Good morning All. Putting a request out there. If you are a National Trust member (UK), please read and vote for the Members’ resolution on increasing Tick-bite prevention awareness amongst visitors. Please also report to NT if you get bitten by a tick and sick at an NT site.

🎉 For most of Scotland the school holidays are here. But what to do now?! We're here to help and will be sharing fun ideas of things to do every week. 🧐 This week try tracking wildlife - in a wood, park or your garden 🐾 Check out our Summer Spotter Sheet for some inspiration buff.ly/NzpNQ3A

The VIRAX trial will evaluate the role of T cell dysfunction in participants experiencing symptoms associated with post treatment Lyme disease syndrome & ME/CFS. @nhsggc.bsky.social are looking for participants aged 18+ with either of the above conditions.

Chatbots — LLMs — do not know facts and are not designed to be able to accurately answer factual questions. They are designed to find and mimic patterns of words, probabilistically. When they’re “right” it’s because correct things are often written down, so those patterns are frequent. That’s all.

Hi BlueSky! We are looking forward to sharing updates, insights and sparking conversations about science in Australia and beyond. And we are always open to your ideas and feedback. 📸 The Shine Dome, Canberra, beneath a blue sky. 😉

Are you wondering what the next step in your career is? Join us on Wednesday 16th July to hear from three inspirational #LMBAlumni who have gone on to pursue diverse career paths: Claudia Ferreria, Jillian Barlow & Sarah Burge. See our website for more info: www2.mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk/news-and-eve...

The emperor’s naked and everyone sees it – but his crowd still cheers. Truth doesn’t matter to the supporters of Trump or other populists. So how do you fight that? This article, by The Bear with artwork by Cold War Steve, lays it out plainly. Read it now

Was anyone else in UK weirded out by the recent Springwatch section on ticks? No mention of tick-borne diseases or sensible ways to avoid getting bitten. Just hilarity at letting a tick escape in the studio and lament about how the crew kept complaining about getting bitten whilst filming on site.

In this video our trustee, Arlene Brailey, discusses our mission as a charity to minimise risk of Lyme disease whilst enjoying the outdoors, by educating the public and healthcare professionals about ticks & Lyme disease. Read more here: www.lymeresourcecentre.com #LymeDiseaseAwarenessMonth

#LymeDiseaseAwarenessMonth is over but for those of us affected by this awful disease it carries on. But to start June I’m posting a picture of my attempt at a tick-aware wild flower garden. Mowed near the paths so no-one has to brush past the vegetation. Loving the crazy tall daisies. #TickAware

Receiving early and adequate treatment for Lyme disease increases the likelihood of a full recovery. Late diagnosis or inadequate treatment can result in persistent and debilitating symptoms. Read more here: www.lymeresourcecentre.com/about-lyme #LymeDiseaseAwarenessMonth

As #LymeDiseaseAwarenessMonth draws to a close, we hope that you have found our messaging helpful & that it has improved your understanding of ticks & #LymeDisease. If you would like to donate to help us continue our work please donate here: www.lymeresourcecentre.com/support-us/d...

If you're looking for a low-cost family adventure this half-term, don't forget we're open Tuesday to Saturday, 10am-5pm, and Sunday, 12-5pm. Entry is free and there are museum trails available at the front desk and colouring sheets on the 2nd floor. Plan your visit now: maa.cam.ac.uk/visit

If you are a paediatric dentist and are unaware of how dental concerns can exacerbate symptoms in young people with PANS or PANDAS, join this @bspdofficial.bsky.social event:  events.teams.microsoft.com/event/129271...

😳 Ticks are out in full force — are you ready? This #LymeDiseaseAwarenessMonth, every tool bought via our site = 15% donated to Lyme Disease UK 💚 👉 lymediseaseuk.com/order-tick-t... #TickTwister #BeTickAware

Once home from an outdoor exposure put your clothes in a hot dryer and shower immediately. Running your clothes in a hot dryer for 10 minutes before you wash them will kill any ticks that may be there. LEARN MORE: www.lymedisease.org/lyme-basics/... #LymeDiseaseAwarenessMonth

This new RCGP resource is currently open to the public. It could help patients advocate for themselves and also carers in supporting patients. Worth a look. #LymeDiseaseAwarenessMonth

Lyme Resource Centre is pleased to have worked with the @rcgp.bsky.social on the new ‘RCGP Lyme Disease Toolkit’ to provide a user-friendly guide to Lyme disease for General Practitioners and other healthcare professionals. elearning.rcgp.org.uk/course/view.... #LymeDiseaseAwarenessMonth

If you’re in Cambridge tonight check out the Guildhall #LightUpForLyme! #LymeDiseaseAwarenessMonth

Huge thanks to Tower 42 for going above and beyond. Our message Be Tick Aware lit up the London skyline last night – a standout moment in #LymeAwarenessMonth. #BeTickAware #LymeDiseaseUK #LightUpForLyme #Tower42

It’s really important to get medical advice quickly if you develop symptoms after a tick bite. 69% of those who responded to our Lyme disease Experience Survey were not diagnosed within three months from onset of symptoms. www.lymeresourcecentre.com/experience-s... #LymeDiseaseAwarenessMonth

Prompt antibiotic treatment gives the best chance of recovery from Lyme disease. Yet in our Lyme disease Experience Survey, of 90% who received antibiotics, only 28% of respondents received first antibiotics within 4 weeks. www.lymeresourcecentre.com/experience-s... #LymeDiseaseAwarenessMonth

Thank you @CambridgeGuildhall for supporting the #LightUpForLyme 2025 campaign. #LymeDiseaseAwarenessMonth #BeTickAware @lymeresourcecentre.bsky.social @lymediseaseuk.bsky.social

May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month Lyme disease is a bacterial infection transmitted through the bite of an infected tick. If caught early, antibiotic treatment is usually effective but treatment delay can lead to long term debilitating symptoms. Prevention is better than cure, please read here!

