#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 https://t.co/9htFzmlJF7
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.
"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 https://t.co/YrW2CGA9y0
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
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 https://t.co/bMz6iTozwu
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
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.
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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 https://t.co/n07MpozoxS
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.
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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.
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.
https://t.co/d2uVZ7gT36
#WorkerElfProtection#12DaysOfChristmas