Research relating to Lyme disease and other tick-borne infections in the UK has gained momentum in recent years. Government resources have been focused on spreading awareness, learning more about ticks, where they are found and the pathogens they carry, as well as understanding who may be at increased risk of […]
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Lyme Disease UK is celebrating after receiving a Benefact Group’s £1,000 Movement for Good Award, thanks to heartfelt nominations from the public. Benefact Group’s annual campaign gives over £1 million to charities and good causes across the UK. This generous award will help LDUK to continue to spread awareness about […]
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Team LDUK 2025 recently completed the world famous 13.1 mile AJ Bell Great North Run from Newcastle to South Shields and we couldn’t be more delighted by their support! A huge thank you to Jessica McHugh, ‘Renegade Toni’, Hannah Eaton, Lucy Ellison and Rebecca Kirk for taking on the challenge […]
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My name is Morven-May MacCallum and I am the author of Finding Joy and Keeping Joy (my novels are fictitious but based on my own seventeen-year battle with Lyme disease). Some of you may have met me over the years, at events or on the fantastic LDUK Connect webinars that […]
Read moreWe were recently delighted to receive a National Lottery Community Fund Award to continue LDUK Connect, a series of free monthly support webinars for the Lyme disease community and their loved ones. Facilitated by patient advocate and author Morven-May MacCallum, these interactive online sessions give opportunity for those affected to […]
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Lyme disease can cause facial palsy, which leads to a weakness or paralysis of the facial muscles, often on one side of the face. This condition is a common neurological symptom of Lyme disease, particularly in children, as the Borrelia bacteria that cause the illness attack the facial nerves. Key […]
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Medical knowledge, attitude and practice survey Lyme disease cases most commonly present in primary care in the UK. Many Lyme disease patients have difficulty obtaining a quick diagnosis and appropriate antibiotics. Despite increasing numbers of cases there has been little assessment of clinicians’ awareness of the disease and patient management. […]
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Justin Timberlake has become the latest celebrity to publicly reveal a Lyme disease diagnosis, joining other high profile figures such as Shania Twain, Avril Lavigne, Justin Bieber, Miranda Hart, and Alec Baldwin. The singer broke the news of his debilitating health battle to fans in an Instagram post on Thursday […]
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Our deepest thanks go to John Watling, who recently gave an inspirational fundraising talk about Team Seasoar’s Atlantic crossing as part of the World’s Toughest Row 2024/25. John Watling from Team Seasoar John spoke following a lunch at Bowood Golf and Country Club in Wiltshire on Saturday 19th July 2025 […]
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Walking and hiking challenges provide great opportunities to fundraise for charities and make a real difference to people’s lives. They’re also an empowering way to get out and explore, improve your health and fitness, boost your mood and make new friends! There are many walking and hiking events covering a […]
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