Asbestos Support Central England

02/06/2026

Birmingham’s Mesothelioma Support Group
This is a reminder that the next support group meeting on
Monday 8th June 2026, 11am - 1pm
This month we have Alida Coates from Irwin Mitchell solicitors and she will talk to us on the 'Role of the Solicitor in Mesothelioma'.
If you have not involved a solicitor yet, you may find this talk useful.
Her talk will be at the beginning of the meeting (11am) if you want to join remotely for this talk.
We think people get much more from the meetings if you can come along in person, but not everyone can travel to Birmingham. We are a lovely friendly, positive group and you might learn something.
Please email [email protected] if you are planning to attend for the full details, or if you'd like the link.

06/05/2026

Monday 11th May joining us for the Meso Support group will be Sarah Thomas – Benefits Manager at Mesothelioma UK. She will talk to us (remotely) on the Coroner project she has recently led on and update us on the Role of The Coroner in Mesothelioma.

Her talk will be at the beginning of the meeting (11am) if you want to join remotely for this talk. Please email [email protected] if you’d like the link.

We think people get much more from the meetings by coming along in person, but not everyone can travel to Birmingham. We are a lovely friendly, positive group and you might learn something.

Please let us know on the email above if you are planning to attend for Irwin Mitchell reception and catering.

Also we're taking part in Mesothelioma UK 's fundraiser so if you’re attending this month’s support group, please bring along your baked goods and all proceeds of the go to Mesothelioma UK.

This month we are encouraging people to get baking and join Mesothelioma UK's campaign "Muffins for Meso". If you're attending this month's support group, on Mo

29/04/2026

Thanks to everyone who took part in Workers' Memorial Day in Birmingham yesterday. Read more on our website https://asbestossupportce.org/2026/04/29/workers-memorial-day-2026-in-birmingham/

28/04/2026

A new National Asbestos Taskforce launches today to coincide with International Workers’ Memorial Day/World Day for Safety and Health at Work

A new National Asbestos Taskforce has been established, uniting a coalition of partners committed to the complete removal of asbestos from the UK built environment.

22/04/2026

Join us in Birmingham to remember the dead and fight for the living

Join us at Birmingham Cathedral, 12.30pm, to remember the dead and fight for the living IWMD 2026

16/04/2026

28 April is International Workers' Memorial Day every year. Join us at 12.30pm in the grounds of Birmingham Cathedral as we "remember the dead and fight for the living" - recognising those who have lost their lives to an asbestos disease, and working to improve things for those who are suffering with one.

06/04/2026

Our monthly meso support group is on Mon 13 April and will feature a guest from our other support group - the Butterfly Group! So come along, share your news and meet others. Meeting is at 11am, in person or online. RSVP or for more info: [email protected]

02/03/2026

Our support group has been running successfully since 2017 and even blossomed during Covid (though it was online then), but sadly the numbers are dwindling. This is a plea to keep this important group running. If you are a patient or carer of someone with Mesothelioma and could attend just one meeting to see what you think, that would be fabulous.
MONDAY 9TH MARCH 2026: Speaker – Louise Nelson and Laura Smith – Mesothelioma UK Nurse Specialists from Leicester. A talk on Symptom Management with Mesothelioma and an update on their new regional roles.
RSVP to [email protected]
Or read more about the group here

Did you know we run a Mesothelioma support group for patients and carers? Read on to find out more, see what happens at the meetings and what others have to say

24/02/2026

Could you run a charity shop? More details:

“I’m looking for someone to take over my charity and shop, who will be dedicated to supporting Mesothelioma research and raising awareness of the dangers of asb

20/02/2026

Watch this fascinating new video about asbestos and share it

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