Posts by Asbestos Support
Walk a mile in their shoes… or 29!
ASCE service users and family members are raising money for us by walking an ultra marathon! An all-terrain course through 29 miles of Worcestershire. They’ll be donating half of the proceeds to us and half to MesoUK. Thanks to Sue Farrall for organising this intrepid team for the second year running! Find out more and…
Read More“The Legacy of Cape Plc and the case for justice”
On 1st July 2025 the Forum gathered in Westminster, London to hear the publishing of “The Legacy of Cape Plc and the case for justice”. The report was published by the All-party Parliamentary Group on Occupational Safety and Health. The report provided a background into the Cape Must Pay Campaign, evidence submitted by 11 witnesses…
Read MoreAction Meso Day 2025
4 July, Church at Carrs Lane, 11am-1pm Join us for “AMD” on 4th July 2025 in recognition of those affected by Mesothelioma as well as other asbestos-related diseases. We will be releasing doves in memory of those lost, and will also have speakers including Dr Gareth Walters, NHS Consultant in Occupational Respiratory Medicine and Associate…
Read MoreAbilityNet provides free training and resources to improve online accessibility
AbilityNet They support a wide range of users from older or disabled people looking for help with their technology to digital professionals advocating for accessibility and inclusion best practices within their organisation. Their services include free technology support from volunteers who can do home visits or phone assistance, accessibility services, webinars and factsheets. We are…
Read MoreDonations
If you have donated to us recently, thank you so much. We always try to personally acknowledge donations, but occasionally we don’t get full details, especially when donations are made online. Please accept our apologies if we’ve missed anyone.
Read MoreInternational Workers Memorial Day 28th April
In Britain, the most common cause of work-related fatality is asbestos exposure. And you are more likely to be diagnosed with asbestos cancer in Britain than in anywhere else in the world. For 2025, the TUC is focusing on the need to prevent future death caused by asbestos — we want a national risk register,…
Read MoreCape Public Hearing
We went to Portcullis House for the Cape public hearing on 24th March. A transcript has now been issued by the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Occupational Safety and Health. Read it here
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Read MoreDon’t be a victim of fraud
Some of our service users who have had their benefits or civil claim settled might be thinking of investing their money, just as Mr B did recently. He had seen an advert online claiming that Sir Keir Starmer was promoting an investment opportunity. The advert turned out to be a deep fake and he had…
Read MoreMeeting our region’s MPs in Parliament
We went to the Palace of Westminster at the end of January to meet with local MPs and raise awareness of the issues facing asbestos victims, and the wider issues around asbestos today. The event was organised jointly by the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Occupational Safety and Health and the Trade Union Congress. Representatives…
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