As the UK navigates its way out of some of the restrictions related to COVID-19, there has been a huge surge in the popularity of outdoor summer schools, forest schools and activity programmes planned for the summer months. In response to this growth of young children and families spending more time outdoors, we’ve been working […]
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Watch our Q&A video with a Lyme disease researcher – your questions answered
Our charity’s mission is to fund research which finds a more accurate test for Lyme disease, and treatment that is able to cure every patient, all to be available on the NHS. To highlight this need for research further, and to give our followers the chance to pose some questions and learn more, we organised […]
Read moreOur new charity partnership with Kidunk
We are thrilled, during Lyme Awareness Month, to be announcing an exciting new charity partnership with Kidunk – the first collaboration of its kind between a UK Lyme disease charity and outdoor clothing company. Who are Kidunk? Kidunk is an award-winning company that helps to make getting kids outdoors easier with protective, breathable, and practical clothing for […]
Read moreWhat’s happening for Lyme Awareness Month
Lyme Awareness Month starts tomorrow! Check out what we’re up to! As with last year, we’ll be aiming to educate the public and raise the profile of Lyme disease with our activities during the month of May, which is the beginning of peak tick season. These activities will look a little different to last year, given the current social distancing […]
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Introducing our new Charity Ambassador
We are delighted to announce that businesswoman, author and TV personality, Lara Asprey, has become an ambassador for Caudwell LymeCo Charity. She is a dating and relationship expert and CEO & Founder of Asprey Introductions, a matchmaking and introduction agency. In 2018 she became the face of brand new dating show ‘The Ultimate Matchmaker’ now […]
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Progress needed in patient treatment under the NICE guideline
Caudwell LymeCo has just run a survey of over 200 UK Lyme disease patients to find out how well their doctors seemed to know and follow the NICE guideline. The survey results we reported were based on the responses given by patients and we have not independently verified them with their doctors or diagnostic laboratories. In this blog […]
Read moreA good news story – help us spread the message
As many of you know, our founder and spokesman John Caudwell has given regular television and newspaper interviews on the topic of Lyme disease. He found the courage to open up about the suffering that this disease has caused eleven members of his family. He has even shared the heartbreaking story of his son Rufus, […]
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Caudwell LymeCo’s 1,000 Bracelet Challenge
What is the Caudwell LymeCo Bracelet Challenge? Our challenge is simple. We want 1,000 people wearing Lyme awareness bracelets and starting conversations about Lyme disease Donate £5 for research and tell others how to keep safe. What is Lyme disease? Lyme disease can hit anyone at any time. You can catch it from the bite […]
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“Ironman” George raises money for research after brother struck down by Lyme disease
Recently, philanthropist John Caudwell announced that he was offering to donate “a million pounds plus” to be used for Lyme disease research, and reminded everyone that he hopes his own philanthropy will inspire others to do their own part, too. 22-year old biology graduate George Peirson has vowed to do just that. Not one to […]
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Use Amazon Smile to support the Caudwell LymeCo Research Fund
If you’re like most people, you’ve probably shopped online from Amazon now and then. A few of us here at Caudwell LymeCo buy almost everything from Amazon! Now you can make a difference by funding Lyme disease research with the things you’re already buying. Follow the instructions below. The Amazon Smile Foundation will donate 0.5%, […]
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