“I’m 15 years old and I have my first proper school exams in a few weeks. My eczema is really bad at the moment, and I’m worried about being able to write and how my skin might affect my grades. Can you give me any advice?” Eczema flares don’t always happen
Walking with Heart: Nicola Takes on the Glasgow Kiltwalk For the Second Time This April, Nicola McLean is returning as an EOS Fundraising Star, and will once again join the Glasgow Kiltwalk. She’s not just a walker: she’s a mum determined to make life better for families living with eczema. EOS is a charity close to her heart. “I chose
The other day, I was chatting with a friend about my daughter’s eczema and everything I do to manage it. She said something that stopped me in my tracks — she thought I was a carer for my daughter. That word surprised me. I look after my daughter because I’m her mum — surely that doesn’t make me a
A stride for a smile: run for children with eczema in 2026 What if one step you took could make life immeasurably better for a child with eczema? For thousands of families across the UK, eczema is a constant struggle. It can be painful, disrupt sleep, affect confidence, and turn simple childhood joys into daily battles. That’s why EOS exists - to
Christmas is just around the corner, with many children now enjoying the daily excitement of their advent calendars and counting down until Santa comes. We wanted to highlight how you can avoid tricky Christmas triggers for a calm, relaxing, flare free festive season. Christmas jumpers Festive jumpers are more popular than
Halloween is just around the corner and there is a good chance your little monster will be excited about going to parties or trick or treating. If your child has eczema, Halloween can be more tricky but by taking a few simple steps, you can make sure it’s still a spook-tacular time
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. Where possible, kids with eczema should also have this opportunity, but chlorine in the pool can be a
Are you ready to try something new with running? Whether you want to take on the ultimate challenge of a full marathon or are simply aiming to get back off the sofa after Christmas, a fundraising run is a great way to give yourself a little push into a major accomplishment. Take a
A new business for people with eczema will give back to EOS with every purchase. Linen Love was founded this year by Jo Withers, a mum of two who knows first hand the challenges dealing with severe eczema can bring. The company produce 100 per cent linen bedding bundles, perfect for people with eczema or
Dealing with childhood eczema is challenging, but for people on the autistic spectrum it can be even more difficult. Sensory issues, the need for routine and dislike of change are all common traits in people with autism and can make coping with skin flare ups difficult. Jenn lives in Northern Ireland with her
