Islanders are asked to help with Lyme Disease study

Western Isles residents are being asked to take part in a local study being undertaken on ‘The Impact on quality of life since the diagnosis of Lyme disease’.

By The Newsroom

Published 26th Apr 2019, 12:13 BST

Updated 26th Apr 2019, 12:27 BST

The study is being completed by NHSWI Health Protection and Screening Nurse Specialist Isabell Macinnes as part of a Master’s degree in Infection Prevention and Control.

“Anyone with a diagnosis of Lyme disease confirmed by Erythema Migrans rash or positive serology is invited to participate,” said Isabell, adding: “Discussions will take place in a focus group and will be confidential – you will not be identifiable within the research.”

If you are interested in getting involved in the study, please contact Isabell MacInnes by email: [email protected] or by telephone: 01870 603366 / 07624912900.

Closing date for applications is Friday, May 31st.

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