Call 112 or 999 (UK: 999)
Sudden face drooping, arm weakness or slurred speech. Chest pain, fainting or severe breathlessness. A severe headache with a stiff neck and fever.
See a GP today
A spreading red rash after a bite. New weakness on one side of the face. Numbness or shooting pains. An irregular heartbeat. A hot, swollen joint.
Lyma Health is not an emergency service. If you are worried that someone's life is at risk, call emergency services straight away.
If you have a spreading rash after a bite, a doctor can usually diagnose Lyme on sight and start treatment. You don't need a test first.
Reviewed by Dr Aoife Smith, Clinical lead, on 11 November 2026. Next review 11 May 2027. Based on NICE guideline NG95 and HSE guidance.