The European Asbestos Forum
Legal clarity provided for
mesothelioma claims
In this issue...
Issue 10
June 2015
Contents
Welcome
2 Social Media
Trending news
3 The European Asbestos
Forum
4 Blog
Legal clarity provided for
mesothelioma claims, but what of lung cancer cases?
6 Story
Compensation and peace of mind secured for pleural thickening sufferer
8 Armley
The UK’s Deadliest District - Part 9
9 Testimonials
10 Benefit Entitlements
Pneumoconiosis etc (Workers’ Compensation) Act 197911 Treatment Centres
Finding asbestos disease treatment centres across the UKLast month, the Supreme Court received a mesothelioma case involving Zurich PLC and International Energy Group Limited (2015). Find out who the Court deemed liable to pay full compensation on page 4.
The European Asbestos Forum, held in Amsterdam on 27th May 2015, discussed the challenges of raising awareness on the dangers of asbestos in the workplace. Read more on page 3.
Last but certainly not least, Asbestos Justice recently won a challenging case for pleural thickening sufferer, Ian Norton of Thame, Oxfordshire. Read Ian’s story and more about the trial on page 6.
We sincerely hope you enjoy this month’s issue. Thank you for reading and keep sharing!
Helena Cameron. Asbestos Justice Associate Director
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The European Asbestos Forum aims to improve professional networks and the exchange of knowledge regarding all matters relating to asbestos. The first forum took place on 27th May 2015 at the NH Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky in Amsterdam.
The objective of the event was to provide an interesting environment to discuss the challenges facing us in raising awareness about the dangers of asbestos in the workplace, how to manage these and how to prevent future victims of asbestos disease. There were approximately 20 internationally renowned speakers and representatives from asbestos removal firms, employers, unions, governments, researchers, medical experts and victims groups from all over Europe and beyond. The main theme for 2015 was labour and, in particular, removal of asbestos, best practices, raising awareness in the workplace, national and European policy, enforcement of regulations, comparing regulations, asbestos stories and recent major legal cases. The forum also considered the newest medical and epidemiological insights.
One of the keynote speakers was Dr. Richard Lemen USPHS (ret.) Ph.D., M.S.P.H. He is a retired Assistant Surgeon from the US. He discussed high risk occupations and the need for prevention of exposure to asbestos and prevention of asbestos disease. As we have highlighted at Asbestos Justice on many occasions, certain occupations still face a real danger at work as a result of the legacy left behind by the widespread historical use of asbestos products. We have particularly featured the risks from asbestos exposure to electricians and plumbers.
Wayne Williams, a Director of Independent Asbestos Training Providers and owner of DMW Environmental Safety, discussed the ongoing issue of asbestos in schools. His role is concentrated in the field of health and safety and asbestos management to UKAS standards. He is also an examiner for the British Institute of Occupational Hygiene for asbestos competency qualifications. Asbestos Justice has told of many occasions when asbestos in schools has caused a problem. This often occurs during repairs or renovations.
Only earlier this month was there a further example reported in the national press of the huge problem asbestos in our schools
still poses. Parts of a school in Worcestershire, Droitwich Spa High School, were closed after asbestos was detected by surveyors working on new windows in the main classroom block. They said parts of the school would remain closed while tests were carried out. The Chair of Governors Rod Rhodes said, “Our most important responsibility is to ensure the safety of students, teachers and support staff who work in our buildings.” The forum continued with Barry Robson, the President of the Asbestos Diseases Foundation in Australia, discussing the importance of asbestos awareness. There is still a real presence of ignorance among many about what asbestos is, how to recognise it and the risks it poses.
Asbestos and the distorted risk perception was discussed by Linda Reinstein, President of Asbestos Disease Awareness Organisation or ADAO. Linda started her organisation after her husband was diagnosed with asbestos related mesothelioma in 2003. Realising that asbestos disease kills many people every year, she became a public health advocate and is now a strong voice campaigning for asbestos related issues.
Professor Nico van Zandwijk, Director of the Asbestos Disease Research Institute (ADRI) and Professor of Medicine at the University of Sydney reviewed the hopeful treatment of asbestos cancers. In 1985, he founded the Department of Thoracic Oncology at the Netherlands Cancer Institute and made significant contributions to the identification of prognostic factors in lung cancer and malignant mesothelioma, to chemoprevention studies in lung cancer and major national and international trials. He is a member of the National Lung Cancer Advisory Group of Cancer Australia and the National Asbestos Management Review Panel.
