Huge thanks to Linzi Booth for sharing her Lyme disease story with Lyme Disease UK. Stories like this matter, and we’re incredibly grateful to Linzi for speaking out. Read her full story here: lymediseaseuk.com/my-lyme-stor... #LymeDisease #LDUK #PatientStory

A huge thank you to Upton Country Park in Poole for displaying our Lyme disease leaflets and tick awareness cards this month 💚 We really appreciate your support in helping raise awareness and share vital information with visitors. #LymeDisease #TickAwareness #BeTickAware

🌟 Lighting up for Lyme - happening tonight! This evening, Acresfield Health Club and Spa, Preston will be glowing green in support of Lyme Disease Awareness Month 💚 Find full details here 👇 lymediseaseuk.com/light-up-for... #BeTickAware #LightUpForLyme #LymeDiseaseAwarenessMonth

Yes, most people recover fully from Lyme disease when it is diagnosed and treated early with appropriate antibiotics. In cases where treatment is delayed, some people may experience longer-lasting symptoms. These symptoms can persist even after the infection has been treated.

Huge thanks to Dovetail Marketing for Good Causes and Johnston Mailing for supporting Lyme Disease UK with our awareness packs 💚 Limited packs still available: www.cognitoforms.com/LymeDiseaseU... #LymeDisease

🌟💚 Light Up for Lyme 2026 💚🌟 Thank you to Highland Council for taking part with Ness Bridge, Inverness lighting up green this weekend 29th to Sunday 31st May - your support helps shine a light on Lyme disease & brings vital awareness across the country. #LightUpForLyme #LymeDiseaseAwarenessMonth

📅 Submissions open: 16 April 2026 📅 Closing date: 16 July 2026 Everything needed to get involved is available in one place - lymediseaseuk.com/schools/ 📩 How to enter: Email completed entries to: [email protected] #BeTickAware #LymeDisease #LDUK

You can help raise awareness of Lyme disease by getting involved in our “Be Tick Aware” campaign. Visit the campaign page for ideas and resources you can use all year round lymediseaseuk.com/take-part-in... #BeTickAware #LymeDiseaseAwarenessMonth

Summer days out? Don’t forget your essentials! Look good, do good, and stay prepared - all in one go. 👉 Shop the accessories: lymediseaseuk.shop/collection/a... #SummerReady #LymeDiseaseAwareness #BeTickAware

Congratulations to Kate Proctor and Poppy, for winning this year's pet photography competition and prize! Beautiful Poppy makes the perfect Lyme disease ambassador! This year we have two runners-up! Ann Gregson with her Cavachon, Marvin and Hannah Green with her horse, Lusso!

Official statistics suggest Lyme disease is rare, but they're based on positive blood test results and exclude those diagnosed by an EM rash. True numbers are unknown, but estimated to be much higher. #BeTickAware #LymeDiseaseAwarenessMonth

A big thank you to @ordnancesurvey.bsky.social for hosting our guest article on tick bite prevention, Lyme disease symptoms, and what people can do to stay safe while enjoying the outdoors. Read the article here: osmaps.com/discover/gui... #LymeDisease #TickAwareness #TickBitePrevention

🌟💚 Light Up for Lyme 2026 💚🌟 A huge thank you to @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social for taking part with Edinburgh City Chambers lighting up green last night - your support helps shine a light on Lyme disease & brings vital awareness to communities. #LightUpForLyme #LymeDiseaseAwarenessMonth

May is nearly over, but there’s still time to help spread Lyme disease awareness 🕷 If you spend time outdoors - or know someone who does - please share this post. Tick bites are easy to miss, and awareness really can make a difference. #BeTickAware #LymeDisease #LymeAwareness

We’re delighted to partner with THEYE® for our 2026 Awareness Campaign 💚 Enjoy 15% off THEYE® repellent with code: LYME-DISEASE-UK Natural DEET-free protection against ticks, mosquitoes & more 🦟✔ lymediseaseuk.com/order-theyer... #BeTickAware #LymeDiseaseAwareness

The treatment options for late Lyme disease vary depending on the practitioner. There is no universally accepted protocol; some use extended combinations of antibiotics whereas others use naturopathic therapies. Learn more - lymediseaseuk.com/category/sem... #BeTickAware

