Lyme

1stMay 2024

Lyme Disease UK: Wear Lime for Lyme

01.05.24|Categories: Events, Resources|Tags: , , |

This information has been shared in the Forest School Association weekly bulletin. Lyme disease is a real concern for outdoor educators and Forest School leaders in the UK.  Do you know the signs and what to look for? LDUK are on the countdown to Lyme Disease Awareness Month this May. [...]

18thApril 2023

Be tick aware!

18.04.23|Categories: Resources|Tags: , , , , , |

If you are planning on being outside in natural spaces for outdoor learning and play, or for any other reason, you need to be tick aware. Check out tick guidance in this Public Health Scotland news report (4 April 2023) and practical advice from NHS Inform, so you can continue [...]

19thJuly 2022

Lyme Disease – be aware!

19.07.22|Categories: Resources|Tags: , , , |

This campaign, launched by the Scottish Government, aims to raise awareness of tick bites and the symptoms of Lyme disease. This encourages people to take precautions when spending time outdoors this summer. A stakeholder toolkit containing key messages, top tips, social media assets and posts, and a poster which can [...]