Mesothelioma UK

Many thanks to the team at the British Demolition & Asbestos Awards for not only inducting our CEO, Liz Darlison MBE DL into the Demolition Hall of Fame as an Asbestos Pioneer, but also for supporting Mesothelioma UK through its annual charity auction. Read more at: https://ow.ly/989C50TXP5h Asbestos Hub Magazine

We were pleased to welcome Dr. Jeevun Sandher, our local MP for Loughborough, Shepshed, and surrounding villages, to Mesothelioma UK today. CEO, Liz Darlison MBE DL shared insights into the essential work our charity and the mesothelioma community do, both locally and across the UK, to support patients and carers. We look forward to collaborating with Jeevun to further our mission.

Mesothelioma is not one of the main forms of lung cancer, but it is a cancer that can affect the lining covering the lungs (the pleura). This is called pleural mesothelioma. Exposure to asbestos is responsible for 9 out of 10 cases of mesothelioma and you don’t have to have worked directly with it to be at risk. It is important to raise awareness about the dangers posed by asbestos as exposure can result in an avoidable cancer often decades after exposure. If you have new or changes in symptoms such as cough and breathlessness that last more than a few weeks, please seek medical advice. "Most people with these symptoms will not have cancer, but it is advisable to get checked out to be sure,” says Leah Taylor, Head of Nursing, Mesothelioma UK. If you have any questions or need us to point you in the right direction, please get in touch via any of the contact points on the website at www.mesothelioma.uk.com #LungCancerAwarenessMonth #mesothelioma #asbestos

Thank you so much to everyone that joined us in Leeds earlier this month for our Community Dinner and 19th Annual Patient Carer Day. We were joined by patients, their families, industry experts, clinicians, lawyers and nurses for a fabulously sociable evening followed by a day of information, support and expert knowledge. A big thank you to our generous and supportive event sponsors, our fantastic speakers and the dedicated Mesothelioma UK team for bringing everything together💙

Would you like to help with a research study ?    NIHR (National Institute for Health and Care Research) are assisting with the design of a new study. They are very keen to focus on the needs of the patient and their family so would like input from people who have lived experience (in the UK) of mesothelioma - as a patient or carer. Full details of how to take part can be found here https://ow.ly/o3yR50TXhQY   Closing date to apply is Monday 4 November.

Thank you to UK Asbestos Training Association - UKATA for inviting us to speak at their asbestos mock trial event yesterday. Our CEO, Liz Darlison MBE DL, spoke on behalf of Mesothelioma UK, with Corporate Relations and Fundraising Manager Jill Lemon and volunteer Nile in attendance. It was a unique and informative experience, and we were thrilled to take part.

Our annual Christmas Carol Off campaign is back! Sign up with your friends, family or colleagues and give us your rendition of your Christmas favourites! There are three categories to enter: 🎤 Best Vocal Harmony 💃 Best Performance & Musicality 🤡 Best Entertainment & Presence Join our festive FUNdraiser and support us in our mission of being there for anyone affected by mesothelioma. Entry is £5 per adult and free for children (under 18). Choose your 'choir', sign up at our website, and submit your video entry by 2 December. Sign up here https://lnkd.in/eWfXd7zy or contact fundraising@mesothelioma.uk.com for more information. #christmas #festivefundraiser #mesothelioma

With a range of distances to choose from, take your pick and find a challenge that suits you whilst enjoying the best of the Jurassic Coast and some of the UK’s finest coastline. Whether it’s to enjoy an active day out with friends or colleagues, or to challenge yourself – there’s a Ultra Challenge for you! Join as an Individual or as a team, and raise funds for Mesothelioma UK along the way 🥾 Start your fundraising journey today, and we will be on hand to support you every step of the way! View the full 2025 event calendar and sign up here: https://lnkd.in/ehW7ppvj #UltraChallengeSeries #MoveForMeso #Mesothelioma

The Mesothelioma UK Younger Patient and Carer Group is designed specifically to support mesothelioma patients and carers under 55. We recognise that the needs and experiences of younger people affected by mesothelioma can be quite different to that of a typical older patient/carer.     Meetings for the Younger Patient and Carer group take place on the first Wednesday of the month at 1pm on Zoom. Meetings are facilitated by Mesothelioma UK Clinical Nurse Specialist, Simon Bolton and provide people with an opportunity to share experiences and ask questions.    For joining details, please email us at support@mesothelioma.uk.com

Great challenges need great settings – and few are better than the Isle of Wight’s stunning coastal path. This challenge has endless possibilities with routes up to 106km and 1 or 2 day options. Whether it’s to enjoy an active day out with friends or colleagues, or to challenge yourself – there’s a Ultra Challenge for you! Join as an individual or as a team, and raise funds for Mesothelioma UK along the way 🥾 Start your fundraising journey today and we will be on hand to support you every step of the way! View the full 2025 event calendar and sign up here: https://lnkd.in/ehW7ppvj #UltraChallengeSeries #MoveForMeso #Mesothelioma