Our next lot of free online events have been launched! They include an online yoga session especially adapted for chronically ill patients (sold out already! But waitlist places are available) We also have an exciting online discussion and Q&A session with two researchers from the John Hopkins Lyme Disease Research Centre in the U.S. They’ll […]
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A Year of Challenges for Lyme
Lyme disease research is a cause close to Alex Hamlin’s heart. So, along with his partner and some family members, he has decided to take on an epic year of challenges to raise money for Caudwell LymeCo. And when we say epic, we mean epic! As experienced runners, he knew they needed do something special […]
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Research programme launch – our Innovation Fund is open!
We are thrilled to announce that our Innovation Fund is now open for research funding applications into Lyme disease. About the fund This pioneering fund will see us award small grants for innovative research projects into improving testing and treatment of Lyme disease. The aim is to build capacity within Lyme disease research. We want […]
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Launching our FREE online events for Lyme patients
We’re launching a series of online events for Lyme patients to help inform, inspire and entertain over these dark winter months. Based on the results of a survey we recently shared, we have curated our first two sessions, and they start next week! On Wednesday 27th January 2021 at 6:15pm we’re giving you access to […]
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2020 in Review
2020 was a difficult year for many. At times, life has seemed at a standstill whilst the pandemic has raged all around us. In the 2019 version of this blog, we remarked on how 2020 looked set to be a game changer of a year in terms of the profile of Lyme disease. After a […]
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Double your donation to Lyme disease research for FREE this Christmas
We are delighted to have been accepted into the Big Give Christmas Challenge for a second year in a row! It’s the UK’s biggest online match funding campaign, which helps charities raise millions each year, and gives donors an amazing opportunity to double their donation towards the causes they care about. Last year, our amazing supporters […]
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Exciting developments at Caudwell LymeCo
We have exciting news to share of some important developments at Caudwell LymeCo. As you’ll be aware, the coronavirus pandemic has made its mark on all sorts of organisations and their plans for the future. You may recall that in September last year we met with the Department of Heath and Social Care to discuss […]
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Helping doctors and patients with our free Lyme disease rash resource
Since the COVID-19 pandemic hit, getting access to your GP is not as easy as before, and there has been a substantial rise in virtual appointments. Many who develop a skin condition or rash are being diagnosed from a photo or video of their mark. When it comes to Lyme disease, the EM (erythema migrans) […]
Read moreThe short term and long term similarities between Lyme disease and COVID-19
Over the past few months, it’s been a concern of many Lyme disease charities and organisations that the similarities in initial symptoms between Lyme disease and COVID-19 could lead to a rise in undiagnosed cases, or delays in treatment. As the pandemic progresses and more is being discovered about the long term effects of the […]
Read moreOur August campaign with Tick Twister
We’ve teamed up with SimplyV, makers of the Tick Twister removal tool, to help promote and encourage the safe removal of ticks this summer. August is the middle of peak tick season and the time when the majority of UK cases of Lyme are diagnosed. Taking steps to prevent tick bites, carrying out a thorough tick check on […]
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