Our survey of people with Lyme disease showed, before their illness, 64% didn’t know to protect themselves from ticks and 69% didn’t know about Lyme disease. www.lymeresourcecentre.com/experience-s... #LymeDiseaseAwarenessMonth

Some patients develop persistent, debilitating symptoms after tick bites and there is no international consensus on their cause or treatment. www.lymeresourcecentre.com/for-everyone #LymeDiseaseAwarenessMonth

We recently carried out a Lyme Disease Experience Survey. Our Trustee, Liz Murray, invites you to come to our website and explore the results of the survey to share insights into what it is like to suffer from Lyme disease. www.lymeresourcecentre.com/experience-s... #LymeDiseaseAwarenessMonth

It’s important to check for ticks after being outdoors. In our Lyme Disease Experience Survey, 41% of respondents don’t recall a tick bite or weren’t sure about being bitten. www.lymeresourcecentre.com/experience-s... #LymeDiseaseAwarenessMonth

A reminder to use alt text. Very easy to set up.

If we’re going to criticise Government or any party for that matter, it has to be for the right things otherwise it weakens arguments when it really does matter. I’d hoped this petition would be more popular. Just shows how few see the issues with media.

Did you know Bluesky has a setting that will remind you to add alt text before posting any images? Global Accessibility Awareness Day is a great day to help you get that set up. Go to "Settings," then "Accessibility." Select the checkbox for "Require alt text before posting." #GAAD #GAAD2025

Check out our animation for younger children up to 12 years old so they can learn about ticks and how to stay safe when playing and learning outdoors youtu.be/C3bH8EuxyT0?... #LymeDiseaseAwarenessMonth

Remember to do a #TickCheck after spending time outdoors. Tick bites are painless. Ticks can be tiny and hard to spot. Check yourself, children and pets - taking extra care to check the hard to reach areas! www.lymeresourcecentre.com/info #LymeDiseaseAwarenessMonth

Had a great day at #ThePrimaryCareShow2025 Birmingham NEC Hall 8 Stand 11. Do stop by tomorrow to talk to the wonderful @lymeresourcecentre.bsky.social team #LymeDiseaseAwareness #TickBitePrevention With alt text, the stand is set up ready for the show with awareness materials and posters.

An Erythema Migrans rash - which is diagnostic of Lyme disease - is not always present, can vary in appearance and is sometimes misdiagnosed as other conditions such as Cellulitis or Ringworm. www.lymeresourcecentre.com/about-lyme #LymeDiseaseAwarenessMonth

Our trustee & pharmacist Arlene Brailey was delighted to share learning with a full @cpcongress.bsky.social theatre today! Her presentation “Recognising Lyme Disease ‘The New Great Imitator” asks all pharmacists to keep Lyme disease on your radar! www.lymeresourcecentre.com/health-profe...

If you feel unwell after a tick bite, it’s important to know the Lyme disease symptoms to be aware of: expanding rash, flu-like symptoms, fatigue, headache, joint pains. Seek medical advice as soon as practical. www.lymeresourcecentre.com/about-lyme #LymeDiseaseAwarenessMonth

#LymeDiseaseAwareness month is exhausting. It comes too late for my brave son who battles the disease every day and has been for 6.5 years. So today I’m posting a picture of my favourite orchid. It is the first one I was given and the first house plant I haven’t killed! 12 years old and counting.

The @ukhsa.bsky.social Tick Surveillance Scheme helps to map and monitor tick distribution and associated risk of exposure to ticks in the UK. www.gov.uk/guidance/tic... #LymeDiseaseAwarenessMonth

@lymeresourcecentre.bsky.social will be at the Primary Care Show 14th - 15th May at the NEC Birmingham UK. Do come and see us at stand 11 if you are attending. Register here for free forms.reg.buzz/the-primary-...

Ticks are found in urban parks and domestic gardens - not just rural locations! Learn more about ticks here: www.lymeresourcecentre.com/about-ticks #LymeDiseaseAwarenessMonth

We’re looking forward to this year’s @cpcongress.bsky.social! Our trustee, Arlene Brailey, will speaking at this year's Clinical Pharmacy Congress London on 10 May 2025 #cpcongress invt.io/1txbwljh2mv

Ticks are found in parks, woodland, nature trails, hillsides and fields across the UK and Ireland. They feed on the blood of all mammals and birds. www.lymeresourcecentre.com/about-ticks #LymeDiseaseAwarenessMonth

The nymphs are so tiny. So easy for a bite to go unnoticed. You really need to look for them. #tickawareness #lymedisease

Ticks and tick-borne illnesses, such as Lyme disease, are a growing problem. Take precautions to prevent tick bites to reduce the risk of infection. www.lymeresourcecentre.com/info #LymeDiseaseAwarenessMonth

Removed from my leg today with a tick card, a tiny Ixodes ricinus nymph (1.8 mm long), now dead but - as ever with nature under the microscope - a miracle of fascinating detail. Everyone out and about in the countryside should carry a tick card! #LymeDisease #publichealth #UK

Please take a few moments to nominate us for this chance to win £5000! health.movementforgood.com/index.php?cn...

My dept in London at Imperial (Bioengineering) is recruiting a group leader at Professor level 🧑‍🎓 Please RT. It's a great place with world-class expertise in all sorts of biomedical & biological engineering topics like synthetic biology. It's also not in the USA. www.imperial.ac.uk/jobs/search-...

What happens when it's cheaper to help people die than help them live? Ask Canada. Or look here, as the UK slashes disability benefits and healthcare under the guise of “reform.” Charlie Hallam reports.