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Global Mesothelioma Educational Forum
Mesothelioma UK and the Thoracic Oncology Frontiers are collaborating to provide an inaugural Global Mesothelioma Education Forum. The date coincides perfectly with the UK’s Action Mesothelioma Day – with the webinar taking place the day before on Thursday 2 July. The whole global mesothelioma community: patients, families, advocates, legal members, non-profit, doctors, nurses and researchers…
Read MoreAirtight on Asbestos Launches Parliamentary Petition
Airtight on Asbestos has launched a parliamentary petition to recognise the true number of asbestos deaths in the UK. Please sign the petition and circulate it widely. Read more.
Read MoreAction Mesothelioma Day 2026
Patient and Carer Support Group in May
This month we are encouraging people to get baking and join Mesothelioma UK’s campaign “Muffins for Meso”. If you’re attending this month’s support group, on Monday 11th May, please bring along your baked goods and all proceeds will go to Mesothelioma UK. Joining us for the talk will be Sarah Thomas – Benefits Manager at…
Read MoreWorkers’ Memorial Day 2026 in Birmingham
Birmingham’s event yesterday saw speakers from GMB, West Midlands Pensioners’ Convention, Thompsons solicitors, Midlands TUC and Birmingham Cathedral. ASCE would like to thank Thompsons for laying a wreath, Irwin Mitchell for a donation. It was great to see attendees from Asbestos Law Partnership and Leigh Day, our panel solicitors.
Read MoreMinister Timms Welcomes New National Asbestos Taskforce
A new National Asbestos Taskforce launches today to coincide with International Workers’ Memorial Day/World Day for Safety and Health at Work. The Independent Asbestos Task Force includes members from industry, unions, charities and wider campaign groups, including Asbestos Victims Support Group Forum which ASCE is a member of. Read more
Read MoreWorkers’ Memorial Day 28 April 2026
Join us at Birmingham Cathedral, 12.30pm, to remember the dead and fight for the living IWMD 2026
Read MorePassionate about making a difference? Mary Law has a message to share
“I’m looking for someone to take over my charity and shop, who will be dedicated to supporting Mesothelioma research and raising awareness of the dangers of asbestos. My shop ARC-AID in Dudley comes with a beautiful bespoke sign that, if needs be, could be dismantled and transported to a new location. If you are interested…
Read MoreFunding awarded to ASCE
We’re really pleased to announce that Alex Ferry Foundation have awarded ASCE a grant of £2,500 towards our core running costs. With deep roots in the trade union movement, The Alex Ferry Foundation is committed to good work, supportive communities and improving lives in shipbuilding, engineering and manufacturing areas throughout the UK. Read more about…
Read MoreButterfly Group
The Butterfly Group is our support group for people who have lost someone to an asbestos disease. The members support each other at monthly meetings and much more. They recently went on holiday to Whitby and Scarborough and visited the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire. What: The Butterfly Group meet at coffee mornings for a…
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