Emma Orford

I'm interested in Spinal Injuries especially CES, disability awareness, equality & environmental issues. Wheelchair user.

[George The Stourbridge Junction Station Cat @TheStourbridge]

George would like to remind everybody that the weather is going to be really, really warm over the next few days, so please take care of yourselves

Please also remember our furry friends, make sure pets have access to fresh water, shade, and cooler places to rest.

[Carl Bovis @CarlBovisNature]

*IMPORTANT*
Please read & share, it could save you or a loved one from a lifetime of chronic system-wide illness. 🙏❤️

Today I was diagnosed with Lyme Disease.😔
I was bitten by 4 ticks 30 days ago & had a red rash come up around one of the bites, that soon started spreading.
As there was no 'bullseye', I didn't think it was Lyme, I assumed it was just a reaction, especially as the rash wasn't painful or itchy..(see photo)
It WAS Lyme!
Any rash around a tick bite is diagnostic.
I didn't know this. 😕
I was bitten at Shapwick Heath on the Somerset Levels.
I've since learnt some areas of the UK have a higher risk of Lyme, and the Somerset Levels is one of them.
If you go out in the countryside, take care... stick to paths and try to avoid brushing up against vegetation, that's how the ticks get on you.
Always check yourself over for ticks when you get home. The longer a tick is attached to you, the higher the chance of infection.
If you find a tick, don't panic, remove it carefully with a tick removal tool or tweezers, being careful not to squeeze the tick.
Keep an eye on the bite for the next month... if a rash starts to develop at the site of the bite in that time, go to your doctor ASAP!
Explain that you were bitten by the tick, and have now developed a rash at the site... they will prescribe antibiotics, usually Doxycycline, for at least 3 weeks.
You may be asked to have a blood test too, but these aren't reliable in the early stages of Lyme, insist on starting the antibiotics immediately.
Sometimes, you don't even get a rash. In these cases, if you get flu-like symptoms in the 30 days after a tick bite, go and see a doctor, it's probably Lyme Disease and you'll need antibiotics.
Many people with debilitating advanced Lyme Disease didn't see the signs, or they just ignored them.
Lyme Disease is usually curable in the early stages, but can become a chronic lifelong illness affecting every system in your body, if left untreated! 😔
I'm not posting this to scare anybody, but because I was ignorant to the rash, and if it hadn't been for my youngest daughter badgering me to get it checked out, I'd not be sat here taking antibiotics for Lyme Disease... I wouldn't even know I had it, and many of the later symptoms are confused with other illnesses!
A case in point is the fabulous musician @Renmakesmusic, who was only diagnosed with Lyme Disease 6 years after being infected! 😯
He really suffered in those years, spending much of it in bed, too ill to get up, but not having a clue what he was suffering with.

I'm obviously no medical expert, all I've written here has come from my own research & experience, so in case there are some inaccuracies, learn more from @UKLyme 🙏
However, you get the picture... if this post prevents just one person getting advanced Lyme Disease, I'd be delighted!
Prevention is better than cure, so please be careful out there!
Don't be ignorant to the dangers of ticks, rashes and Lyme Disease.. don't be like me! 🙏❤️

[Roe Deer Diary @RoeDeerDiary]

⚠️PLEASE REPOST⚠️

Roe deer are currently giving birth. They leave their kids hidden in long grass or undergrowth for several hours.

Babies haven't been abandoned and DON'T NEED RESCUING, MUM WILL RETURN.

DON'T BE TEMPTED, BACK OFF & ADMIRE AT DISTANCE 🙏🦌

#RoeDeerDiary

[emma hunter @EmaHunter7]

@PaulONeill29 @What @BMMCUK Just jumping in on this as my husband is a marshal and a full time wheelchair user. He can currently only marshal at Croft and Donington but love to see other circuits become more accessible for all 🧡

[Autism care and share @autcareandshare]

A few years ago i took Ryan on his first ever holiday to Spain i did lots of preparation and planning for the holiday as I had no way of knowing of he'd get on the airplane, a few newspapers talked about the planning and preparation that I did and I also wrote for the new York Times about the preparation, in June im doing a webinar titled, Going Away with Your Child, lots of hints tips and practical advice the talk is aimed at parents and carers of children with SEND special educational needs and disabilities. If you're interested please send a email here- [email protected]
Here's a link with more details https://t.co/aKUAbDCbSt
Please feel free to share. Kind regards Adam.

