A recently reported study in scientific journal Cell Reports examined nine B. burgdorferi strains from ticks from five regions across Canada.

📖 Read the full article linked from here - lymediseaseuk.com/current-rese...

#LymeDiseaseAwareness #TickSafety #LDUK #ResearchUpdate

🕷 Tick Bite Prevention Week is fast approaching!

💚 Let’s make this week count! More details on how to get involved and spread awareness here: lymediseaseuk.com/get-ready-fo...

#TickBitePreventionWeek #LymeDiseaseAwareness #BeTickAware #LDUK

Start 2026 informed, supported, and connected. Follow Lyme Disease UK across our social channels and join a community raising awareness, sharing real stories, and supporting those affected by Lyme.

Every follow counts. Let’s make this our strongest year yet - together.

#LDUK

🦠 Think you might have a Lyme disease rash? Here’s what you need to know.

💡 Share this video to help others recognise the signs too.

lymediseaseuk.com/lyme-rash/

#Lymedisease #Lymerash #LDUK

💚 As 2025 ends, we reflect on a landmark year for Lyme Disease UK.

Thanks to our supporters, donors, fundraisers and partners - especially Team Seasoar’s record £82,781 row!

Awareness, research and patient support continue to grow 💪

#Lymedisease #LDUK

My Lyme Story: Morgan-Hayley Bell - Lyme Disease UK Lyme disease patient Morgan-Hayley Bell shares her story about her experience of Lyme disease and the struggles she faced receiving a diagnosis and treatment.

We’re grateful to community member Morgan-Hayley Bell for sharing her Lyme disease story - from sudden symptoms to delayed diagnosis and treatment.

Read it here: lymediseaseuk.com/my-lyme-stor...

#LymeDisease #LymeAwareness #LDUK

LDUK Connect Patient Support Sessions - Lyme Disease UK Lyme Disease UK was delighted to receive some funding from the National Lottery Community Fund to continue running our patient support sessions on Zoom, facilitated by LDUK Patient Ambassador Morven-M...

Recordings and slides from LDUK Connect patient support sessions are now available on our website. Ideal if you couldn’t attend live or want to revisit key themes.

Access here: lymediseaseuk.com/lduk-connect...

#LymeDisease #LymeSupport #ChronicIllness #LDUK

Did you know the @ukhsa.bsky.social monitors ticks to better understand where they live, how they behave, and the risks they pose.

Learn how to safely remove and submit ticks, and why your contribution matters: gov.uk/guidance/tic...

#TickAwareness #LymeDisease #LDUK

🎄 Spread festive cheer the eco-friendly way!

Eco-friendly, cost-effective, and supporting Lyme Disease UK with every order, our e-cards are the perfect way to spread festive cheer.

💌 Order your festive e-cards here: dontsendmeacard.com/ecards/chari...

#LymeDiseaseUK #LDUK

Many people with Lyme disease face delays in diagnosis and difficulties accessing treatment. Our patient case studies highlight common roadblocks and the realities patients experience.

Read the stories here:
lymediseaseuk.com/patient-case...

#LymeDiseaseUK #PatientStories #LDUK

For those who were unable to attend last week’s live LDUK Connect session, we are pleased to share Samantha Quemby’s full presentation, “Winter Wonders: Top Tips for Surviving the Season.”

Tune in when you can - we hope you find it useful!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVbQ...

#LDUK

😫 Not every winter ache is ‘just the weather.’

👩‍⚕️ If aches, fatigue, or unusual symptoms persist, it’s worth checking in with a healthcare professional. Early awareness can make a real difference.

Discover more at lymediseaseuk.com/symptoms/

#LymeDiseaseUK #LDUK #LymeAwareness

From fun runs to creative challenges, every action helps raise awareness and support for people living with Lyme disease.

Discover ideas, tips, and ways to get involved here:
lymediseaseuk.com/fundraise/

Make 2026 a year to remember - for you, and for the Lyme community.

#LDUK

Today only: free delivery on everything in the LDUK shop + 10% off with code TAKE10. If you’ve been waiting, now’s the time. Every purchase supports our work and keeps Lyme visible.

Shop: lymediseaseuk.shop

#BlackFriday #LymeDisease #LDUK

🎄 Huge thanks to everyone who entered our Christmas e-card competition!

Congratulations to Ruth Hamlin for her winning design.

Send eco-friendly festive cheer and support Lyme Disease UK here - dontsendmeacard.com/ecards/chari...

#Lymedisease #LDUK #Christmascards #DontSendMeACard

🎄 Got a festive design in you?

Enter the Lyme Disease UK Christmas card competition!

