Eczema

Fundraising star – Elizabeth

By |2020-01-20T09:45:54+00:00January 16th, 2020|Fundraising Stars|

EOS member Elizabeth MacKinnon came up with a 'novel' idea to raise money for the charity. Elizabeth will donate £5 for every book she reads in 2020. The mum to Iris said:  "Lots of fundraising challenges involve fitness, and that isn't for me! "It will encourage me to read more in 2020 and raise funds

SPACE – Support Programme for Adolescents with Chronic Eczema

By |2020-01-14T15:35:15+00:00January 9th, 2020|News|

Being a teenager can be difficult and having a chronic skin condition that can cause stress, embarrassment and pain can make the teen years even more testing. Teenagers and young people with eczema can feel excluded and embarrassed over how their skin looks and chronic eczema can feel very isolating. However a new scheme from

Members Matthew and Donna appear on TV in Northern Ireland

By |2019-10-15T13:46:00+00:00October 15th, 2019|Publicity|

EOS members Matthew and Donna are pretty much celebrities in Northern Ireland now! After appearing in two national newspapers, they were approached to speak to NV TV in Belfast about Matthew's skin condition and how EOS has helped them. They shared how difficult it is to deal with eczema on a day to day basis

Dundee Learn and Share event went with a bang!

By |2019-10-08T13:30:55+00:00October 8th, 2019|Uncategorized|

Dozens of members came along to Dundee Science Centre last weekend to take part in the EOS Learn and Share event. The kids enjoyed a science workshop all about the human body, while the adults heard from dermatologist Professor Sara Brown on the best practices for dealing with eczema. The events are a great way

Buy an EOS badge and help us to support families in need

By |2019-09-18T13:13:43+00:00September 22nd, 2019|Uncategorized|

Does your blazer lapel look sparse? We have the thing for you! We now have Eczema Outreach Support enamel badges for sale. You can proudly show the world your love for EOS and the sales will allow us to continue to support over 1700 families affected by eczema. The badges cost £3, and are available

Matthew shared his eczema and sun allergy story with the Daily Record

By |2019-09-18T08:49:49+00:00September 18th, 2019|Publicity|

EOS member Matthew spoke to the Daily Record about his light allergy and severe eczema. Matthew, from Aberdeen, cannot be in sunlight or certain artificial light as it makes his skin flare up and causes intense itching. Mum Alison said lots of nice things about EOS and the support from the team, especially her support

STV News spoke to members Ben and mum Liz and our CEO Magali

By |2019-09-16T11:04:59+00:00September 16th, 2019|Publicity|

Eczema Outreach Support members Liz and son Ben spoke to STV News to mark World Atopic Eczema Day. The family were interviewed about how they manage Ben's flare ups and how EOS helped them when they needed support. They were great in front of the camera, we see a career in Hollywood for Ben! You

Fundraising star – Elise

By |2019-09-11T13:24:15+00:00September 11th, 2019|Fundraising Stars|

Elise Brown cycled 45 miles from Glasgow to Edinburgh to raise money for Eczema Outreach Support. Elise, who suffers from eczema herself, took part in Pedal for Scotland cycle race in September and has raised £260 so far with donations still coming in. Elise, from East Lothian, said: "I chose to support EOS as it

Matthew shared his eczema story with two newspapers

By |2019-09-10T10:06:33+00:00September 10th, 2019|Publicity|

Member Matthew shared his eczema story and how Eczema Outreach Support has helped him with two newspapers. Matthew and his mum Donna spoke to The Belfast Telegraph and Belfast Live about how the condition affects his every day life. As a result we have lots of new members from Northern Ireland and can't wait to

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