[Humphrey’s tail. Guided by Lord Alfred & Clarence @DiaryAlfred]

Ok pals - I’ll be watching you. My toys are ready to collect. Repeat. My toys are ready to collect. Go fetch 💔

[Yorkshire Victor Meldrew+his dog @TheMeldrew]

As if disabled people aren't getting enough shit thrown at them,just seen this on FB and someone is sending this fake letter to motability users, motability has confirmed it is fake

[🇬🇧 #BritishGT 🏁 @BritishGT]

This top bloke was supported by a wonderful charity. If you’re able to give, please consider a donation this weekend. Thank you.

https://t.co/8N0TCFe7RR

#BritishGT | #Silverstone500

[Farmer Luke 🥔 @Ondaintreefarm]

If there’s any charity’s or food banks that would like some potatoes donated please! Get in touch! I don’t really wanna see theses potatoes go to waste!

Email [email protected]

Shares and tags would be really appreciated! 🥔🚜

Thank you to everyone for your support,
You can order your posted potatoes now at: https://t.co/SYOW8H9rS9 🥔📮

#FarmerLuke #DownOnDaintreeFarm #Mrsfarmerluke #spudwife

[Malcolm & Baby Dog @Malcolm_theCat]

Friends! Have you seen our posts today? Do take a look if you haven’t. Not sure what is happening on here but our followers and engagement are falling ❤️ If you see this - let us know!
(This is the first photo Mum has of me on her phone camera roll. I was a Youngster!) ❤️

[Carol Bullock @CarolBllk]

Rottweiler has gone missing from near J16 M4 Swindon this afternoon
She has no collar on after bath
Please call [phone] if you see her Council dog warden & vets are shut
Owner is desperate!! Please RT

[Dunne’s Farm Pastured Eggs @Dunnesfarmeggs]

Can anyone help identify this individual?
Or does anyone have dash cam footage from the Maynooth–Dunboyne road around 3pm today (April 3rd)?
He vandalised our honesty box, stole money, and destroyed a large number of eggs in the process.
We’d really like to identify him and have a word.
Please share far and wide — every bit helps 🙏
#dunnesfarmeggthief

[MakeChipsCount to Reunite Pets @VetsGetScanning]

Bert/Bertie was taken while owner was in hospital. Bert is a lifeline for his owner who is serious ill. Bert was taken by someone known to the family and is believed to have been moved on, unknown to where.
Update from Berts owner, who is currently battling stage 4 cancer —— “I believe Bert (Bertie) maybe in the #HartneyWintney #Basingstoke #Hampshire area, will have a Red Halti Collar, I am really struggling without my best friend 💔”.

Police have issued a CRN, if you have any information please call them on 101 or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 0800555111.

Bert
Dog ID: 202536
Gender: Male
Breed: #CockerSpaniel
Age: Adult
Colour: Black
Microchip: Yes
Date Stolen: 22 February 2026

Doglost website: https://t.co/jSCmqi3wEL
Email: [email protected]
Ref: 202536

#FindBert
#DogTheft #PetTheftReform #PetAbduction #MakeChipsCount #ScanMe

[Papaganda @Banjaxbill]

Lady passenger from Marylebone to kings X this morning. I have your phone . Left in cab , you'd been to stoke Mandeville and we're going home to Peterborough, you paid in cash . Please circulate

[Ann Drogyne @AnnDrogyne]

St. Helens, WA9 3LS 2 little dogs found on Carnegie crescent, I have took them in and gave them food and water, does anyone know who they belong to? Thank you https://t.co/115sevPEBr...

[Terry Mac @terrymccorry]

Please read and sign. This is a surprise announcement by Motability. 10,000 miles a year is not enough for many people who rely on a car for everything they do. The penalty of 25 pence mile seems very high for car leasing industry. https://t.co/FzrnTnvUiG

[Wiltshire Cat @wiltshirecat1]

6 year old Lily has gone missing from her home in Southrepps, Norfolk, after climbing into the back of an Asda delivery van.
It's believed that she got out again 4 miles away from her home last Saturday. 21st March.
https://t.co/XnigVItdBy

[DPAC @Dis_PPL_Protest]

#Motability

Please sign and share the parliamentary petition

https://t.co/LPQ59nkL2C

[Samantha Long @SamanthaELong]

Found a button wallet full of someone’s geography notes on the .@dublinbusnews F3 which runs from Greenhills to Charlestown. A student has put a huge amount into what look like Junior Cert geography key topics. If anyone is missing these I have them safe and well and can post

[Disability Rights UK @DisRightsUK]

🚨 New call for evidence for Timms Review 🚨

We strongly encourage Disabled people to share their thoughts on PIP. We believe that nothing short of a new benefit system with a new ethos of dignity, respect, trust and support is needed.

Read more 👇
https://t.co/unlYI5Kt49