Shame discussions deteriorate like that, I know Nicola quite well and she's having a bit of a shit time of it, but I guess that's UKC for you.
It strikes me that what is needed is evidence first, awareness second and NHS-bashing way down dead last.
Private treatment doesn't have the same constraints.
and under an insurance based healthcare system this also leads to over-testing/treatment.The (over-)use of anti-biotics is a problem in its own right too.Anyway Prevention is better than cure and being tick aware is a good thing.