Marking Action Mesothelioma Day in the grounds of St Philip's Cathedral Birmingham

A conference for all those affected 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10.30am until 4.15om on Monday 11th April

At BVSC, 138 Digbeth, Birmingham, B5 6DR

As we know only too well Mesothelioma is a particularly aggressive cancer who’s only known cause is exposure to asbestos, usually at work. Over two thousand people were diagnosed with it last year and the numbers are predicted to continue rising for the next decade.

Despite this it remains a relatively unknown condition, which is why this event, the Mesothelioma in the Midlands conference, is being organised by the Derbyshire Asbestos Support Team and ourselves. Supported and sponsored by Macmillan Cancer Support we want people to have an opportunity to compare experiences with others from across the Midlands Region and lots of chances to put forward ideas for making improvements.

Speakers on the day will include leading medical experts Liz Darlison, Consultant Nurse, and John Edwards, Consultant Thoracic Surgeon, and the conference will close with the beautiful singing voice of Hermione Ross, whose father died of Mesothelioma. A report of the day’s event will be produced and circulated to health chiefs in the Midlands.

Mesothelioma has been called the silent epidemic; this conference is a chance for all those who have experience of living with or supporting someone with Mesothelioma to share experiences and make their voices heard.

The Conference will take place on Monday 11th April 2011 at Birmingham Voluntary Services Council, 138 Digbeth, Birmingham from 10.00am – 4.30pm, lunch provided. There is a good rail network into Birmingham and a mini-bus will shuttle people to and from the venue.

Places must be booked in advance so anyone interested in attending should contact Asbestos Support West Midlands on 0121 678 8853 or email us here
 

The Great West Midlands Fun Run 2011

In 2010 twenty-two people took part in the Great Midlands Fun Run and raised nearly three thousand pounds for Asbestos Support West Midlands.

On June 5th 2011 we will be looking for even more intrepid soles prepared to take on the 8.5 gruelling mile course around Sutton Park. So if you think you are up to it why not sign up today, and why not persuade your family, friends and work colleagues to join you! Just call or email us today and we will send you an information pack.

Join in the fun- contact us today!

 

 

 

Asbestos Support WM would like to thank the staff and management at Alcoa, Kitts Green, Birmingham. Their generous donations made this website possible.