Support for mesothelioma

There are many organisations who can help you or your family with any issues relating to mesothelioma. They can provide emotional, practical and legal advice on mesothelioma.

You can also read our information on financial support, and get support for the end of life with mesothelioma.

BLF Helpline

Our helpline team can help you find a local mesothelioma or asbestos support group. They can also answer your questions. Call them on 03000 030 555. Lines are open 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

Mesothelioma UK

Mesothelioma UK offers a helpline, information about mesothelioma and can help you find a support group or specialist solicitor.

• www.mesothelioma.uk.com
• Helpline: 0800 169 2409

Asbestos Awareness and Support Cymru

AASC gives support to people with asbestos-related disease in Wales. It has a network of support groups and works to raise awareness.

• www.a-a-s-c.org.uk
• Helpline: 01495 272479

Asbestos Victims Support Groups Forum UK

The forum represents asbestos victims support groups and provides advice on benefits and compensation for those with mesothelioma and their families.

• www.asbestosforum.org.uk

Clydeside Action on Asbestos

CAA campaigns for people with asbestos-related disease in Scotland. It advises on welfare rights and has a network of support groups. CAA can also help you find a specialist solicitor in Scotland.

• www.clydesideactiononasbestos.org.uk
• 0141 552 8852 or freephone 0800 089 1717

Mick Knighton Mesothelioma Research Fund (MKMRF)

The MKMRF is now part of the BLF. It aims to raise awareness and fund crucial research projects into mesothelioma.

• www.blf.org.uk/mkmrf

Benefits, money and compensation

GOV.UK

• Read about benefits and compensation on the government’s main website:
• www.gov.uk

Citizens Advice

Read free online advice and find your local Citizens Advice at www.citizensadvice.org.uk

Law Society

If you choose to take legal action, it’s important to work with a solicitor who has specific experience with mesothelioma cases. The Law Society provides information about organisations and people who provide legal services and are regulated.

England and Wales

• www.lawsociety.org.uk
• 020 7320 5650

Scotland

• www.lawscot.org.uk
• 0131 226 7411

Northern Ireland

• www.lawsoc-ni.org
• 028 9023 2606

Carers, family and friends

England

Carers Trust

• www.carers.org              

Carers UK

• www.carersuk.org  
• 0808 808 7777

Wales

Carers Trust

• www.carers.org/country/carers-trust-wales-cymru

Carers Wales

• www.carersuk.org/wales 
• 0808 808 7777

Scotland

Care Information Scotland

• www.careinfoscotland.co.uk
• 0800 011 3200

Carers Trust

• www.carers.org/country/carers-trust-scotland  

Carers Scotland

• www.carersuk.org/scotland
• 0808 808 7777

Northern Ireland                                

Carers Trust

• www.carers.org/country/carers-trust-northern-ireland

Carers NI

• www.carersuk.org/northernireland 
• 028 9043 9843

Carers Direct

Carers Direct is the NHS resource for carers. It has an online guide to care and support and a helpline.

• www.nhs.uk/carersdirect 
• Helpline: 0300 123 1053