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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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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Lyme green Be Tick Aware T-shirt.

Wear Lime For Lyme 2026

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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Tick crawling on leaf.

Take part in our Be Tick Aware Campaign 2026

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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Alexandra Palace at night with the mast lit up in green.

Light Up For Lyme 2026

Thank you to all of our 2026 venues and landmarks! Every May, a variety of buildings and landmarks recognise Lyme Disease Awareness Month and light up in green to show their support for Light Up For Lyme during our annual Be Tick Aware Campaign. We’ve seen some really iconic sites […]

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Get ready for Tick Bite Prevention Week

Help us spread the word about tick bite prevention! This Tick Bite Prevention Week (24th – 30th March 2026), you can support us to raise awareness of how to prevent tick bites by sharing our suggested wording and image on your social media channels. Please scroll down to learn more. […]

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Close up of a questing tick.

Be Tick Aware Campaign for Schools

Thank you for your interest in our annual Be Tick Aware campaign for schools! Our campaign aims to raise awareness of how to prevent tick bites and what you should do if you’re bitten.  We would be delighted if your school would take part! What is Lyme disease? Lyme disease is […]

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