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NEW - Silicosis support
Asbestos Action are now able to support you if you have been affected by Silicosis.
Asbestos Action
Jan 281 min read
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Hollywood A-lister Brian Cox becomes charity ambassador for Asbestos Action
As of October 2024 I became charity ambassador for Asbestos Action – a role I am deeply honoured and proud to serve.
Asbestos Action
Dec 10, 20242 min read
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Asbestos Action Art Exhibition: Capturing Life
We were honoured to host our unique art exhibition at Chamber East on Thursday 9th May 2024 in Dundee. Ten original portraits by Craig...
Asbestos Action
May 28, 20243 min read
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Asbestos Action AGM - Fri 28th July 2023
Annual General Meeting where in addition to the typical AGM matters of business we had the distinct pleasure of hearing from guest speakers.
Asbestos Action
Aug 2, 20232 min read
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Asbestos Action raise awareness of asbestos-related conditions at Fife GP practices
Asbestos Action raise awareness of asbestos-related conditions to Fife GP practices
Asbestos Action
Feb 20, 20231 min read
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Operational Update
By Dianne Foster, General Manager Changes to the team Those who have moved on John Fearn started with Asbestos Action in 2012 and took up...
Asbestos Action
Oct 19, 20222 min read
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Asbestos Action 20th Anniversary Conference
We were honoured to host our 20th anniversary conference earlier this month at the Perth Concert Hall. This event was not just about...
Asbestos Action
Oct 3, 20223 min read
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Face-to-face events with Asbestos Action are back!
After a long two years of Zoom and webchats, how good was last week?! For those who missed the update, Asbestos Action can now host...
Asbestos Action
Apr 11, 20221 min read
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Concerns around rise in energy prices?
We know people are worried about rising energy costs. As a charity dedicated to helping others we understand this.
Asbestos Action
Feb 10, 20221 min read
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An Operational & Service Update from John Fearn Manager at Asbestos Action
Thought it was time for another important update before our next newsletter is posted. We are extremely pleased to announce that our...
Asbestos Action
Dec 13, 20212 min read
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Lung cancer – why are we so scared to talk about it?
By Asbestos Action It is the second most common form of cancer in the UK with more than 43,500 people diagnosed every year. But why does...
Asbestos Action
Nov 12, 20213 min read
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Community Advice Outreach Team to attend Perth Farmer's Market on Sat 6th November 2021
Asbestos Action's Community Advice Outreach Team to attend Perth Farmer's Market on Sat 6th November 2021
Asbestos Action
Oct 29, 20211 min read
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Asbestos Action are delighted to announce the funding of two clinical nurse specialist (CNS) posts
Asbestos Action are delighted to announce the funding of two Mesothelioma UK clinical nurse specialist (CNS) posts in Scotland.
Asbestos Action
Aug 24, 20211 min read
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I suffer from an asbestos-related disease, should I be concerned about coronavirus?
Given that the coronavirus impacts the lungs, those who already suffer from asbestos-related disease are concerned.
Asbestos Action
Apr 3, 20202 min read
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Breathless screening shows asbestos continues to put lives in danger
Nearly 50 people including politicians, medical and law experts viewed an explosive expose on the global asbestos industry this week. The...
Asbestos Action
Feb 28, 20202 min read
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Asbestos Action 2019 AGM
ASBESTOS sufferers, their families and medical professionals received expert advice from Asbestos Action. The not-for-profit charity held...
Asbestos Action
Jul 23, 20191 min read
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Dangerous rise in asbestos-related disease in north east
The boom of North Sea oil in the 1970’s is responsible for an increase in asbestos-related disease in the north east of Scotland. At our...
Asbestos Action
Nov 16, 20183 min read
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“Mind the Gap!” was the asbestos message at GP conference
Mind the Gap was the message to GPs from both Asbestos Action and Clydebank Asbestos Group as representatives of the Scottish panel...
Asbestos Action
Oct 19, 20182 min read
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Fundraising marathon with Digby Brown raises £8,000
On the 6th April, as part of Asbestos Awareness week, Dianne Foster from Asbestos Action joined the Industrial Disease Legal team from ...
Asbestos Action
Apr 17, 20182 min read
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MSP backs calls to improve care for asbestos sufferers
An MSP has thrown her support behind a brand new information booklet from support charity Asbestos Action to help improve care for ...
Asbestos Action
Mar 1, 20183 min read
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