RAPID Eczema Trials at Birmingham New Street Station

Do you know someone with eczema? This is an opportunity to talk to experts, pick up free resources, find out about the latest research, and sign up to take part in the latest trials.

Partners: Birmingham City University, the University of Nottingham, and Rapid Eczema

Date: Saturday 7 September 2024, 10am – 4pm  

Location: Birmingham New Street Railway Station, New St, Birmingham, B2 4BQ

Professor Fiona Cowdell led the creation of The Dragon In My Skin, a children’s book, animation, song, and teacher pack, designed to help improve teaching around eczema – part of Eczema Mindlines research.

About eczema

Eczema is a long-term skin condition. Around 1 in 5 children and 1 in 12 adults have the condition. It requires a lot of self-care which can take time and effort, this can be challenging. 

About the open day 

This friendly, informal event will help people to learn more about eczema care by meeting those living with the condition and those who have cared for and are doing research about eczema.

During the all-day event at New Street station, passersby will be able to:

• Speak to the expert team about eczema and get self-care advice
• Pick up resources about how best to care for eczema, including:
• Free copies of The Dragon In My Skin book
• Leaflets with top tips for living well with eczema from Eczema Care Online
• Discover the latest eczema research 
• Learn about and sign up for the Rapid Eczema Trials Citizen Science Community, which aims to improve the lives of people living with eczema through community research 
• Watch short (2-5 minute) films about eczema 

About the event team

On Saturday, researchers and experts from the Rapid Eczema team will be on-hand to chat to people who have eczema or know someone who has and help with self-care.

This includes people with eczema, and researchers from the University of Nottingham and Birmingham City University.

• Professor Fiona Cowdell, Birmingham City University 
• Dr Emma Campbell, the University of Nottingham 
• Amanda Roberts, Rapid Eczema trials

About the Rapid Eczema trials

The Rapid Eczema trials research project has been funded by the National Institute for Health & Care Research (NIHR), which is the research arm of the NHS. This project will enable people with eczema to answer questions that they have about how best to care for their eczema.