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Take part in the Kiltwalk 2021 for Eczema Outreach Support

By |2021-08-31T09:04:24+00:00August 31st, 2021|Uncategorized|

The Kiltwalk is back for 2021 - and Eczema Outreach Support could pay for your space in return for fundraising for us. The Kiltwalk is is taking place on Sunday 26 September in Glasgow after the 2020 events were cancelled due to the pandemic. There's two walks available: the Mighty Stride (16.5 miles) for those

Lewis’ marathon challenge for Eczema Outreach Support

By |2021-08-17T10:17:42+00:00August 17th, 2021|Uncategorized|

A man who suffered from  eczema as a child is taking on a marathon to raise funds for Eczema Outreach Support. Lewis Barrett from Bristol will tackle the 26.2 mile London Marathon in October and has chosen EOS and mental health charity Young Minds. It is the first marathon for the 26-year-old who only entered

Last chance to take part in our Equality Diversity and Inclusion survey

By |2021-07-29T10:11:21+00:00July 29th, 2021|Uncategorized|

We have been blown away with the response to our Equality Diversity and Inclusion Survey but there is still time to enter and help make a difference. Eczema Outreach Support are conducting the survey with the National Centre for Diversity and aims to improve fairness and inclusion for everyone. Everyone who completes the survey will be entered into a

Star in the new High 5 Club video!

By |2021-08-10T12:02:13+00:00July 6th, 2021|Uncategorized|

Eczema Outreach Support is looking for High 5 Club members aged 3-10 to star in our new summer video! After the huge success of our 2020 Festive Fun video, we are very excited to let you know that we will be creating another video this summer to help connect children with eczema across the UK. 

Gifts in Wills

By |2023-12-20T11:19:14+00:00May 13th, 2021|Uncategorized|

You can leave a lasting legacy for children with eczema by making a donation in your Will. Every gift, no matter how big or small, makes a huge difference to the families living with eczema every day, and a donation left in your Will ensures we can continue our support for years

Eczema and swimming – tips to help your child enjoy the pool

By |2021-04-27T09:47:28+00:00May 3rd, 2021|Uncategorized|

Now lockdown is easing, swimming pools are beginning to open up and if your child has eczema you could be worried how swimming may affect their skin. Most parents want their children to learn to swim and children enjoy being in the water so where possible children with eczema should also have this opportunity, however

New research into what causes eczema

By |2021-04-19T10:18:54+00:00April 22nd, 2021|Uncategorized|

New research on what causes eczema and psoriasis is being carried out by European scientists - and EOS is delighted to be involved as a patient group. BIOMAP have released an animation that illustrates the project which aims to discover the root cause of skin conditions. This could help develop new treatment that will improve

Tips for helping a child with eczema get a better sleep

By |2021-04-22T11:46:05+00:00April 20th, 2021|Uncategorized|

If your child’s eczema is keeping them awake at night, the most important thing is to try and get the eczema under control. If you feel your current treatment plan is not working then please contact your GP or dermatology nurse/doctor for advice. Here are some tips to help your child sleep better at night:

Help us create the best eczema care plan for families

By |2021-04-13T10:17:32+00:00April 7th, 2021|Uncategorized|

Has your dermatology team or GP ever given you a written treatment plan to remember how to look after your child’s eczema at home? This may be in the form of a sheet of paper or booklet - they vary in different parts of the country. Over April, we are collecting lots of different written

Suncream and eczema prone skin

By |2024-03-26T09:20:16+00:00March 26th, 2021|Uncategorized|

  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

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