Action Mesothelioma Day 2008

The British Lung Foundation and various asbestos victim support and self help groups, throughout the UK, hosted the 3^rd Action Mesothelioma Day on 27^th February 2008. Previous years have proved a great success in raising awareness of Mesothelioma, and this year’s events were no exception, bringing the mesothelioma debate, once again, into the public domain and putting pressure on the Government to fund vital research into the treatment and care of those suffering from this awful disease.

Additionally, the 3^rd AMD saw the launch of a Health and Safety Executive campaign to raise awareness and to inform those trades and professions who continue to come into contact with asbestos. Its aim is to ensure provisions are in place to protect these workers and prevent a recurrence of this disease in another 50 years.

Click here for details and photos of the day across the country >

Irwin Mitchell supports the 3rd Action Mesothelioma Day

We all, at Irwin Mitchell, strongly believe in providing help and support to mesothelioma victims and their families. To mark the 3^rd Action Mesothelioma Day, a number of our partners and solicitors attended, and in some instances, hosted events throughout the country. Click on the "More" links below to see how they got on:

Birmingham

Alida Coates ( a partner from our Birmingham office ) along with clients and family members, organised the release of doves in memory of mesothelioma sufferers. This was followed by a drinks reception at the offices of Irwin Mitchell. More >

Derbyshire                

Adrian Budgen, a partner from our Sheffield office and a trustee of the June Hancock Mesothelioma Research Fund, will receive a cheque from the Derbyshire Asbestos Support Team, on 13^th March, following their AMD event ( in Derby ) on 27^th February and associated fundraising.

Leicester

Helen Ashton, an associate solicitor from our Sheffield office, attended an event hosted by Linda Thornton, in conjunction with the Derbyshire Asbestos Support Team (DAST) and Mesothelioma UK, in Leicester city centre.

Leeds

Ian Bailey, a partner in our Leeds office, joined family members, friends and leading mesothelioma campaigners at a public meeting held by the June Hancock Mesothelioma Research Fund and Ridings Asbestos Support and Awareness Group (RASAG) in Leeds Civic Hall.

London

Caroline Pinfold, an associate solicitor from our London office, attended the East London Mesothelioma Support Group (ELMS) coffee morning followed by the British Lung Foundation’s Parliamentary Reception, at Westminster, which was hosted by Michael Clapham MP. More >

Portsmouth

Guy Darlaston, a partner also from the London office, travelled to Portsmouth to give his support to a sponsored balloon release hosted by the Hampshire Asbestos Support and Awareness Group (HASAG) which was followed by their public meeting. More >

Manchester

Geraldine Coombs, an associate solicitor from our Manchester office, attended a sponsored balloon release and public meeting held by Greater Manchester Asbestos Victims Support Group at Manchester Town Hall. Nigel Bryson and Michael Lees spoke at the meeting, amongst others. More >

Liverpool

Anthony Barlow and Nicole Burden, who are both from our Manchester office, showed their support at a similar event hosted by the Cheshire and Merseyside Asbestos Victims Support Groups in Liverpool Town Hall. The proceeds from the day and donations will go to the June Hancock Mesothelioma Research Fund. More >

Newcastle

In Newcastle, Roger Maddocks, Lucy Proctor and Neil Wilkinson showed continuing support for the work of the Mick Knighton Mesothelioma Research Fund by attending the MKMRF’s seminar on mesothelioma ‘Past, Present and Future’

Sheffield

Simone Hardy, an associate solicitor from our Sheffield office, helped the Sheffield and Rotherham Asbestos Group (SARAG) organise a camellia shrub planting ceremony in Weston Park.

Simone further showed her support by co-organising a SARAG balloon release and candle lighting service in Doncaster, on 27^th February, which David Cass also attended.

Edinburgh

David Bell, a solicitor-advocate from our Glasgow office, will be showing his support, and helping to ensure that the profile of the disease is continually raised, by attending a Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma conference at the Western General Hospital, in Edinburgh, on 27^th March 2008.

Raising the profile of Mesothelioma

Attendance at these AMD events is important to both our solicitors and clients who hope that, by supporting this essential awareness day, the profile of mesothelioma is raised, which in turn will improve the support and care of those individuals who are affected now, and those who will, unfortunately, be affected in the future. It is a sad fact that, despite a complete ban on asbestos use in the UK, mesothelioma is on the rise with an expected peak in 2015.

Irwin Mitchell are nationally recognised as leading experts in asbestos disease compensation claims. Therefore, if you think that you, or someone you know, may be affected by working with asbestos, please fill in our online claims form to see how we can help.

If you need any further information please contact Adrian Budgen on 0114 274 4420 or send an e-mail to: Adrian.Budgen@irwinmitchell.com