Eczema UK becomes an affiliate charity of Our Future Health

Our affiliate charities are sharing their expertise in the prevention, early detection and treatment of disease with Our Future Health. By joining forces, the charities are also able to shape the programme to ensure it is fit to serve the research needs of a range of health conditions and diseases.

Eczema UK

Eczema UK (formerly National  Eczema Society) is the UK charity for everyone affected by eczema. The charity is committed to improving the lives of everyone affected by eczema. It advocates for better medical care, supports ground-breaking research, provides expert information and advice, and raises awareness of the condition. Eczema UK’s vision is for a world free from eczema and the charity is committed to advancing eczema care through innovative research.

Eczema

Eczema, also known as dermatitis, is a dry skin condition which comes in different forms and varies from person to person. It is a complex inflammatory long-term condition involving the immune system, genetics, skin barrier and environment. In mild cases, it can cause dry, scaly and itchy skin, and severe cases of eczema can cause crusting, cracked skin and bleeding.

1 in 10 adults and 1 in 5 children have eczema, which is around 8 million people in the UK. Eczema UK supports research into ways to prevent, assess and treat eczema, and ultimately to find a cure.

Affiliate charities

Our Future Health is joining with many of the UK’s leading health research charities who are providing valuable support and expertise to help develop Our Future Health. They will make a big impact in allowing us to ultimately change the way we prevent, detect and treat diseases. 

Dr Charlene Murphy, Research Engagement Lead at Eczema UK, said, “Eczema UK is delighted to join the exciting Our Future Health programme, and representing the millions of children and adults living with eczema in the UK. Programmes like this will help us find answers to what causes eczema, why it affects patients in different ways, and why treatments work better some people.”

Dr Raghib Ali, CEO and Chief Medical Officer of Our Future Health, said,

“We’re thrilled to welcome Eczema UK as our latest affiliate charity partner. It’s important that we represent people with various health conditions in Our Future Health, so research into conditions like eczema can improve. This new partnership will help us drive forward eczema research, so people can live healthier lives.”

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