@AASC2

Asbestos Awareness and Support across Wales

 Wales
a-a-s-c.org.uk
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Here is a short video we put together to help promote our service #asbestos #mesothelioma drive.google.com/file/d/1Zpu…

Asbestos video.mov

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Huge thanks to the wonderful #health & #thirdsector professionals who took part in our #patient & #carer afternoon held in west #Wales this year for victims of #asbestos related illnesses including #mesothelioma. Guests said that the support & info shared was extremely helpful!
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We welcome all who are living with #mesothelioma in #Wales to join our online ‘Living Your Best Life with Mesothelioma’ #FocusGroup on Thursday 10th September at 2pm. We look forward to welcoming Amanda Matthews (Meso UK Specialist #Nurse for Wales) @Mesouk . Please share!
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If you are a building owner, landlord or responsible for maintenance or repair of an industrial, commercial or public building – you have a duty to keep people safe from the risk of asbestos. Find out more: hse.gov.uk/asbestos/location… #Asbestos #AsbestosManagement
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We look forward to welcoming #patients & #carers living with #asbestosis & #pleural thickening to our online #zoom #supportgroup meeting on 1st September at 2pm. Please share with those who are struggling with these #asbestos related illnesses! Call Jo on 01495 272479 for info.
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If you're having treatment for mesothelioma & start to feel unwell, please remember that your hospital's Oncology Team is only a phone call away. If you don't have the number, please contact your hospital team. 📞 Available day and night, 365 days per year. #MesotheliomaSupport
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Our new “Living Your Best Life With Mesothelioma’ Focus Group for #mesothelioma patients in #Wales is set to start in September! We would welcome enquiries or referrals from anyone who would like to join & share experiences - please email [email protected] to register!
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Thank you to all who supported our #AMD2026 event! A great opportunity to raise awareness of availability of support in #Wales. Thanks also to Ceri & Amanda @Mesouk specialist nurses for helping to raise awareness of different types of #Mesothelioma too!
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If you are responsible for maintenance and repair of non-domestic buildings, you have a legal duty to manage asbestos in a building. Find out more about the Asbestos Management in Buildings course delivered by HSE: training.hse.gov.uk/courses/… #Asbestos #Training #Law
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What a privilege to listen to Fiona sharing her personal story & experiences after being diagnosed with #Mesothelioma 4 years ago, calling for fellow patients to join her new ‘Focus Group’ to share experiences for the launch of her ‘Living your best life’ campaign #AMD2026 #Wales
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Delighted to welcome Ceri Anne Maggs & Amanda Matthews @Mesouk Specialist #Nurses for #Wales who shared vital information about the wonderful #support available to #mesothelioma patients & #carers through Meso UK at our #AMD2026 event today!
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Our Specialist #Support Officer Sarah Morgan was delighted to welcome over 60 #patients & #Carers to our #AMD2026 event in #Cardiff today highlighting the need to continue to raise awareness and encouraging all to ‘light up blue’ tonight as we shared blue LED lights for the home!
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Huge thanks to Dr Rhian Williams who joined us at our #AMD2026 event , #Cardiff and shared fantastic information about the role of the MDT , reassuring over 60 #patients & #Carers of the wonderful clinical support that is also available for #Mesothelioma patients in #Wales.
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Great to mark Action #Mesothelioma Day in #Cardiff this year! Families gathered and the sun shone as our two doves representing ‘Hope & Reflection’ flew into the blue skies above as we called for further investment into mesothelioma research & improved treatment & care! #AMD26
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#Asbestos Awareness & Support Cymru (AASC) are here to support families in #Wales whose lives have been devastated by the affects of #asbestos exposure. We facilitate support groups & events & provide a dedicated telephone line. (01495 272479) Do call us if you need information!
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We’ve been busy planning our #AMD event for families in #Wales whose lives have been touched by #Mesothelioma & #asbestos related diseases. We have a few spaces left for #patients, #carers & #bereaved carers who would like to join us- Please call Jo on 01495 272479 for more info.
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We look forward to welcoming #patients & #carers living with #asbestosis & #pleural thickening to our #zoom #support meeting on 2nd June. Delighted to be joined by Jenny Lynch-Wilson (#ILD lead #CNS) who will be sharing tips on managing cough. Please share and call for info!
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AASC supports families affected by #asbestos related illnesses such as #mesothelioma and #asbestosis in #Wales. If you know anyone who would benefit from joining our online and in person support groups, please share details and email Jane at [email protected] for updates!
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A great #online #supportgroup meeting was held yesterday for those affected by #Mesothelioma in #Wales. Extremely useful tips & advice was shared by patients about travel and we are also very grateful to Ceri & Amanda (@mesouk Specialist #nurses) for sharing such valuable advice!
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We look forward to welcoming #patients & #carers affected by #mesothelioma to our #zoom #supportgroup meeting on 21st May. Meso UK #CNS s & AASC will be sharing info about #travel for those living with this #asbestos #cancer & patients will also share their experiences & tips!
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