Pleural Plaques
The FactsPleural plaques are described as discrete localised areas of fbrosis which can befound in the lining of the inner chest wall and are caused by exposure to asbestos.Often referred to as ‘lung scarring’ and ‘thickening of the linings of the lung’ theyrepresent the most common of all asbestos-related conditions for which no treatmentis required. […]
Mesothelioma Cancer
Mesothelioma is an aggressive cancer associated to asbestos exposure whichdevelops mainly in the lining of the lungs [pleural mesothelioma] and less commonly inthe lining of the tummy [peritoneal mesothelioma]. In extremely rare cases it can befound within the linings of the heart [pericardial mesothelioma] and within the lining ofthe testicle [testicular mesothelioma]. In the UK […]
Drive to detecting lung cancer early in Scotland and England
In a bid to enable early diagnoses of lung cancer NHS England recently announced plans to fund and roll out portable CT scanners throughout the country in an effort to provide early intervention and treatment. It is widely recognised that treatment and survival rates can be improved if cancer is detected at a more treatable […]
Helping You Breathe Easy
THE Scottish Asbestos Helpline offer FREE no obligation help and support on a range of asbestos related health issues to those who have worked with or around asbestos materials and believe their health could be affected. Our expertise is in Scotland where your legal team is proud to have served and supported workers and their […]
LATEST NEWS – MAY 2017
The Scottish Asbestos Helpline attended and supported a fund raising charity dinner on12th May, 2017 on behalf of The Clydeside Action on Asbestos which was held at TheGlasgow Central Hotel in Glasgow. The evening was well attended and raised £35,000 insupport of asbestos victims and their families. The Scottish Asbestos Helpline offer ‘no win no […]
LATEST NEWS – APRIL 2017
Experts in Scotland express concern over lethal asbestos material found in schools which could be exposing children to unacceptable risks of developing a serious asbestos-related illness. The true extent of the potential problem in Scotland has yet to be determined and was discussed at a one day conference at Glasgow’s Science Centre on Friday 21st […]
LATEST NEWS – MARCH 2017
A fine of £10,500 was imposed upon Stirling Council for breaching Health and Safety Regulations by allowing staff at the Old Viewforth Headquarters to enter potentially dangerous areas of the building where asbestos was known to have been present since 2003. Despite concerns and repeated warnings for the safety of staff, the Council instructed staff […]
NEW DISCOUNT RATE FOR PERSONAL INJURY CLAIMS ANNOUNCED.
The Lord Chancellor has announced changes to personal injury compensation payments which will see compensation awards rise to reflect the interest a victim could expect to receive by investing their compensation award often over many years of their life. The previous Discount Rate set in 2001 at 2.5% will be reduced to -0.75% and will […]