Further details about the forum and the speakers can be found on the website: www.europeanasbestosforum.org
If you or a family member or friend has been exposed to asbestos and are concerned about asbestos disease, please contact us at Asbestos Justice for free advice on 0800 038 6767.
The European
Asbestos Forum
Legal clarity provided for mesothelioma
claims
...but what of lung cancer cases?
Asbestos Justice has noted the highest Court in the land’s eagerly awaited decision in the above case, which was handed down on 20th May 2015. This case involved a long winded dispute between Defendant employers and their insurers in relation to who should pay compensation in a mesothelioma claim. David Allan QC and Simon Kilvington of Byrom Street Chambers, Manchester, intervened in the litigation to assist in protecting the rights of asbestos disease sufferers on behalf of the Asbestos Victim Support Groups’ Forum UK.
In the original action, the mesothelioma claimant had worked for International Energy Group Limited (IEGL) for 27 years and suffered regular exposure to asbestos. Sadly, this led to him
developing incurable mesothelioma, from which he later passed away. Zurich provided cover for just over 22% of the mesothelioma sufferer’s total period of exposure to asbestos with IEGL and another insurer provided additional coverage for 2 of the 27 years. IEGL settled the mesothelioma claim and looked to recover the settlement amount from Zurich as the insurers. They argued what has become an established argument, since the famous decision in Fairchild, that the legal test for causation in a mesothelioma claim is to establish a “material contribution to the risk” of developing the incurable disease. Rather ambitiously, Zurich offered IEGL only a proportion of the mesothelioma claim settlement sum based on their
6 year period of cover out of the 27 year total. Whilst they agreed that their cover had to deal with the claim in its entirety under s.3 of the Compensation Act 2006 they also opined that in equity, the court should recognise a right of recoupment to address what they saw as the unfairness caused by the Act. As specialist Claimant asbestos disease solicitors, we argue that sufferers should always be entitled to 100% recovery of compensation in a mesothelioma claim providing it is shown that the exposure materially contributed to the risk of the development of the condition. Expert medical evidence generally confirms that asbestos exposure which equates to anything above 1% of the sufferer’s overall period of exposure to asbestos
Supreme Court’s Decision Certainty in Mesothelioma Claims
By the narrowest majority of 4 to 3 the court in IEGL found in favour of the view that sufferers should be able to recover 100% of the compensation in their mesothelioma claims.
The majority of the Lords concluded that any insurer on risk for any period of tortious exposure (this would be the figure in excess of 1% referred to in the above) must meet 100% of the mesothelioma compensation.
This decision is warmly welcomed by Asbestos Justice, other specialist claimant asbestos disease solicitors and the sufferers of asbestos related conditions. The decision now provides certainty to sufferers, confirming that they can recover their mesothelioma compensation in full. One caveat to the decision is that the insurers would be able to exercise a right of recoupment against a solvent employer, as Zurich had argued for in the IEGL litigation, but this would not affect the right to 100% mesothelioma compensation for victims and their families.
The minority in the case disagreed with the decision made by the majority arguing that, based on a simple interpretation of the contract; Zurich had never agreed to take on the full risk, but only the dates governed by their 6 year insurance policy. If this had been the majority view then mesothelioma sufferers would only be able to recover a percentage of their compensation based upon the amount of insurance coverage located. This would have been a catastrophic decision, resulting in widespread shortfalls of mesothelioma compensation being paid. No doubt Parliament would have had to intervene to rectify the potential major injustice had this been the case.
Less Clarity for Lung Cancer Actions
Rather surprisingly, the Supreme Court in the IEGL litigation also found that the decision in Barker v Corus remains good law and was not “consigned to history” by
If you, a family member or colleague are concerned about asbestos exposure, contact Asbestos Justice on 0800 038 6767 for expert legal advice. will amount to a “material contribution
to the risk”.
Further issues were encountered in the IEGL litigation due to the fact that the original claim was a mesothelioma claim brought in Guernsey. As a result, Zurich, as with other Defendant parties argued that the House of Lords’ (now the Supreme Court) decision in Barker v Corus, remained good law. This sought to treat mesothelioma as a divisible condition in law. This case was relied upon as the Compensation Act was a British statute and had no application to Guernsey. Using this, Zurich argued that their insurance coverage would only cover part of the mesothelioma claim amount.
