Guide to Asbestos Diseases and the Legal Claims Process

The organisations listed below are crucial in offering support, information, and resources to individuals and families affected by asbestos-related diseases. They provide a network of care and support, helping people navigate their conditions, understand their rights, and access the help they need. SUPPORT NETWORKS FOR ASBESTOS- RELATED DISEASES IN THE UK

Asbestos Support Central England (ASCE) was set up to help people with asbestos-related diseases and to campaign for the safe removal of asbestos across the whole of the West Midlands region as well as other areas in central England that border the region without an asbestos support group. www.asbestossupportce.org

Cheshire Asbestos Victims Support Group (CAVSG) continues to campaign and support victims and families in the Cheshire region. www.cavsg.co.uk

The Asbestos Victims Support Groups Forum UK (AVSGF) was established in 2005 to help groups across the country meet, share issues of common concern and take collective action on behalf of the victims of asbestos-related disease. www.asbestosforum.org.uk

Cumbria & Lancashire Asbestos Support Advice Group (CLASAG) hosts friendly sessions for victims of asbestos-related diseases in Cumbria and Lancashire. www.disabilityfirst.org

Asbestos Awareness and Support Cymru (AASC) is a charitable organisation that provides help and support to people in Wales living with illnesses such as mesothelioma or asbestosis. www.a-a-s-c.org.uk

East Midlands Asbestos Support Team (EMAST) supports families and victims of asbestos-related diseases throughout Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Northamptonshire, Lincolnshire and Burton-upon-Trent. www.asbestossupport.co.uk

Support Networks For Asbestos-Related Diseases In The UK

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