joins the fight against Lyme disease
  • Saba Niaz presents Lyme test research at CIP 2026
  • Pendle YFC raises over £15k at 2026 Charity Speed Shear!
  • Great North Run 2026 – Team LDUK success!
  • My Lyme Story: Maja Bagdziun

Disclaimer

LDUK are not medical professionals and we do not officially endorse any particular practitioner, clinic, product or service. Read more…

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