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Eczema bedding company gives back to EOS

By |2024-08-29T09:01:13+00:00August 29th, 2024|Blogs, News|

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

Eczema and autism

By |2024-08-15T08:53:05+00:00August 15th, 2024|Blogs, News, Tips and advice|

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 autistic people and can make coping with skin flare ups difficult. Jenn lives in Northern Ireland with her husband

Move 5 – Ezra and Evelyn’s reasons for taking part

By |2024-10-01T11:44:26+00:00August 12th, 2024|Blogs, Fundraising Stars, Move 5, News|

Evelyn signed up for Move 5 so other kids can get help from EOS like her little brother Ezra. Ezra has had eczema since he was just four months old and get so sore and itchy that his skin cracks and bleeds and he struggles to sleep with the pain. The three-year-old has

Swimming with eczema – helpful tips

By |2024-06-11T09:56:22+00:00April 22nd, 2024|Blogs, Tips and advice|

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

Dealing with unsolicited advice

By |2024-06-11T09:56:57+00:00January 24th, 2024|Blogs, News, Tips and advice|

People mean well, but it can be frustrating to hear tips you didn't ask for. "Oh you have eczema? My aunt's neighbour's best friend cured that with this lotion from a supermarket." You are probably used to hearing all the ways that acquaintances have 'cured' eczema using methods from simple moisturisers to taking cod

‘Dear Eczema’ project shines light on living with eczema

By |2024-01-30T15:35:28+00:00January 16th, 2024|Blogs, News|

Olivia has struggled with eczema her whole life and created a graphic book about the skin condition A woman that has suffered with eczema since she was a baby has created a project about her experiences. Olivia used her frustrations over having the skin condition throughout her life to create a

Looking after your skin at Christmas

By |2024-06-11T09:57:44+00:00December 4th, 2023|Blogs, News, Tips and advice|

The festive time can means lots of potential triggers for people with eczema Christmas is just around the corner, with many children now ripping into their advent calendars daily and counting down until Santa comes. But Christmas can be a tricky time  for eczema sufferers with lots of

Emily appeared on BBC Children in Need to talk about EOS

By |2024-02-19T09:47:46+00:00November 27th, 2023|Blogs, News, Publicity|

Emily filmed with the BBC for two days at school, swimming lessons  and home EOS member Emily appeared on BBC Children in Need to talk about her eczema and how EOS helped her. Emily, from Edinburgh, filmed a video with the team from BBC Scotland in her home, school

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