Arguments were made by IEGL to the effect that Barker, no longer had any legal standing in the light of the EL trigger litigation cases. The Court of Appeal seemed to have sympathy with such arguments and held that Zurich should be found liable for 100% of the mesothelioma compensation.
the EL trigger litigation as many eminent experts in the field of asbestos disease litigation had argued.
This part of the decision will not affect mesothelioma claims pursued in the UK where protection is afforded to ensure 100% compensation under s.3 of the Compensation Act 2006, however, it may have ramifications for asbestos related lung cancer claims where the same statutory protection ensuring 100% asbestos claim compensation is not currently available.
If liability is imposed on a Fairchild basis as it was in the decision of Heneghan (discussed in our December 2014 news update), lung cancer sufferers may only be able to recover a percentage of their compensation based on the amount of insurance coverage located. As we have explained in previous updates, the insurance industry may jump upon this aspect of the decision in the IEGL litigation to argue that they will only be liable to pay lung cancer compensation on an apportioned basis, especially if the insurer’s level of cover amounted to less than 50% of the total period of exposure. However, Lung Cancer sufferers who are able to establish that an offending Defendant was liable for over 50% of their negligent asbestos exposure should stand a strong prospect of recovering 100% of their asbestos related lung cancer compensation from that party on the basis that they will have proved their case on the balance of probabilities. As we know, Heneghan is to be fast-tracked to the Court of Appeal and we await the decision of the higher court with real interest. Perhaps the certainty on compensation recovery provided for mesothelioma claims thanks to the IEGL litigation, may be just around the corner for lung cancer claims.
Compensation and peace of mind
secured for pleural thickening sufferer
Asbestos Justice has recently recovered compensation in an asbestos claim for Mr Ian Norton of Thame, Oxfordshire who was diagnosed with the asbestos related condition known as “diffuse pleural thickening”.
Before his diagnosis, our client had been suffering with increasing breathing problems which he noticed particularly whenever he exerted himself. We always urge those who have been exposed to asbestos to keep an eye on their breathing symptoms and to seek medical attention to obtain expert advice as to the cause of any increased breathing problems.
Initial Thoracoscopy Treatment
Mr Norton did just that and was sent for a particularly unpleasant procedure known as a Thoracoscopy which was completed under general anaesthetic. His treating consultant used an implement inserted through the chest to reach the affected area of the lining of the lung through the ribs and took biopsy samples to test for asbestos related mesothelioma.
Thankfully, the results were returned in the negative for this incurable condition but our client was made aware that he was suffering with breathing problems due to multiple health problems including Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary disease (COPD), caused by smoking, as well as the asbestos related pleural thickening.
Asbestos exposure at 15 years old
Mr Norton confirmed that he was exposed to asbestos dust with three different companies, two of which included Crendon Concrete Limited and Crendon Timber Components Limited based at their Long Crendon site in Buckinghamshire. He was only 15 when he first started work at the Crendon site and he stayed with them for a full 18 months during the 1971/72 and 1972/73 tax years.
The company was a well known building contractor in the county at the time, and was heavily involved in developing agricultural buildings from scratch. The business regularly provided building supplies to farms nationwide.
In order to recover compensation in his asbestos claim, we needed to establish that our client had been exposed to harmful amounts of asbestos dust.
Invaluable evidence builds a strong case
Mr Norton provided helpful evidence in his statement confirming that his job for Crendon Concrete entailed having to load and unload blue asbestos corrugated sheets from and onto the back of Lorries. It is accepted by medical professionals that blue asbestos
is the most dangerous form of asbestos. The asbestos sheets would then be transported to various farm building sites to be used in construction. Asbestos was a widely used material in those days as it was a very effective insulating and heat resistant material. It was common knowledge to our client and his colleagues that the sheets were asbestos insulation sheets.
He believes they were used as roof and side cladding to farm barns as well as for roofing and side insulation for various agricultural buildings.
He recalled the asbestos sheets arriving on site in different sizes, measuring from between 4 to 10 feet in length by 3 feet in width. He described the insulation sheets as being quite brittle and parts of the asbestos sheets would regularly break off resulting in some asbestos dust being released into the atmosphere which he and
his colleagues inhaled. This is a common history of exposure to the harmful dust in building industry asbestos claims. Mr Norton did not have cause to cut up the sheets himself but was nearby when they were in the process of being cut down to size. This is known as “passive” exposure to asbestos.
