Written by Jan Garvey (Senior Case Manager at National Asbestos Helpline) Last Updated: 22/01/26 Asbestos exposure remains a significant health concern, particularly for older generations who may have...
Written by Jan Garvey (Senior Case Manager at National Asbestos Helpline) Last Updated: 20/01/26 Asbestos exposure is a well-documented health hazard, primarily affecting individuals who worked direct...
When asbestos is damaged or disturbed, microscopic fibres are released into the air. If these fibres are inhaled, they can cause serious damage to the lungs and life-changing diseases. Asbestos is a n...
Asbestos-related diseases, such as asbestosis, mesothelioma and pleural thickening, develop after being exposed to and inhaling asbestos dust and fibres. Development can take many years after initial ...
Asbestos – a naturally occurring fibrous mineral – was used extensively in industry and construction throughout the 20th century across the United Kingdom until it was banned in 1999. Exposure to ...
