Ticks and Lyme Disease: Enjoying Gardens, Parks and Country Walks Safely

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About Course

Ticks live in long grass and woodland across the UK – including parks and gardens. Most bites cause no harm, but some ticks carry Lyme disease. This course explains how to avoid bites, how to remove a tick safely, the symptoms to look out for and when to get medical advice, using NHS guidance.

Tutwoo is an independent learning provider. This course gives general information written from published official guidance for older people and the families who help them. It is not legal, medical or financial advice. Rules can change, so check the official websites listed before you act.

© 2026 Tutwoo UK Limited. This course was created in-house by Tutwoo and is our original work. It is for your own learning only: please do not copy, share, record or resell it.

What Will You Learn?

  • Know where ticks are found and how they attach
  • Reduce your chance of being bitten on walks and in the garden
  • Remove a tick safely with fine-tipped tweezers or a tick tool
  • Recognise the signs of Lyme disease and know when to contact a GP or NHS 111

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • Where ticks are found and how to avoid bites
  • Checking for and removing ticks
  • Symptoms of Lyme disease and getting help

Sources & Further Reading
The official guidance this course is based on.

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