Asbestos Action
@asbestos_action
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Scottish charity set up to help asbestos related disease sufferers and their families across Scotland.
Dundee
Joined June 2021
On 27 Aug, #OneCancerVoice charities gathered outside Parliament, urging a bold, fully funded National Cancer Plan. By 2040, 6.3 million people could face cancer - including 33,300 with mesothelioma. Change can’t wait. https://t.co/MXYQpHYbzu
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We are delighted to host an event today for local clients from Dundee thanks to @DVVAscot grant, photos later. In the meantime to recognise Action for Mesothelioma Day our Ambassador Brian Cox CBE has sent us a video message! @DigbyBrownLLP @Mesouk
https://t.co/9rWqqrHGbo
asbestosaction.org.uk
Ambassador Brian Cox CBE remembers families and friends affected by asbestos on Action Mesothelioma Day
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On this Action for Mesothelioma day we would like to thank our Ambassador Brian Cox CBE for his message and continued support.
asbestosaction.org.uk
Ambassador Brian Cox CBE remembers families and friends affected by asbestos on Action Mesothelioma Day
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Good Luck to all attending tomorrow, let’s make this happen @AsbestosForum
https://t.co/HsEjxdMr8q
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We're looking forward to welcoming @UKALK1 @asbestos_action @CAG_Asbestos @EgfrUk @Team_HASAG @LASAG_UK @Mesouk @ros1dersuk @Roy_Castle_Lung @RuthStraussFdn @UKlungcancer to the LCNUK Conference this week! If you are joining us for #lcnuk2025 be sure to stop by their stands 💗
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Great to have been here, being with other charities who support those in need.
It is great to be joined by these brilliant charities at #lcnuk2025: @UKALK1
@asbestos_action
@CAG_Asbestos
@EgfrUk
@Team_HASAG
@LASAG_UK
@Mesouk
@ros1dersuk
@Roy_Castle_Lung
@RuthStraussFdn
@UKlungcancer Be sure to show your support for their work and say hello👋
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It is great to be joined by these brilliant charities at #lcnuk2025: @UKALK1
@asbestos_action
@CAG_Asbestos
@EgfrUk
@Team_HASAG
@LASAG_UK
@Mesouk
@ros1dersuk
@Roy_Castle_Lung
@RuthStraussFdn
@UKlungcancer Be sure to show your support for their work and say hello👋
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Delighted to be there with our friend @CAG_Asbestos thank you to @MarieAMcNair and others for supporting our charities in our work with those affected by asbestos related conditions.
Thank you @MarieAMcNair for your motion supporting Action Mesothelioma Day 2025. We were delighted to attend and see cross-party support for the motion in the Scottish Parliament. You can watch the full debate at the link. #AMD2025
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Latest newsletter!
The April edition of our Mesothelioma Matters E-Bulletin is out now! Our online magazine keeps you up-to-date with the latest news and developments in the meso community. Sign up to receive this straight to your inbox: https://t.co/N3FInzrn90
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Just to let our clients know that we are here over Easter if you need us. If not have a lovely weekend.
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🕊️ SHARED STORIES: “He Always Had Time to Listen” – James’ Story in our new "Shared Stories: How #Asbestos Changed Our Lives Forever” book on page 87 https://t.co/vlrhJ0jE3X
#mesothelioma
issuu.com
Shared Stories: How Asbestos Changed Our Lives Forever is a poignant collection of 200 personal accounts from asbestos victims and their families, curated by the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organizatio
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. @BainsHarminder told the APPG on Occupation Safety she believed Ran Oren, director of Cape and CEO of Altrad refused to attend the committee because reasons for refusing the donation would not stand up to its scrutiny. Read the full APPG evidence here https://t.co/tb2qEmwBOL
appgosh.org
On Monday 24th March, the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Occupational Safety and Health held a public hearing.A number of witnesses were called in front of the panel, which consisted of a cross-p...
The Sunday Times reports that construction giant Altrad, parent company of Cape, has tried to silence @AsbestosForum who asked for £10m towards life-saving research into mesothelioma. @BainsHarminder represents https://t.co/vokeJRX3W9
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Good Luck, you are all doing great. Still time to donate all funds raised will support our very own charity and @CAG_Asbestos @DigbyBrownLLP
And we’re off! @DigbyBrownLLP Asbestos Disease team walking from Balloch to Glasgow to raise funds for @CAG_Asbestos and @asbestos_action Donations appreciated! https://t.co/Z76oZqq0Oq
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Good Luck to all @DigbyBrownLLP ID team for their fundraising walk next week. The funds raised will be shared by @CAG_Asbestos and our very own charity. Any donations appreciated https://t.co/Nnn6LMDYbl
justgiving.com
Help Digby Brown raise money to support Clydebank Asbestos Group
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Cape Must Pay. We demand that Cape donate £10 million to fund mesothelioma research - Sign the Petition! https://t.co/7KkjhL6mNm via @UKChange
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Cape Must Pay. We demand that Cape donate £10 million to fund mesothelioma research
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Yesterday’s @BBCMorningLive featured the hidden risks of asbestos and the devastating impact of mesothelioma. Families shared their powerful stories to raise awareness. Too many people are still unaware of the dangers. Watch here: https://t.co/6IoXdJD12f
#Mesothelioma
bbc.co.uk
Join Sara Cox and Kimberley Walsh for the launch of Gethin and Helen’s Wheely Big Challenge for Comic Relief: 24 hours of roller skating. Also, a holiday scam and carrot cake bars.
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Exposed to asbestos, sentenced to death Paul shares his story of battling with #mesothelioma, a terminal cancer caused by #asbestos exposure. Watch the #MesotheliomaAndMe six-part film series here: https://t.co/PaSM0rzaW8 Asbestos destroyed their lives #CapeMustPay ✊
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Director of Cape & CEO of Altrad, was invited to attend the public hearing in Westminster on 24th March 2025, HE DID NOT APPEAR . This shows contempt for asbestos sufferers & Parliamentarians! #asbestos #mesothelioma @altrad_services
https://t.co/HgPowAIml1
asbestosforum.org.uk
On 24 March 2025, Ian Lavery MP, Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Occupational Safety and Health, chaired a public hearing on Cape’s legacy on asbestos. Ian was joined by […]
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Yesterday I chaired a public hearing into the legacy of Cape — once one of the world’s largest asbestos manufacturers, now owned by @Altrad_Services. Thank you to my fellow panel members @cajardineMP, @JohnGlenUK, @FrancesOGrady, Lord Henry KC and Professor Baroness Finlay.
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