Donate to bring a child with eczema joy today For World Eczema Day, we shared some of the scratches you can't see: The helplessness. The exhaustion. The uncertainty. The isolation. The guilt when your child is suffering and you feel unable to help.
Eczema isn't always visible. There are the scratches on the skin. But there are also the things that happen underneath:  The worry. The exhaustion. The uncertainty. The impact on confidence, sleep, school and everyday childhood.  These are the scratches you can't see.  This World Eczema Day, we're sharing some of the experiences that children and families
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
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
Dear Moira, My child's eczema is quite severe and we are under dermatology care at our local hospital finally. We haven't seen much improvement yet so still get lots of people commenting on his skin. One acquaintance sells skin care in their spare time and keeps hassling me to try one of their
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
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
