Research question: Does an eczema clinic in primary care improve disease control in children?
This research will address the eczema research priority question “Which is most effective in the management of eczema: education programmes, GP care, nurse‐led care, dermatologist‐led care or multidisciplinary care?” (Batchelor et al 2012)
Eczema is a long-term condition that, like asthma, requires a high level of self-management, stepping treatments “up and down” in response to fluctuating symptoms.
However, unlike asthma, support for eczema self-management is not routinely provided in GP surgeries through nurse-led clinics. A standardised “eczema clinic” in primary care could provide a more consistent approach to monitoring disease control and use of treatments.
Building on existing evidence and resources, with patient advisors and stakeholders we will co-produce and evaluate an eczema clinic in primary care.
To find out more or to get involved follow this link.
November 2025 Update
After our previous application for research funding was rejected in the summer, the eczema treatment clinic team have licked their wounds and resubmitted the idea in November.
In truth, it was an opportunity to rethink some of the things we wanted to do, to find out if our idea for an eczema clinic in every GP surgery was feasible.
With some extra input from parents of children and young people eczema, we think the proposal is better this time around.
Fingers crossed we get the invitation to give them more detail in the spring! Meanwhile, we will continue to work on updating the eczema written action plan and developing the training materials needed to get a nurse or allied health professional to help people look after their eczema well.