We are excited to announce that we are awarding our first ever research grant to Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, for a project that aims to pilot a more sensitive and accurate diagnostic test. As you may already know, we opened up for applications to the first round of our annual Innovation Fund at the beginning […]
Read moreAstriid – supporting the chronically ill to find work
This week, we’re bringing you an interview with Astriid, an organisation that supports those with long term health conditions in gaining employment. Our patient survey from 2016 found that 50% of those with Lyme were unable to work at all, and around 18% were able to work part time. We know that many sufferers lose […]
Read morePowerful piece from a Lyme sufferer
During Lyme Awareness Month, we’re sharing blogs that tell the different stories and experiences of Lyme disease sufferers. This is a piece from Sherry Palmer. She contacted Caudwell LymeCo earlier this year. She had been diagnosed with Lyme disease on the NHS, but despite a course of treatment she was still suffering symptoms. She was […]
Read moreLyme warrior case study – Matt Phipps
During Lyme Awareness Month, we’re sharing some stories of people who have suffered with Lyme disease. These stories demonstrate how it can affect anyone. They also show how many people struggle to get the help they need. Matt’s story Matt Phipps spoke to our Charity Manager, Rosie and shared his story back in March. He’s […]
Read moreHow to get involved in Lyme Disease Awareness Month
May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month! We have lots of content and activity planned to help educate and spread the word about Lyme disease. This includes a social media campaign, videos, blogs and online events. But we need your help! Here’s you can get involved……. Share We’ll be posting various images, facts and and videos […]
Read moreOur t-shirt design competition winners!
We are so excited to announce our winners of our recent t-shirt design competition. That’s right, there is more than one! At the end of Feb, we put a callout for budding artists, designers, and anyone who fancied having a go at designing our new charity t-shirt. These designs could be based on any or […]
Read moreIntroducing our latest Charity Ambassador
We are grateful to announce a new charity ambassador for Caudwell LymeCo – TV and film actor, Martin McDougall. About Martin Martin McDougall is an Anglo American actor. Born in Edinburgh to a Scottish father and American mother, Martin grew up in New Jersey. In a career spanning twenty-eight years, Martin has worked extensively in […]
Read moreOur free online events in April
We’re delighted to announce some further free events for Lyme patients during the month of April. Friday 9th April, 6pm Following the popularity of our free yoga class last month, we have partnered up with Kayla at Aroga Yoga to bring you a 45 minute online class. Kayla, who herself has suffered from chronic illness, […]
Read moreExciting new diagnostic test being developed by Uni of Leicester
Scientists at University of Leicester have invented a novel way of detecting Borrelia species in early and late stage Lyme disease patients that could potentially transform Lyme disease diagnostics. How does the test work? The researchers have developed the innovative use of a PCR test that targets the DNA of the Lyme bacteria in blood […]
Read moreDesign our t-shirt competition!
Calling all creatives! Are you interested in fashion, art, or graphic design? Passionate about Lyme disease awareness and/or supporting charities? Then this competition is for you! In readiness for Lyme Awareness Month and especially Wear Lime for Lyme day on Friday 7th May, we’re looking for a creative new t-shirt design for our charity that Lyme […]
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