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SHARE

One of the most powerful tools for change is our own personal story. Tell the world what it has been like to live with eczema – share the lows, the highs, the challenges, and the wins. You can also do the following:

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Share our Quality of Life Report or Patients Insights Report on your social media, with family and friends.

Quality of Life Report PDF Patient Insights Report PDF
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Share how eczema impacts your life by using #LIFEWITHECZEMA on ESC’s Facebook page.

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SIGN UP WITH ESC

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CONTACT YOUR LOCAL GOVERNMENT

It’s your right to contact and meet or write to your elected official. It’s their responsibility to represent you and your issues! Call, email or meet with your elected official to help the government understand the needs of eczema patients.

add remove What to include when writing a letter or requesting a meeting?
  • The date
  • Your name and contact information (mailing address and or email address)
  • Your story. Try to include 3 key messages and keep each simple (25 words or less) and be clear, compelling, concise, and consistent.
    • How does eczema impact your life?
    • What does eczema stop you from doing?
    • What do you wish people knew about what it is like to live with eczema?
    • What do you need from the government to support you?
  • Have only one ask and be very specific of what you are asking
  • Keep it simple (25 words or less)
  • If appropriate, offer a solution

To find your local minister, please consult the chart below for names and contact information:

View Government Contact List

add remove What can you talk about in your letter?
  • WHAT IS THE PROBLEM?
    E.g. There have been no new medications for a decade
  • WHAT IS THE IMPACT?
    E.g. My eczema causes me to have a poor quality of life
  • WHAT WOULD IT LOOK LIKE IF WE SOLVED THE PROBLEM OR DIDN’T?
    E.g. I would be in less pain, better mental health, etc.

PATIENT SPOTLIGHT : MIKE L

Mike L. recently wrote letters to his Minister of Health and his MPP/MLA. He was kind to share his submissions with ESC. These are great example of how to contact your official, and we invite you to follow this format when writing your letters:

Example: Letter to Minister of Health

View Document PDF

Example: Letter to Member of Provincial Parliament/MLA

View Document PDF
Always there for you.

Do you have a question related to eczema or would like to get in contact with us for general information? Please contact us via phone, email or simply fill out our online form.

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Eczema Society of Canada
411 The Queensway South
P.O. Box 25009, Keswick, Ontario
L4P 4C2, Canada
1-855-ECZEMA-1
1-855-329-3621
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