April 14, 2012
by Magali Speight
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Our children’s brilliant artwork - We welcome all creations from children with eczema and their families, which encourage self-expression, communication and artistic fun! Our latest theme was on how eczema can get in the way of participating in activities. Congratulations to Kira, whose piece was included in our new brochure!
This month’s theme is: ‘A great day out with my [...]
March 26, 2012
by Magali Speight
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Long-awaited family outings are finally becoming a reality for Eczema Outreach Scotland. Last Saturday, the charity held an event at Edinburgh’s Melting Pot. For the first time, children with eczema and their families, mostly from Central Scotland, got to meet and enjoy a day filled with activities and lively discussions.
The Edinburgh outing took place on [...]
March 26, 2012
by Magali Speight
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The Scotsman (23rd March 2012) featured an article entitled ‘Making it easier to bear’. The piece tells a story of why and how Magali Speight, the charity’s Founder and Project Manager, set yp the group after 5 years of caring for her daughter who suffers from sever eczema.
Enlarge the article below for a full read! The [...]
March 21, 2012
by Magali Speight
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Today we were interviewed on Awaz 107.2 FM Radio. It was another great opportunity to promote our activities, this time among the Asian and African Community of Glasgow.
Magali Speight, the Project Manager, talked to Aruna Hallan who is the host of a weekly radio show called ‘Healthy Mornings with Aruna’. Magali had a chance to [...]
March 17, 2012
by Magali Speight
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Magali Speight, charity’s Project Manager, was interviewed on Black Diamond 107.8 FM radio. The interview was featured in a weekly show entitled ‘Community Works’ which is broadcasedt from 11am to 12pm.
Gordon Clayton, who is the host, brings community information, Third Sector news and great tunes. This time he shed some light on the issue of [...]
March 16, 2012
by Magali Speight
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Local paper, Linlithgow Gazette paid a visit in Eczema Outreach Scotland’s office. The paper’s journalist got to know more about the ‘Local Ambassadors’ scheme. The news appeared in the printed and online version of Linlithgow Gazette.
With the new ‘local ambassadors’ programme, we have started our ambitious country-wide scheme offering work experience in promotion and marketing [...]
February 20, 2012
by Magali Speight
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The Fundraising Night took place on 17th February at West Park Hotel in Clydebank. The idea was initiated by Danielle, who is one of Eczema Outreach Scotland’s members and a caring mother of J, a young boy with eczema.
This fantastic event included disco, raffle prizes, sponsored waxing for a few (very) brave men, buffet and various [...]
February 3, 2012
by Magali Speight
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Eczema Outreach Scotland is advertising its volunteering opportunities with Volunteer Scotland – Scotland’s gateway to volunteering which is an Internet platform that allows online volunteer recruitment.
Eczema Outreach Scotland initiated a volunteering programme called ‘Local Ambassadors’. It aims at finding enthusiastic people from across Scotland to act as EOS representatives who promote our services in their area and [...]
January 17, 2012
by Magali Speight
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Eczema Outreach Scotland is working with Third Sector Internship Scotland in order to employ an intern to carry out the promotional launch of the charity, in the position of our Promotion and Outreach Officer. TSIS co-operates with a wide range of voluntary groups and Scottish universities to allow students studying in Scotland gain work experience in the [...]
December 6, 2011
by Magali Speight
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Eczema Outreach Scotland has financial and in-kind received support from Mölnlycke Health Care which is a leading provider of wound care and dermatology solutions to the health sector.
To learn more about Mölnlycke Health Care products visit www.molnlycke.com/gb.
November 1, 2011
by Magali Speight
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Our support services to children with eczema and their families are open! Parents and carers are welcome to contact us and join our free network of families to meet other families who understand them, receive professional advice on services and benefits, share tips and have a good time together during free social outings. Our welcome pack [...]