He did suffer exposure to the deadly dust when lifting the sheets onto the back of HGV Lorries, to be transported to the various customer sites. He confirmed that the asbestos dust fell down from the sheets as he lifted them onto the back of the Lorries. The shuffling along of the sheets on the back of the Lorries resulted in further asbestos dust rising up into the atmosphere which he and his colleagues could not help but inhale. Whilst on the back of the wagon it was a regular occurrence to see the asbestos dust floating around.
Tracing insurers proved tough but successful thanks to specialist knowledge and detailed evidence
This asbestos claim was complicated by the fact that insurance coverage could not be located for our client’s first period of exposure with the Crendon companies.
However, using our specialist knowledge, we were able to locate cover for the later period and the insurers eventually admitted that they exposed our client to harmful amounts of asbestos dust, based on his detailed account.
The medical evidence confirmed that our client was left with a 10% level of respiratory disability due to his asbestos related pleural thickening out of a total respiratory disability of 50%. Whilst the level of compensation our client was able to recover in his asbestos claim was relatively modest in comparison to other asbestos claims, no price can be put on the peace of mind we were able to secure for him.
Possibility of developing mesothelioma
The expert confirmed in his medical report that our client’s asbestos exposure had left him with a risk of suffering with more serious levels of respiratory disability due to pleural thickening. He also faced a risk of developing the incurable asbestos related cancer known as mesothelioma.
His claim was settled on what is known as a “provisional damages basis” which leaves the door open for our client to claim further asbestos disease compensation if he were to have the misfortune of suffering with more serious asbestos related problems in the future.
The asbestos dust covered the floor of each lorry and as they walked through this, further asbestos dust would rise up into the atmosphere which they all inhaled throughout the course of the working day. Even though this type of exposure seems light in comparison to other forms of asbestos exposure such as lagging pipes or removing asbestos insulation, it was still considered by the examining medical expert to have contributed to the development of our client’s condition of asbestos related pleural thickening.
This was also the case in respect of the later asbestos exposure he suffered when working on the Crendon Timber Components side of the business. The timber section measured around half the size of a football pitch and was full of workers carrying out various activities.
Exposure to airborne asbestos at work
Our client was employed as a jig assembler and would work on roof trusses made from wood. He would have to climb up onto the jig to fix pieces of pre-cut timber into position to create “A” shaped structures. They were being formed to create roof structures. The pieces of timber would be fixed into place and would be transported down the line into a press machine which would clamp them into position. He could be working on hundreds of pieces of timber each day. The timber press area filled around one third of the building and the other two thirds were filled by other workers carrying out various forms of cutting.
Once again, whilst this type of work did not bring our client into contact with asbestos directly, there was work going on under the same roof which did expose him to airborne asbestos dust throughout the course of the working day. The business was also involved in making various sectional parts for buildings which had to be fireproofed for health and safety purposes.
Throughout the course of the working day, asbestos insulation boards were in the process of being cut with hand saws and electric saws by 2 or 3 workers positioned around 15 to 20 feet away from where our client attended to his duties.
As the workers cut through the asbestos insulation boards, asbestos dust would rise up into the atmosphere which all workers under the same roof inhaled. Our client could remember seeing clouds of asbestos dust billowing up into the atmosphere. This was the same for wood dust as timber was being cut in the same area. He experienced this type of passive exposure to asbestos on a daily basis when working on the timber section for Crendon during his 6 months with the company.
Never provided with any form of mask for protection
Mr Norton was never provided with any form of mask by the Crendon companies to protect him from breathing in asbestos dust nor was he ever warned of the dangers of being exposed to asbestos dust.
He was just a young lad, doing what he was told and at no time during the course of his time with the company did he feel he was being exposed to danger.
Diagnosed with pleural thickening or concerned over asbestos exposure?
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Mr Norton said
:-“Asbestos Justice have been a total Godsend to my family and I. When I was diagnosed with an incurable asbestos related illness, I didn’t know who to turn to. Thankfully, I spoke to a specialist solicitor there on day one and they dealt with my claim from start to finish.
They always kept me informed and I was delighted not only to receive compensation for my asbestos related condition but also appreciate the peace of mind they have secured on my behalf. I do worry about what the future holds but if my health were to deteriorate, I know that my legal team at Asbestos Justice will be there to recover more compensation on my behalf when I need it most.