Thank you to community member Olivera Marshall for speaking so openly on Radio Devon about her experience with Lyme disease. We’re grateful to Olivera for helping raise awareness by sharing her story and experience publicly. youtube.com/watch?v=W4Dh... #LymeDisease #LymeAwareness

Big thanks to the Royal Bath & West Show for helping raise awareness of tick bites & Lyme disease at this year’s event (28–30 May). 🌿 If you’re visiting: use repellent, check for ticks, and know the signs of Lyme disease. #BeTickAware #RoyalBathAndWestShow

Please follow the guidance written in our full guide to tick bites and acute Lyme disease: lymediseaseuk.com/patient-info... #BeTickAware #LymeDiseaseAwarenessMonth

Join us for two upcoming LDUK Connect sessions 💚 ✨ Continue to Smile eventbrite.com/e/lduk-conne... ✨ EFT for emotions & physical symptoms eventbrite.com/e/working-wi... #LymeDiseaseUK #LDUKConnect

🌟💚 Light Up for Lyme 2026 💚🌟 A huge thank you to the @glasgow.ac.uk for joining in - your support helps shine a light on Lyme disease and brings vital awareness to communities across the country. www.lymeresourcecentre.com/may-annual-l... #LymeDiseaseAwarenessMonth @lymediseaseuk.bsky.social

Many with Lyme disease report having been misdiagnosed with ME/CFS or fibromyalgia as Lyme disease mimics thesm. If you have one of these conditions and you remember a tick bite or potential exposure, it is worth discussing the possibility of Lyme disease with your doctor.

It’s half term - and while families are heading outdoors to enjoy parks, woods, beaches, and countryside walks, it’s also the start of peak tick season in the UK. You can find our tick bite prevention advice here: lymediseaseuk.com/prevention/ #LymeDisease #TickAwareness #HalfTerm

⏰ A few of our 2026 Awareness Packs are still available to order as part of this year’s Be Tick Aware campaign. Order a FREE pack here: cognitoforms.com/LymeDiseaseU... 📷 Digital downloads are also available: lymediseaseuk.com/awareness-pa... #LymeDiseaseAwareness #BeTickAware

We’re pleased to see Lyme Disease UK featured in the Mail Online’s coverage on the rise of Lyme disease cases in England. Cases increased by 22% in 2025, highlighting why awareness, prevention and early diagnosis matter more than ever. www.dailymail.com/health/artic... #BeTickAware

Symptoms of late Lyme disease can be found on our symptom page but are also demonstrated in our patient stories: lymediseaseuk.com/symptoms/ lymediseaseuk.com/category/pat... #BeTickAware #LymeDiseaseAwarenessMonth

📖 Read the full article linked from here - lymediseaseuk.com/current-rese... #LymeDiseaseAwareness #TickSafety #LDUK #ResearchUpdate

Looks like the Wild Man of the Woods got the memo… turning up in full LDUK colours at the Bushcraft Show 💚 If you're there this weekend, go and say hello to James! #LDUK #LymeDisease #BeTickAware

Left untreated, Lyme disease can become extremely serious and lead to complications including cardiac issues, neurological disorders and mobility problems.Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial. Patient stories can be found here: lymediseaseuk.com/category/pat... #BeTickAware

We’d like to say a huge thank you to Isabel de la Cour for sharing her powerful and deeply personal Lyme disease story. 💚 You can read Isabel’s story here: lymediseaseuk.com/my-lyme-stor... #LymeDisease #LymeAwareness #PatientStory #InvisibleIllness #ChronicIllness #LymeDiseaseUK

Today is the deadline to nominate us to be in with a chance of winning £5,000 in the Benefact Group 'Charities Supporting Health and Wellbeing' special draw! Please click here - health.movementforgood.com#nominateACha... #lymedisease #lymediseaseawareness #lymediseaseuk

🌟 Lighting Up for Lyme - tonight! The Covered Civic Space (Market Square), Roscommon will glow green tonight for Lyme Disease Awareness Month - thank you for your support 💚 If you’re nearby, grab a photo, tag us, help spread awareness! lymediseaseuk.com/light-up-for...

