NORTH Essex MP Bernard Jenkin has joined calls for a national strategy to be put in place by the Government to help victims of Lyme disease.
The Conservative signed a parliamentary early day motion that calls on ministers to draw up clear guidelines for treatment of the condition, which is caused by an infection spread through tick bites.
If sufferers are misdiagnosed or treated incorrectly, they can become housebound and in some cases bedbound.
Mr Jenkin said: "What's sad about this is that Lyme disease is completely treatable.
"The Government must step in to ensure that victims receive proper care."
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereComments are closed on this article