Mesothelioma UK

Mesothelioma UK is a national specialist resource centre, specifically for the asbestos-related cancer, mesothelioma. Around 2,700 people in the UK are diagnosed with mesothelioma each year.

The charity is dedicated to providing specialist information, support and education, and to improving care and treatment for all UK mesothelioma patients and their carers. The charity currently employs 8 people, 24 Clinical Specialist Nurses around the country and 1 Benefits Advisor.

Mesothelioma UK aims to:

• Be an essential one-stop-shop for up-to-date mesothelioma support, information and education
• Support the NHS to drive up standards and ensure equitable access to world-class treatment, trials and care
• Help the UK to lead the way in making mesothelioma history through world-class audit, research and clinical trials
• Raise the profile of mesothelioma to help prevent future cases of asbestos-related disease

Mesothelioma UK relies on income from donations, grants, legacies, sponsorship and fundraisers. The charity values its relationships with like-minded companies and organisations, and is hugely grateful to its supporters who enable it to provide valuable services to patients.

To find out more about Mesothelioma UK, please visit www.mesothelioma.uk.com