This month sees the launch of the fourth annual Action Mesothelioma Day, which culminates on Friday 27th February 2009. During this time health charities, asbestos support groups, healthcare professionals, families and people living with mesothelioma will be campaigning to improve the treatment and care of people who are affected by the disease.
The British Lung Foundation will be publishing the results of our survey into the experiences and needs of people who have been affected by mesothelioma. We will also be campaigning for full implementation of the Mesothelioma Framework by publishing the result of our audit of NHS services and the degree to which they adhere to the standards that have been set the Department of Health.
The BLF will also be focusing on the forthcoming Coroners Bill and how it could work to improve the experience of those who have been bereaved by mesothelioma. The Bill is currently passing through Parliament and the reception is therefore an ideal opportunity to discuss with MPs how inquiries are carried out following a death from mesothelioma and how the Coroners Bill can ensure that coroner’s inquiries are carried out in a way that is sensitive to the needs of the bereaved.
You can support Action Mesothelioma Day 2009 by emailing your MP to ask them to support the campaign. To do so simply click here and enter your name and address.
There are also a range of Action Mesothelioma Day events taking place throughout the UK. To find out where an event is taking place near you please click here.
It only takes a few minutes to show your support and by getting this message to MPs you can make a real difference to the lives of those people with mesothelioma.
For more information about this campaign please email campaigning@blf-uk.org
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