Downloadable Resources
What
is it?
Our information covers all aspects of mesothelioma, from diagnosis through to benefits and legal information.
You can read all the information online here, download them to read later, or if you would like a hard copy you can request one here.
If you would like to discuss any of this information with a nurse, you can call our Freephone Helpline on 0800 169 2409.
General leaflets:
Mesothelioma UK
Asbestos and the diseases it causes
Concerned about asbestos exposure?
What is Mesothelioma?
Medical information leaflets:
Surgery for Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma
Indwelling Pleural Catheter
Local Anaesthetic Thoracoscopy
Sweating
Pleural Effusion
Ascites
Percutaneous Cordotomy
Peritoneal Mesothelioma
Coughing
Immunotherapy
Mesothelioma of the testicle
Mesothelioma and Diet
End of life tool
BAP1 Tumour Predisposition Syndrome (BAP1 TPDS)
Benefits information and leaflets:
If you have been given a diagnosis of mesothelioma, there are certain benefits that you may be able to claim along with government lump sum compensation. You should not be put off if you have not claimed benefits before. You have a legal entitlement to some of these benefits and some of them are not affected by your level of household income or savings.
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Lump Sum Factsheet
Employment & Support Factsheet
Universal Credit
Personal Independence Payment (Daily Living)
Personal Independence Payment (Mobility)
Carer’s Allowance Factsheet
Constant Attendance Allowance Factsheet
Attendance Allowance Factsheet
Statutory Sick Pay Factsheet
Admission to Hospital Factsheet
Appeals Factsheet
Funeral Payments Factsheet
Bereavement Benefits Factsheet
Blue Badge and Prescription Charges
Specific information for the North East:
North East Service Leaflet
North East Additional Benefits Guide
North East Travel Transport Overview
Armed Forces information leaflets:
Asbestos and mesothelioma for the armed forces
Being diagnosed with mesothelioma facts for the armed forces
Benefits and compensation options for armed forces patients
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