There is research to suggest that Lyme disease can be transmitted congenitally and so it is important to tell your doctor if you are pregnant and suspect you have Lyme disease. Pregnancy will affect the type of antibiotics you are given. #BeTickAware #LymeDiseaseAwarenessMonth

Huge thanks to the Lyme Runway Runners in the Falklands for raising an incredible £4,000 for Lyme Disease UK 💚 By running remote airstrips across the islands, they raised awareness, supported patients, research, training & tick awareness initiatives. youtube.com/watch?v=xrb6...

Spotted a tick? 🕷️ Help raise awareness this Lyme Disease Awareness Month 💚 Send us your tick photos + location details at [email protected] Your sightings will support our #BeTickAware campaign and feature in our 2026 #TickWatch video. #WakeUpToLyme

You should see your doctor immediately after your first course of antibiotics has finished if you are being treated for acute Lyme disease, as the NICE guideline states that you may be considered for a second course of treatment if you are still symptomatic. #BeTickAware

We’re at The Bushcraft Show this weekend! 🌿 If you’re heading along, come and say hello to us. We’ll be there all weekend chatting about Lyme disease awareness, prevention and tick bites. Pop by for a chat - we’d love to meet you! #BushcraftShow #LymeDiseaseAwareness

Thank you to @theguardian.com for highlighting the rise in Lyme disease cases across England and the urgent need for better awareness, diagnosis and prevention. We’re proud to see Lyme Disease UK featured. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/m... #LymeDiseaseAwareness #PublicHealth

Holiday season ☀️✈️ = tick season too. If you’re heading outdoors this summer, don’t forget tick bite prevention. We’ve partnered with THEYE® for our #BeTickAware campaign, with plant-based repellents for ticks, mosquitoes, midges & more. Discount 👇 lymediseaseuk.com/order-theyer...

Huge thanks to @leedscitycouncil.bsky.social for supporting our ‘Be Tick Aware’ campaign this #LymeDiseaseAwarenessMonth Across Leeds, banners and posters are now helping thousands stay informed. We’d love to see other councils follow Leeds’ lead. Tag your local council below. #BeTickAware

Lighting Up for Lyme - tonight! The Twin Sails Bridge in Poole will glow green tonight for Lyme Disease Awareness Month 💚 Best viewing time: 9.30pm when bridge lifts. If you’re nearby, grab a photo and tag us to help spread awareness. lymediseaseuk.com/light-up-for...

Treatment should be started immediately if you experience an EM rash following a tick bite. See more about treatment here: lymediseaseuk.com/treatment/ #BeTickAware #LymeDiseaseAwarenessMonth

Sign up to our mailing list and receive our newsletter plus information about events, patient stories, fundraising and more from the Lyme community. Sign up here - lymediseaseuk.com/newsletter/ View this month’s here - mailchi.mp/lymediseaseu... #lymedisease #lymediseaseawareness

The RCGP Lyme Disease Toolkit has been named Course of the Month by @rcgp.bsky.social - a practical, bite-sized resource designed to support healthcare professionals with the diagnosis, management, prevention and ongoing care of Lyme disease. Explore it here: elearning.rcgp.org.uk/course/info....

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A negative test doesn’t rule out Lyme—diagnosis is clinical. Test too early (<4 weeks) and antibodies may not show; retest 4–6 weeks later. No test confirms cure. More: lymediseaseuk.com/lyme-disease... #BeTickAware #LymeDiseaseAwarenessMonth

Did you know there’s a national @ukhsa.bsky.social Tick Surveillance Scheme in the UK you can take part in? Learn more here - gov.uk/guidance/tic... #TickAwareness #TickSurveillance #LymeDisease #UKHealth #BeTickAware

Early Lyme tests can miss infection (antibodies may not have formed; false negatives occur). Retest 4–6 weeks after a negative ELISA if tested within 4 weeks. Positive ELISA → Immunoblot. Treat immediately if rash or strong suspicion. More: lymediseaseuk.com/lyme-disease... #BeTickAware

A huge thank you to Community Pharmacy England for featuring Lyme Disease UK and helping highlight the importance of recognising tick bites and the early symptoms of Lyme disease. cpe.org.uk/our-news/pha... #BeTickAware #LymeDiseaseAwareness #PharmacyFirst #PublicHealth #TickSafety

Use the 2018 NICE guideline: nice.org.uk/guidance/ng95. Access the RCGP course: lymediseaseuk.com/rcgp. Watch the Spotlight/animation: youtube.com/watch?v=21Ne... #BeTickAware #LymeDiseaseAwarenessMonth