I cannot thank them enough for what they have done for me and am happy to tell others about my story and their excellent level of service.”
Armley -
The UK’s Deadliest District
replace it with 650 new homes, a business park and a children’s day care centre. In the summary of MCC Estate’s planning application they stated the following:
“...of particular note is the absence of any asbestos contamination.”
Uproar came as locals protested. They knew of the ‘snow-like’ substance that sat atop of tree branches and plants within Spodden Valley. They’ve seen the vast amounts of asbestos dumped and filling every inch of the area. At 7am, May 15th, operation tree-felling began.
Residents were more than concerned for their health as disturbing the asbestos would cause a cloud of deadly airborne dust. This would be lethal for everyone in the area.
Save Spodden Valley was formed shortly after as a campaigning group against the development of its new ‘urban village’. Their action resulted in the Rochdale Council to issue emergency preservation of affected trees. In 2005, MMC Estates confirmed that there was indeed a high level of asbestos present in Spodden Valley; however this did not stop them from wanting to go ahead with the developments. Save Spodden Valley fought on and finally received the outcome they’ve been fighting against for 7 years. Rochdale Council rejected all planning applications from MMC Estates. People power is what made the residents of Rochdale win their battle. Rochdale Online interviewed Save Spodden Valley co-Three years before the formation of the J. W. Roberts asbestos
factory came Turner Brothers Asbestos Co in Rochdale. Today, as the world’s first and largest asbestos factory in Rochdale, it stands alone as an empty and derelict shell. A building which once thrived with busy workers and ‘magic dust’ still echoes throughout its walls.
Until this day it is a photographer’s hotspot. Many of which have ventured into the grounds of the factory and laid their camera lenses upon what was once a noisy, hot asbestos covered building.
Spodden Valley
Not only do the ghosts of the past linger within the factory walls, but its surrounding forest illustrates the devastating result of the factory’s looming presence.
The factory closed for business in 1994. It dominated the work force in and around Rochdale for 115 years with 2,000 factory workers and 2,000 administrators at its peak. Years of asbestos has been churned out of this factory, imagine the number of employees affected during this length of time.
Yet the workers weren’t the only ones that received the full dosage of asbestos filling their lungs...72 acres of land in a valley dubbed Spodden Valley lies right on the edge of the Turner Brothers Asbestos site.
This land was sold in 2004 to a property developer called MMC Estates. Their plans were to tear the entire site down only to
Turner Brothers Asbestos Co, Rochdale Factory
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Testimonials
“My husband was diagnosed with asbestos related pleural thickening but also suffered with other health problems. They succeeded in arguing through obtaining medical evidence that the asbestos related illness contributed to my husband’s sad death. They recovered a significant sum of compensation on my behalf and I cannot thank them enough for all that they have done. Their level of service is exemplary.”
Ministry of Defence Docker.
“Mr. James Cameron dealt with my case. I have been diagnosed with mesothelioma after being exposed to the material working in the railway industry. I found Mr. Cameron extremely easy to talk to and he dealt with my case with great care and professionalism. My case settled within 90 days of my contacting Asbestos Justice and I cannot thank them enough for all they have done for me.”
Mr. S.
“Helena Jones dealt with my claim for compensation following the death of my husband from mesothelioma. I am disabled and my husband was my main carer. His illness and subsequent death meant that I have had to rely heavily on family to assist me and the high settlement obtained by Asbestos Justice reflected this.
They dealt with this sensitive matter in a caring and kind way dealing with all my questions. It was a drawn out case due to the defendant’s delays and I appreciate their determination in getting the best result for me. I would not hesitate in contacting them in the future should I need further assistance. The service was excellent and I hope they keep doing what they already do so well!”
A widow of Brentwood.
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ordinator, Jason Addy on their victory:
“The SSV campaign has received ongoing local, national and international attention. The past 7 years have seen shocking facts about asbestos and the Spodden Valley emerge. It has drawn the attention of Prime Ministers, been the subject of debates in Parliament, Early Day Motions and interest from experts and communities all over the globe.
It has put Rochdale on the map for very positive reasons – an example of community spirit, “people power”, co-operation and persistence. The sounds of those chainsaws destroying woodland, at dawn on that Saturday in May 2004, woke a whole town up”.
