Eczema Support for Children and Young People
Published: 16/05/24
Eczema Outreach Support (EOS) is a charity that provides free practical and emotional support to over 4,000 children/young people with eczema and their families living across the UK. EOS want every child and young person with eczema to thrive and won’t stop until they have the support they need.
EOS offer a range of support services:
welcome pack with resources and information,
1-1 support via telephone or email
online peer support sessions for children aged 3-12 years
online peer support sessions for parent/carers
in-person family events in various locations across the UK- to bring families together who are facing the same challenges.
free online nursery/school workshop to nursery to raise awareness and highlight the impact eczema can have on a child at school
Closed Facebook group for peer support and interaction with other members of the charity
Well-being resources available to download, to support children with the emotional impact caused by eczema
We engage with Healthcare professionals to gain current treatment information, and to deliver webinars for our members
These are some the services that EOS provide but more information about EOS can be found here. Please check with your employer/organisation before you use any of the above materials, to make sure they are in line with any company policies.
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