Move 5 will take place October 1-10 - can you take part and help other families with eczema? Every year we ask our members and supporters to get moving to help children and young people with eczema. Last year EOS supported more than 4000 children and young people with eczema – and their families too.
Ever wondered what happens at an Eczema Outreach Support school workshop? Wonder no more, because we have Caleb and mum Lynsey to tell all about it. Caleb had EOS come to his school in Northern Ireland to deliver a workshop to his P6 class. The ten-year-old has struggled with eczema since he was
Dear Moira, My daughter is 6 and has eczema all over her body and face. This is pretty much well controlled with the right cream and steroid regime - which took a long time to find! - and it doesn't cause her too much bother now. She goes to her dad's house every
If you are heading off on a long awaited summer holiday you will most likely be excited but anxious about caring for your child's skin in a new location. Whether you are travelling to an exotic destination, or holidaying closer to home, being in a new space can cause difficulties for eczema prone skin. The
EOS member Emily ran her very first race for her favourite charity, Eczema Outreach Support. The eight-year-old ran the 1.5km kids race at Edinburgh Marathon Festival and smashed her target time while raising an incredible £491 for EOS! Emily said: "I had a great day running the junior marathon for EOS and thank you so
It is Volunteers Week (June 3-9), a week long celebration of the amazing contribution volunteers make to charities and non profits. Eczema Outreach Support has lots of volunteers that contribute to our work every single week. We couldn't operate without them. We have A small team that help make up the welcome packs that every
Now the better weather is on its way and outdoor play possible, you may be wondering what sun cream to use on your little one with eczema. Sun creams can be an irritant for sensitive skin, with the lotions heavy and containing minerals and chemicals that can react with skin. Sadly, there is no
A big hearted sister will take part in Edinburgh Marathon Festival to raise money for the charity that helps her twin. Isla Watson (7) will join thousands of runners later this month and run the EMF Junior for Eczema Outreach Support (EOS), a Linlithgow based charity to support children and young people with eczema. Twin
Learning to swim is an important life skill, as well as great fun, but if your child has eczema swimming can be difficult. Most parents want their children to learn to swim so where possible kids with eczema should also have this opportunity, however chlorine in the pool can be a trigger. There are steps
As well as the physical symptoms that eczema causes like being itchy and painful, it can have an impact on lots of other parts of your life. Living with the symptoms of eczema, and having to work hard to manage it, can affect how you feel, what you do, and relationships with other people. For example, eczema can cause low