This is no magical place for children to play or for couples to go for romantic strolls with their pets. This was and still is the valley of death.
Benefit Entitlements
There are numerous state benefits which you may be able to claim if your asbestos related disease was
caused whilst in employment.
For expert advice call 0800 038 6767.
What is it?
This is a government run scheme which makes a one-off payment to people suffering with asbestos diseases and their dependants. It is available for those sufferers whose employer has gone out of business and/or where their insurers are untraceable.
Am I eligible to claim?
You can apply for a payment under this scheme if you suffer with one of the following diseases:
• diffuse mesothelioma
• pneumoconiosis (including asbestosis, silicosis and kaolinosis)
• diffuse pleural thickening
• primary carcinoma of the lung if accompanied by
Pneumoconiosis etc (Workers’ Compensation) Act 1979
asbestosis or diffuse pleural thickening • byssinosis
How to Claim
If the sufferer has died their dependants can make a claim. In order to make a claim for this payment you must have applied for Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit. However do not wait to for the decision if your IIDB claim is pending, you should make your application as soon as possible.
Please be aware that there are time limits for submitting applications. If you would like to know more please contact us.
For further information and expert legal advice, please contact James Cameron at james.cameron@asbestosjustice.co.uk or call 0800 038 6767.
If you have been diagnosed with an asbestos disease, finding the right help can be difficult. We advise speaking to your own medical team when considering the most appropriate treatment options. There are many specialist hospitals and treatment centres providing specialist services.
To help begin your search, we have compiled a list of treatment and trial centres for asbestos diseases.
Treatment Centres
Christie Hospital NHS Trust
550 Wilmslow Road, Withington, Manchester M20 4BX. Telephone: 0161 446 3000
The Christie Hospital NHS Trust is the largest single-site cancer treatment centre in Europe, and offers services including diagnosis, treatment and general care for cancer patients, as well as cancer education.
Website: www.christie.nhs.uk
Email: web@christie.nhs.uk
Papworth Hospital
Papworth Everard, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB3 8RE. Telephone: 01480 830541
Papworth Hospital is the largest international specialist Cardiothoracic (heart and lung) hospital in the UK and includes the country’s main heart and lung transplant centre. Also provides a Mesothelioma support service.
Website: www.papworthhospital.nhs.uk
Email: pals@papworth.nhs.uk
The Royal Marsden Hospital
Fulham Road, London, Greater London SW3 6JJ. Telephone: 020 7352 8171
The Royal Marsden, together with its academic partner, The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR), is designated as the UK’s only National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) dedicated solely to cancer. Provides both trials and treatments.
Website: www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk
Email: Contact form online
Derriford Hospital
Derriford Rd, Plymouth, Devon PL6 8DH Telephone: 01752 202082
Derriford Hospital is a large teaching hospital in Plymouth. It is one of three hospitals approved to conduct
Mesothelioma trials.
Website: www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk
Email: Contact form online
Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital
Aldermaston Road, Aldermaston Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 9NA. Telephone: 01256 473 202
Centre for specialist treatment of Peritoneal Mesothelioma. Home to Consultant Colorectal Surgeon Dr. Faheez Mohamed and Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal
Chemotherapy (chemo bath).
Website: www.hampshirehospitals.nhs.uk
Email: opd@hhft.nhs.uk
Glenfield Hospital
Groby Road, Leicester, Leicestershire. LE3 9QP Telephone: 0116 287 1471
Respiratory and Cardiothoracic Centre, Mesothelioma Centre and home to Mesothelioma UK and Professor Dean Fennell. The specialist lung cancer centre has excellent lung cancer survival rates and an extremely active research programme.
Website: www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk
Guy’s Hospital
St. Thomas’ Street, London, Greater London SE1 9RT. Telephone: 020 7188 7188
Guy’s Hospital offers some of the top cancer specialists in the country, the very latest state-of-the-art facilities and pioneering treatments, thanks to their extensive research programmes.
Website: www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk
Email: pals@gstt.nhs.uk
St. Bartholomew’s Hospital
West Smithfield, London, Greater London EC1A 7BE. Telephone: 020 7377 7000
St. Bartholomew’s Hospital (Barts), is a leading,
internationally renowned teaching hospital based in the City of London. It is the centre for Mesothelioma research (UK wide). Home to Dr. Rudd and Jeremy Steele (Chairman of Mesothelioma UK).
Website: www.bartshealth.nhs.uk
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