Support
Coming to terms with uncertainty
Benjamin Franklin, one of the architects of the America constitution, wrote in a letter to a friend, “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” It wasn’t an original idea. He borrowed this joke from the forgotten English playwright Christopher Bullock. But he made it famous. All of us…
Read MoreA personal view of mesothelioma by Rob Harper
It seems many years ago now that I was asked by Doug Jewell, who was then the manager of Asbestos Support Central England (ASCE)), if the Clarion Choir would sing for Action Mesothelioma Day. Clarion have long been prepared to support and raise awareness of issues that affect working people and their families so they…
Read MoreBuying presents for people with asbestos related diseases
At this time of year you will find seasonal blogs telling you what to buy, and not to buy, for friends and loved ones who have an asbestos related disease. We’ve read them for you, so you don’t have to! Here are some suggestions. Tempting treats Sometimes people lose their appetite, or their tastebuds change,…
Read MoreA Night of Rock ‘n’ Roll Music
Join us for an evening of great music to be provided by members of the popular bands from the 1950s and 1960s including: THE BRUMBEATS, THE CUTAWAYS, THE MODERNAIRES, THE BEACHCOMBERS, THE APPLEJACKS Local writer and historian Laurie Hornsby will be there to introduce the bands and sing a few of his songs about Birmingham…
Read MoreThis service needs to be publicised more!
Lesley Nash writes, ‘Your service needs to be publicised more so that you can help people earlier on. My parents and I were not fully aware of the support that was available. Your service has been a blessing It has been a real blessing knowing that there is help out there and that you are…
Read MoreOur Face-to-Face Support Resumes After the Pandemic
The Butterfly Group is our support group for people who have been left bereaved by an asbestos related disease. Some of its members met for lunch together yesterday. This was the first time the Group had met face-to-face indoors for more than 18 months. The Group is pictured renewing old acquaintances at Marco Pierre White’s…
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