Lyme Resource Centre Attends The Duke Of Edinburgh Awards Scheme Leaders Conference - March 2025, Stirling

The LRC was delighted to attend the above conference of nearly 150 delegates where our trustee, Norman Lannigan, gave a presentation titled “Ticks to be respected not feared”.  In the presentation Norman stressed the importance of enjoying the outdoors to health and wellbeing, but some simple actions can improve the safe enjoyment of the outdoors.  

The key messages communicated were:

• Be aware of ticks 

• Dress appropriately to prevent tick bites 

• Check for ticks at the end of the activity 

• Carry tick removal tools and learn how to remove ticks safely 

• Be aware of the signs and symptoms of early Lyme disease and seek medical advice if these occur - remembering to mention any tick bites or possible exposure to ticks.  

  
  

Delegates were challenged to think about what information the students and their parents need before attending any activity and what should be advised and communicated if an attached tick is detected and carefully removed. 

In addition, the LRC hosted a stand at the conference, and we were delighted at the interest shown by the delegates and the feedback offered including intentions to review risk assessments and to develop training material making use of LRC resources.