Thank you, BBC, for featuring the huge problems people with eczema face waiting for a dermatologist appointment.
Many people struggle for a long time trying to control their eczema with the help of their GP and are very unwell by the time they get a referral to dermatology.
The pressure of then having to wait months or years to see a dermatologist is intolerable. It’s not right people with complex skin conditions like eczema are sent to the back of the queue. Eczema profoundly affects people’s physical health, mental health, quality of life and even life chances.
Read the full story: BBC News, Living hell for ‘forgotten’ skin patients.
‘We don’t understand why people with eczema and other inflammatory skin conditions are being treated as second-class citizens by the NHS. Eczema profoundly affects people’s physical health, mental health, quality of life and even life chances. It’s vital eczema patients are treated quickly and effectively by Dermatology service when they their symptoms are severe and they are very unwell.’ said Andrew Proctor, chief executive of National Eczema Society.
It’s vital eczema patients are treated quickly and effectively by Dermatology services when they have severe symptoms and are unwell.
A massive thank you to National Eczema Society’s eczema warrior, Elle, who bravely shared her experience as part of the feature. It is important that we keep raising awareness.
Read Elle’s eczema story today
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