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International 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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Listen 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…
Read MoreWhat it’s like on a drug trial
We find that our service users are always interested to hear about new drug trials and what happens if you join one. Here Ian Terry (pictured) writes about his experiences: 19 months after a pleurectomy operation I still have no symptoms, but a recent scan revealed some regrowth of my mesothelioma. I was offered the…
Read MoreSue and Emily-Jane did it! …with a little help from their friends.
Sue Farrell and Emily-Jane Scandrett (on the left), both diagnosed with mesothelioma, have successfully completed the Hallows 12 Parish Challenge. This was a marathon walk across the Worcestershire countryside, which included a steep climb and lots of rain and mud. They were supported by friends and colleagues from our Mesothelioma Support Group. They came to…
Read MoreA big thank you to players of the National Lottery!
We’re proud to be part of a family of fantastic organisations across the UK that are making communities better places to be with the help of people who play the National Lottery. In our case the community we serve is region-wide. It brings together all the people with asbestos related diseases whom we help, support…
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