In November 2019, a two day workshop was held in Liverpool by the NIHR’s Health Protection Research Unit in Emerging and Zoonotic infections (HPRU EZI) to review the research that has taken place on tick-borne diseases in the last couple of years, and identify gaps in knowledge and areas of research for future focus. The […]
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Our 2019 in Review
2019 has been an extremely busy year for the charity, and for the world of Lyme in general. With new studies being published, a high profile for a time in the national media, and news of UK research on the horizon, many exciting things have happened and 2020 looks set to be a game changer […]
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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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Harmful chronic fatigue claims further prove the need for accurate testing
Yesterday, Science Media Centre held a briefing for scientists and journalists to discuss the state of the evidence on the number of UK Lyme disease cases, and the controversy around the tests and diagnosis. The meeting was instigated following concerns around the accuracy of the study published back in July that found cases of Lyme disease in the […]
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Meeting with the Department of Health & Social Care to discuss Lyme disease research
Yesterday, as we marked three years to the day since Caudwell LymeCo officially became a charity, we met with Chief Scientific Adviser, Professor Chris Whitty at the Department of Health and Social Care, to discuss their future plans for research into Lyme disease. and how we and our founder, John Caudwell can support these plans. Lyme disease […]
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Reactions to the BMJ Open study on Lyme disease – and what’s next?
It’s now been one week since the BMJ Open published a study based on the records from a GP medical database of 8.4 million people from between 2001 and 2012, that ultimately suggested a much higher number of annual cases of Lyme disease than in previous estimates. It’s likely that you saw the news and […]
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NICE Quality Standard for Lyme disease now published
The NICE Quality Standard for Lyme disease was published yesterday (10th July 2019). The quality standard covers diagnosing and managing Lyme disease in people of all ages. It also includes raising public awareness about prevention. It aims to work alongside the NICE Guideline for Lyme disease, helping to improve care of Lyme patients and increase understanding around the […]
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Living with Lyme disease…….and I’M FINE!
For this week’s blog feature, we’re sharing the story of Lyme patient Tracy Dopson, who wrote in to the charity with this piece on her experiences, and what she wants others to know. If you’re often asked by friends and family how you are, and you don’t know how to reply, or how to explain […]
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How to look after a child with Lyme disease
If your child has been diagnosed with Lyme disease, you may be worried about how long they will remain ill or whether there may be any permanent effects. Most people who catch Lyme disease, and are treated for it promptly, do make a full recovery. This article gives you practical advice on how to look […]
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What to do if you catch Lyme disease when you’re pregnant
Catching any illness when you’re pregnant is frightening. Once you start reading about Lyme disease and finding more stories on the internet, this may ramp up to feeling terrified. Don’t Panic! The most important thing to remember is that treatment exists. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in America has also addressed the […]
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