Posts by Neil Bishop
MPs Call for Zero Asbestos
The Parliamentary Select Committee for Work and Pensions has called for the removal of asbestos from all non-domestic buildings. The Committee wants this to happen within 40 years. The government’s response is expected in the next few days. The minister responsible for the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), Chloe Smith, has acknowledged that the government…
Read MoreGo Blue For Meso on Action Mesothelioma Day
On Friday 1 July we’re being asked to raise awareness of mesothelioma by Going Blue for Meso. It’s easy to do. Dress all in blue You can dress all in blue. When your friends comment on your choice of outfit you can explain that it’s Action Mesothelioma Day. Just being able to pronounce the word…
Read MoreBack to meeting face-to-face
We’ve started meeting face-to-face again, although we’re still taking a cautious approach to visiting people at home. On International Workers’ Memorial Day, Thursday 28 April, we hosted a reception for our supporters at our new offices in The Warehouse. About 30 people attended. Celebrating contributions to our work One of our trustees, Neil Vernon, gave…
Read MorePlease help save the Barrow Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit Centre
If you have claimed Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit and the government’s Lump Sum Scheme – officially known as the Pneumoconiosis etc. Workers’ Compensation Scheme – you will have dealt with the Barrow-in-Furness office. The planned closure of this site will mean that a wealth of expertise is lost. The Barrow office is a small team…
Read MoreVACANCY for a part-time admin & bookkeeping assistant
You will be helping a small team deliver vital support to those with asbestos related diseases including admin and bookkeeping, answering our helpline, checking and responding to emails, and helping us track new and existing cases Closing date Wednesday 18 May at 2pm Job Description and Person Specification Job Title: Administrative & Bookkeeping Assistant Salary:…
Read MoreJoin us to remember all those killed and injured at work by negligent employers and to demand acion to prevent it happening to others
More than 30,000 council buildings contain asbestos
A law firm, Stephensons Solicitors LLP, has discovered that more than 30,000 Council run buildings in England contain asbestos. They found out by using freedom of information requests.253 out of 333 councils have responded to the requests so far. There was at least one building containing asbestos in every local authority.Danielle Callaway, one of the…
Read MoreSign the new petition: Cape Must Pay
Cape Intermediate Holdings (formerly Cape PLC) was one of the largest asbestos companies in the world. They had mining interests in South Africa as well as factories in the UK. Their asbestos products were widely used in construction in this country, especially Asbestolux and Marinite insulation boards. These products are at the heart of the…
Read MoreAn interview with Mavis Nye
Mavis Nye has lived with mesothelioma for 13 years. Since her diagnosis she has been raising funds for research into mesothelioma and treatments for it. She also campaigns to raise awareness about the dangers of asbestos. Mavis believes it is never safe to leave asbestos in place, especially in schools. She would like to see…
Read MoreHow donations are helping us to expand our work
The move to our new offices at The Warehouse was made possible by the generosity of one of our service users, Chris Harper. It brings to an end years of uncertainty. A donation in memory of Mr William Benton has made it possible for us to introduce the new case management system. A similar sized…
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