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The Sunday Times Magazine has done a piece on asbestos and mesothelioma. And I was asked by @Mesouk if I would tell my story.
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#Mesothelioma is an asbestos-related cancer. We're calling time on asbestos with our campaign Don’t Let the Dust Settle. We're demanding that the govt commit to a central asbestos register & phased removal of asbestos. #DLTDS #WereCallingTimeOnAsbestos ow.ly/tV8E50NwQsV
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Our clinical #nurse specialist and #armedforces lead, Anne, attended a health & wellbeing event at HMS Sultan in #Gosport today, spreading the word about how we support veterans and those in the armed forces affected by mesothelioma.
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"Asbestos-contaminated cosmetic talc products continue to be sold by cosmetic companies and used by millions of women worldwide."
Read @HughJamesLegal partner Lucy Strong's article on women and the use of contaminated talc here hughjames.com/blog/asbestos-…
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There are around 2,700 new mesothelioma cases in the #UK every year, that's more than 7 every day
94% of the cases are preventable
#mesothelioma #asbestos #injustice #cancer @Mesouk
Source: Cancer Research UK
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Huge congratulations to our Apprentice Solicitors - Emily Dickson, Ryan McGuigan and Victoria Sayers for passing their IPLS exams!
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Asbestos is not a problem of the past!
@H_S_E reminder to construction trades of the risks of #Asbestos in buildings
Health and Safety Executive@H_S_E
HSE’s latest campaign ‘Asbestos & You’ launched today to remind those working in construction trades that the risk of asbestos is still relevant today and can be found in buildings built or refurbished before 2000. Find out more: workright.campaign.gov.uk/campaigns/asbe… #asbestos #WorkRight
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Today is #rarediseaseday. 47% of cancer diagnoses are for rare and less common cancers.
To find out more about #mesothelioma, a #cancer predominantly caused by #asbestos exposure, and the work that we do to help people affected by it, visit mesothelioma.uk.com
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Mesothelioma is a rare #cancer often caused by exposure to #asbestos in the workplace
It is preventable
Each year in the #UK c.2,500 people die from mesothelioma
Asbestos was banned in 1999 but the legacy continues. It is still in many public buildings
#RareDiseaseDay2023
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Homeowner's Japanese knotweed victory could prompt wave of action - Property Industry Eye propertyindustryeye.com/homeowners-jap…
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Please share news of our new research project: Supporting our Supporters
#mesothelioma #carers #distancecarers #Cancer #research #asbestos #UK @mesouk @ScotMesoNet @CarersTrust @LCN_UK @AsbestosForum
Mesothelioma UK@Mesouk
New @meso_sheffield #research aims to improve experiences of family carers Please support the study if you 1)provide unpaid help to a relative/friend needing support due to mesothelioma 2)live in the UK 3)are an adult (18+ years) Here’s the survey link: ow.ly/Sikq50MROeO
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Asbestos found in ‘hundreds of NHS buildings’ in Scotland @ScoConstructNow scottishconstructionnow.com/articles/asbes…
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More and more businesses now need to look outside the UK/Ireland to find the talent they require. If you need to employ a migrant worker you'll need a sponsorship licence from the Home Office. For further information please contact our immigration team.
worthingtonslaw.co.uk/employing-migr…
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Article highlights the devastation of #mesothelioma: late-stage diagnosis, poor prognosis
@Mesouk @darloliz
Mesothelioma UK@Mesouk
'Mesothelioma is a devastating and hard-to-treat disease with people often diagnosed at a late stage and typically facing poor prognosis’ - our CEO @darloliz comments in this @MailOnline article exploring how cases of mesothelioma in women are on the rise ow.ly/faz150Mh9ec
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'Mesothelioma is a devastating and hard-to-treat disease with people often diagnosed at a late stage and typically facing poor prognosis’ - our CEO @darloliz comments in this @MailOnline article exploring how cases of mesothelioma in women are on the rise ow.ly/faz150Mh9ec
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We would like to thank all of our clients who have taken part in our book's serialisation in the Clydebank Post.
Last week, Laura's story was featured.
Thank you to all our clients for helping to raise awareness of asbestos and its impact.
clydebankpost.co.uk/opinion/231861…
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Occupational disease and illness can be prevented - it is possible for construction work to be carried out without causing ill-health, provided risks are properly eliminated, managed and controlled.
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Pepper Minstix is lead Occupational Hygienist for Santa’s workshop & uses the HI management standard to prevent exposure to nasty chemicals that can make elves sick when they make toys.
breathefreely.org.uk/standards/
#WorkerElfProtection #12DaysOfChristmas
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