Check out last year’s entries for inspo.

Submit a high-res JPEG/PNG to awareness@lymediseaseuk.com by 12 Nov.

#LDUK #LymeDisease #ChristmasCards #CreativeForACause

Want to support LDUK this festive season without spending extra?

🎁 Shop online and raise free cashback for us!

From gifts to groceries, every click helps fund our vital work.

Start shopping smart today:
👉 lymediseaseuk.com/online-shopp...

#LDUK #LymeDisease #ChristmasShopping

🎄 Show off your festive flair! Submit your design for this year’s LDUK Christmas e-card!

📩 Send to awareness@lymediseaseuk.com by 12 Nov (high-res JPEG/PNG).

Save money, go green, and support LDUK!

#LDUK #LymeDisease #ChristmasCards #EcoFriendly

Show your festive flair!

🎄 We're looking for a design for this year’s LDUK Christmas e-card - draw, paint, or snap your masterpiece!

🖼️ Submit high-res JPEG/PNG
📅 Deadline: 12 Nov
📧 awareness@lymediseaseuk.com

#LDUK #LymeDisease #ChristmasCards

The temperature’s dropping, but our LDUK Shop has you covered - literally!

Every purchase helps fund LDUK’s vital awareness and support work, and by wearing or using our gear, you’re helping spread the message about Lyme disease wherever you go.

lymediseaseuk.shop

#LDUK

We’d love for patients, family members, friends, and supporters to take part in a walking or hiking challenge to raise funds for Lyme Disease UK.

💚 Find out how you can get involved:

lymediseaseuk.com/walk-and-fun...

#WalkforLDUK #LDUK #Lymedisease #LymeDiseaseUK #Fundraising

Heading outdoors this half term?

💚 Stay #BeTickAware: use repellent, stick to paths, tuck trousers into socks, wear light clothes, check for ticks, remove any carefully, and monitor for symptoms.

#LDUK #LymeDisease

Graham & Nina enjoyed a special jewellery-making session with Ariana Watling, winning a prize at John Watling’s LDUK fundraising lunch. They handcrafted unique pieces to mark their Silver Anniversary. 💍 #LDUK #LymeDisease

Last year’s peace dove collage set the bar,now it’s your turn!

❄️ Submit your festive design by 12 Nov (JPEG/PNG) to awareness@lymediseaseuk.com for a chance to be LDUK’s official eco-friendly Christmas eCard!

#LDUK #LymeDisease #ChristmasCards #EcoFriendly

👏 Huge thanks to Tim Gough for smashing the Bournemouth Run to the Sea 50k on 4 Oct in support of LDUK 🏃‍♂️💚

Your dedication helps raise vital funds & awareness. Support here 👉 lymediseaseuk.enthuse.com/pf/tim-gough

#BournemouthRunToTheSea #LDUK #LymeDisease

Great North Run 2025 success for Team LDUK! - Lyme Disease UK Team LDUK recently triumphed at the world famous 13.1 mile AJ Bell Great North Run from Newcastle to South Shields!

Huge thanks to Jessica, Toni, Hannah, Lucy & Rebecca for smashing the 13.1-mile #GreatNorthRun for #LDUK! Together they’ve raised £1,301 for those affected by Lyme disease.
Read more: lymediseaseuk.com/great-north-... #GNR #Lymedisease

👏 Huge thanks to Morven-May MacCallum for representing LDUK this summer at events across Scotland - from Carriegarth Estate Games to Belladrum Festival - sharing tick safety & #LymeDisease awareness.

👉 lymediseaseuk.com/morven-may-s...

#TickAware #LDUK #LymeDiseaseAwareness

A study has measured the prevalence of Borrelia burgdorferi s.l. in ticks across 36 recreational areas from 2021–2023.

📖 Read the full article linked from here - lymediseaseuk.com/current-rese...

#LymeDiseaseAwareness #TickSafety #LDUK #ResearchUpdate

Lyme disease 'left me bedbound and turned my head to mush' Dan Duerden's ordeal began when he was bitten by a tick while shearing sheep on his family farm.

We’re incredibly grateful to our Patient Ambassador, Dan Duerden, for sharing his Lyme story in this recent BBC article: bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Your courage and voice help raise awareness and make a real difference. Thank you for being such an inspiring advocate, Dan!

#LDUK

Facial palsy can be a complication of #LymeDisease, especially in children. Early diagnosis + antibiotics are key to recovery.

If you notice facial paralysis, seek medical advice fast.

👉 Info: lymediseaseuk.com/clinicians/f...

#FacialPalsy #EarlyDiagnosis #LDUK