Most people will not have heard of Eosinophilic-Associated diseases and that includes many healthcare professionals. Thus, many patients experience years of suffering before they are diagnosed and symptoms such as difficulty swallowing, pain on swallowing and fear of eating can be very debilitating. In addition, life changing treatments may not be funded by the NHS, which means patients have to self fund very expensive treatments.

Personally, I first became aware of Eosinophilic-Associated diseases when I was diagnosed with eosinophilic oesophagitis (EoE) in May 2025 after a lifetime of swallowing difficulties. When I had difficulty obtaining NHS funding for the steroid needed to treat my EoE, I approached EOS Network for advice. I was overwhelmed with the personal help that such a small charity provided me so I immediately decided I wanted to do something to help.

Every contribution counts towards achieving our mission of providing a prompt, accurate diagnosis, the right treatment for them, and support to help patients to live with their condition.

Your support, no matter how small, can make a significant difference in the lives of people affected by Eosinophilic-Associated diseases.