Morven-May MacCallum holding Be Tick Aware postcard in front of the steps at Holyrood.

LDUK rallies politicians to raise Lyme disease awareness

Lyme Disease UK contacted 965 political representatives nationwide before the summer recess, to help raise awareness throughout local communities, and keep Lyme disease on the political agenda. We sent an email and a letter linking to comprehensive information for politicians on Lyme disease, alongside an eye-catching awareness postcard, asking them […]

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Samantha Quemby.

Working with Emotions and Physical Symptoms through the Power of EFT

Therapeutic coach Samantha Quemby shares her thoughts on working with emotions and physical symptoms through the power of Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT). Download Samantha’s free EFT Guide to help you learn the technique. (Recorded: Monday 15th June 2026) Samantha Quemby As a burnout expert for over 10 years, Samantha began her […]

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Sarah Grace.

Continue to Smile

Psychotherapist Sarah Grace joined LDUK Connect once again to further discuss her strategy for navigating Lyme disease, particularly focusing on ways to improve patients’ everyday lives. Sarah is also the author of Journey with Grace, and its companion journal, Journal with Grace. In addition she is a publisher, running Sarah […]

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Ticks in a test tube.

US unveils ambitious plan to combat Lyme disease

The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced a new range of sweeping, multi-million-dollar LymeX initiatives. In partnership with the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation, the HHS aims to transform how Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses are prevented, diagnosed, and treated. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy […]

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Morven-May MacCallum.

Morven-May MacCallum MSP champions Lyme disease awareness

Newly elected Highlands and Islands MSP Cllr Morven-May MacCallum gave a moving maiden speech in the Scottish Parliament on Wednesday 3rd June 2026, to shine a vital light on the struggles faced by Lyme disease and chronic illness patients across Scotland and beyond. A life-changing battle Declaring her role as […]

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Be Tick Aware Campaign logo.

Be Tick Aware Campaign Roundup 2026

Thank you for your support!  A huge thank you to everyone who took part in our Be Tick Aware Campaign 2026 for Lyme Disease Awareness Month this May!  Our campaign aimed to raise awareness about how to prevent tick bites, how to safely remove ticks, and the importance of early treatment for […]

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Becky Hughes.

Breathing into Balance, Healing from Within

Integrative Psychotherapist Becky Hughes joins LDUK Connect to explore how breathwork can support the nervous system and healing from Lyme disease. (Recorded Thursday 7th May 2026) Please scroll down for links to free resources below. Becky Hughes Becky has worked in the helping profession for over 25 years. She now […]

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Linzi at the gym when well.

My Lyme Story: Linzi Booth

My journey with Lyme disease did not start with answers, it started with confusion, fear, and a body that slowly began to feel like it was no longer my own. Lyme disease leads to urgent hospital care Back in December, things reached a point where I had no choice but […]

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Leena Chatlani.

Moving Forward with Disappointment

Leena Chatlani explores how to navigate the hard times during chronic illness when setbacks and disappointment kick in. (Recorded Thursday 23rd April 2026) Leena Chatlani Leena is a holistic counsellor (MA) and MSc integrative counselling and psychotherapy student who works with the whole person—integrating mind, body, and emotional wellbeing in her […]

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Isabel de la Cour

My Lyme Story: Isabel de la Cour

Isabel de la Cour describes her battle with late Lyme disease and the difficulties she experienced in gaining the correct diagnosis and treatment. Isabel de la Cour in April 2026 Early Lyme symptoms and misdiagnosis I first became unwell in January 2016. I woke up fit, well, and healthy but […]

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