Useful Links

Asbestosis, Mesothelioma & Asbestos related Disease Guides

A number of links appear below that provide more in-depth information than it is possible to provide here on asbestosis, mesothelioma, pleural plaques, asbestos-related cancer & diffuse pleural thickening

Mesothelioma Legal Information Centre (A useful American information site)

Asbestosis Guide

Cancerbacup.org.uk mesothelioma guide

HSE guide: asbestosis

HSE guide: mesothelioma

HSE guide: asbestos-related cancer

HSE guide: diffuse pleural thickening

Cancerweb guide to mesothelioma

Association Of Personal Injury Lawyers
An association of lawyers dedicated to improving the service provided to victims of accidents and medical negligence
www.apil.com

British Asbestos Newsletter
A publication distributed to victim support groups, lawyers etc in over thirty countries. The newsletter is available free on this site.
www.lkaz.demon.co.uk

British Safety Council
Works with the world's leading companies, developing safe systems of work. Research new products and services and lobby on key health & safety and environmental issues.
www.britishsafetycouncil.co.uk

Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority
If you have been the victim of a violent crime then you may be able to get some compensation for your injuries from the CICA.
www.cica.gov.uk

Department for Work & Pensions
Site provides information on benefits & services for people who are sick or have a disability
www.dwp.gov.uk

Disablement Benefit for Accidents
Disablement Benefit for Diseases

Disability North
A charity which works to promote and support the integration of disabled people into society
www.disabilitynorth.org.uk

Road Peace
A national charity acting for the victims of road traffic incidents and campaigning for road safety
www.roadpeace.org

Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents
A comprehensive site on all aspects of accident prevention.
www.rospa.co.uk