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Action 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
Read MoreListen to the BBC documentary about asbestos, Killer Dust on BBC sounds now
Read MoreTwo of our intrepid service users feature in new training videos
A company that trains people in recognising and safely dealing with the hazard of asbestos in Twentieth Century buildings has featured two of our service users in new videos highlighting the danger that asbestos poses. You can view these here. Susan and Emily-Jane have also appeared in The Daily Mail Susan Farral and Emily Jane…
Read MoreA shout out for the National Lottery players who helped us
We are delighted to share that we have received #NationalLottery funding from @TNLComFund for our project! Thank you to National Lottery players for helping #MakeAmazingHappen.
Read MoreSophie Phillips has retired from MesoUK
Sophie Phillips has retired after almost five years as Mesothelioma UK’s nurse specialist for the West Midlands. Members of our Mesothelioma Support Group said an emotional farewell to her at their September meeting. She not only helped to organise and run the group but also acted as a specialist point of contact for mesothelioma patients…
Read MoreExposing asbestos in cosmetics and talc
Hannah’s story Hannah Fletcher was diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma at the age of 41. This is a cancer caused by asbestos exposure. Her story can be heard in the BBC Radio4 podcast called “Talc Tales” available on BBC Sounds, Spotify and other platforms. She instructed Harminder Bains from Leigh Day to advise her on bringing…
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