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Mesothelioma UK provides impartial up-to-date information for patients diagnosed with Mesothelioma and their carers. The Centre supports the development of specialist nursing practice and research which promotes the highest possible standards of care. A Consultant Nurse is the lead for Mesothelioma UK.
There is a free phone helpline available which provides access to timely, accurate and relevant advice for patients, carers and health care professionals. Callers are able to access local information and support and be signposted to relevant websites.
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Member of the Telephone Helplines Association - Mesothelioma UK is a member of the Telephone Helplines Association (THA). The THA is a member organisation supporting the development of professional standards for helpline provision in the UK voluntary and statutory sectors.
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4th Mesothelioma UK Patient and Carer Day 2009 |
Date: Saturday 3rd October 2009
Venue: Life Conference Centre, Newcastle
This event is kindly supported by a grant from the Mick Knighton Mesothelioma Research Fund.
The objectives for the day are to give mesothelioma patients and carers the chance to meet and share experiences with others affected by the disease and to give up-to-date, unbiased information on treatment and care, clinical research, peritoneal mesothelioma, campaigning for mesothelioma, legal and compensation issues, complementary therapies and living with mesothelioma. The programme for the day is currently in development.
Places at the day are free of charge for mesothelioma patients, their carers, relatives and friends. A charge will be made to voluntary organisations, health professionals and related industry representatives who wish to attend.
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P/C Day 2009 Registration Form |
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Travel and Accommodation Information P/C Day 2009 |
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P/C Day 2009 Map |
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In Collaboration With |
The National Lung Cancer
Forum For Nurses
The British Thoracic
Oncology Group
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