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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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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Lyme Disease UK was delighted to receive funding from the National Lottery Community Fund to run the following LDUK Connect patient support sessions on Zoom. This funding has enabled us to feature special guests. Their presentations are recorded to become valuable tools to support those affected by Lyme disease. However, […]
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LDUK’s Morven-May MacCallum headed to the Scottish Parliament following First Minister’s Questions to host a photo call to raise awareness of Lyme disease, sponsored by Alexander Burnett MSP. Below is Morven-May’s write up of the event! A big thank you to Morven-May, to Alexander Burnett and to all the MSPs […]
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Author Morven-May MacCallum reflects on 2017 and the hope it has brought her, achieving more than she could ever imagined. Morven-May has combined her book promotion with raising awareness of Lyme disease and raising funds for Lyme Disease UK. Thank you Morven-May for all your support this year! Sometimes it […]
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A couple of fantastic fundraisers for Lyme Disease UK have taken place recently. A massive thanks go to everyone involved! Literary Events The author of the novel ‘Finding Joy,’ Morven-May MacCallum has been raising some money for us at various literary events. ‘Finding Joy’, is inspired by her own experience of […]
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Author Morven-May MacCallum shares her guest blog with LDUK which was first published on the Short Books and Scribes website. Morven-May has recently released ‘Finding Joy’, a novel inspired by her own experience of living with Lyme disease. “Finding Joy is compelling and beautifully written, providing a telling insight into […]
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