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 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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Harry Shelswell joins LDUK Connect to discuss how mindset, acceptance and building inner strength can help those affected by Lyme disease. (Recorded Wednesday 8th April 2026) Harry Shelswell Harry Shelswell is a holistic life coach, public speaker, and wellbeing practitioner who offers an array of services worldwide including life coaching, […]
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Wear Lime For Lyme Day on Friday 1st May 2026 marked the start of Lyme Disease Awareness Month! A big thank you to everyone who joined in with their pets to celebrate by dressing in lime green! Thank you also to everyone who encouraged their office, school, or hobby group […]
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We’d love for you to take part in our Be Tick Aware Campaign activities during Lyme Disease Awareness Month this May! Our campaign aims to raise awareness of how to prevent tick bites and how to safely remove ticks. We also explain the importance of early treatment for people who become […]
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Dr. Joseph Jemsek joins LDUK Connect to discuss hope, healing and useful tools to support recovery from Lyme disease and other tick-borne infections. You may also read the lecture summary in Dr. Jemsek’s newsletter, Choose Life Over Lyme! If you would like to receive his newsletter please sign up via […]
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In August 2019, I became very unwell with what felt like flu. I was bedbound for ten days and then suffered from a continuous sore throat for a further two months. My GP referred me to an ENT consultant for further investigations. This later developed into a thyroid storm, where […]
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I have Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), which I think as a feminist is probably quite apt! But jokes aside, it’s a scary ride! I’m an outdoors person, always have been – I live rurally, was involved in outdoor education, am an avid camper, grow my own vegetables, and have always had […]
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LDUK Trustee and Press and Community Outreach Manager, Julia Knight, has recently accepted a position on a key NIHR Public Advisory Panel. This panel brings together volunteers to give their thoughts on a range of studies focused on emerging and zoonotic infections. Julia Knight Julia’s expertise in tick-borne diseases and […]
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Livestock farmer Eliena Lusty shares her horrible experience of being infected with both Lyme disease and orf, a viral skin infection. Showing the power of patient advocacy she was inspired to speak out after reading about local farmer Dan Duerden‘s journey with Lyme disease online. Severe symptoms and a delayed […]
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