Asbestos roadshow – Today in Portsmouth

Posted on July 12, 2010 with 1 Comment

The National Asbestos Helpline (NAH) will be parking its tour bus in Guildhall Square, Portsmouth, today 13th July 2010.

The roadshow is being held to increase awareness of the devastating effects of asbestos exposure and to educate the public to be aware of  the risks.

From 9am to 4pm anyone is welcome to access free information about asbestos-related diseases, legal advice and support services provided by the NAH and the British Lung Foundation, as well as information from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).

Portsmouth has been chosen as a roadshow venue because asbestos was widely used throughout its shipbuilding, manufacturing and industry sectors.

Portsmouth has the worst mortality rate in South East England for mesothelioma, which in almost all cases is caused by asbestos exposure.

Richard Clarke, from the National Asbestos Helpline, said: ‘Portsmouth had to be top of our list of scheduled stops because of its devastating industrial legacy.

‘We really hope the roadshow will spread awareness of the terrible risks of asbestos exposure and provide essential help to patients and their families.

‘We’re also very grateful to have the assistance of the British Lung Foundation during our roadshow.

‘In turn we are committed to supporting this vital charity in its research to improve treatment, care and support for people affected by mesothelioma.’

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