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Eczema bedding company gives back to EOS

By |2024-10-29T15:36:45+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 |2024-11-04T09:19:56+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 people with autism and can make coping with skin flare ups difficult. Jenn lives in Northern Ireland with her

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

What happens at a school workshop?

By |2024-12-18T12:38:57+00:00July 11th, 2024|News|

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. An EOS Schools Worker presented an online Workshop to Caleb's P6 class. The ten-year-old has struggled with eczema since he was an infant, often being inflamed, sore

Emily laces up for EOS at Edinburgh Marathon Festival

By |2024-06-04T14:29:53+00:00June 6th, 2024|Fundraising Stars, News|

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

Sun lotion and eczema prone skin

By |2024-06-11T09:53:34+00:00May 23rd, 2024|News, Tips and advice|

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

‘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

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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