News Archives
Kevin Robertson ran the Dunfermline Half Marathon for BADA-UK
Kevin Robertson, an Electrical Engineer at Atkins Edinburgh, completed the Dunfermline Half Marathon to raise funds for BADA-UK. Kevin, ran wearing a massive "Fatman" suit. The costume caused great excitement amongst the spectating children who cheered him on and offered him juice to drink. Kevin completed the run in 2 hours 17 minutes, which is pretty good going for a man in a fat suit!
Tick Prevention Week, 7th - 13th April 2008
Our annual campaign,"Tick Prevention Week" begins on April 7th. It raises public awareness at a crucial time; the weather is warmer, ticks are more active, and people get out to enjoy the spring weather. The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health endorses Tick Prevention Week.
Wet Summer Causes Tick and Flea Outbreak
The Telegraph 16th October 2007
Britain is experiencing an unprecedented outbreak of ticks and fleas this autumn, caused by the wet summer and prolonged mild weather conditions.
BADA-UK attends meeting in Scottish Parliament
Friday 21st September 2007
BADA-UK Director / Chair, Wendy Fox, her husband Andrew Fox, and charity secretary, Craig Coady, were today invited to attend a meeting in the Scottish Parliament. The meeting, chaired by the Minister for the Environment, Michael Russell, was called to discuss the impact of ticks and the diseases that they transmit. A range of representatives from organisations involved in countryside management and public health were present.
Disease Alert after Tick Increase
BBC News Friday 14th September 2007
The public is being warned to take precautions against ticks as the wet and mild summer has caused a peak in numbers of the blood-sucking parasite.
Teacher's Warning over Tick Bites
BBC News Monday 27th August 2007
A Devon Woman is speaking out about the effects of tick bites after she contracted Lyme disease.
Fears Over Lyme Disease as Ticks Flourish
Daily Mail 16th July 2007
Rising temperatures have sparked a boom in the number of ticks carrying a blood-borne disease, experts have warned.
Tick Disease Warning to Doctors
BBC News Monday 11th June 2007
Doctors have been warned to be on the lookout for a tick disease which is thought to be on the increase in Britain. The Medical Defence Union, a doctor's insurance body, has told its members to remain vigilant for possible cases of Lyme disease.
Warning as Tick Disease on Rise
BBC Scotland Thursday 10th May 2007
The Public has been warned to take extra precautions against ticks as the warm weather heralds a peak in numbers of the blood-sucking parasites.
Dangerous Bugs are on the Rise
The Independent Tuesday 15th May 2007
Tick-borne diseases are on the rise, as the blood-sucking creatures move north.
Tiny Tick with a Big Bite
The Times online 21st April 2007
After a holiday, Thomas Quinn's son developed red marks on his skin. The GP was baffled...
