We are now into the fourth year of the project with Macmillan Cancer Support. The project has been very successful and enabled us to increase our support to people diagnosed with asbestos related diseases. Please follow the link to see the executive summary of the 3rd year of the project.
For the full annual report please contact Joanne Carlin on 01246 380415 or e-mail mail@asbestossupport.co.uk
Executive Summary Report click here
Natalie Woodward began in January 2008 as Development Worker. Natalie formerly welfare rights officer for the Derbyshire Unemployed Workers’ Centres w
ill be providing welfare rights advice to anyone diagnosed with an asbestos related disease in the East Midlands.
Paul McCavana, Regional Development Manager for Macmillan Cancer Support for South Yorkshire and Derbyshire commented about the project “Macmillan Cancer Support are delighted to be working in partnership with DAST in order to improve the lives of people affected by asbestos related diseases which include a significant number of cancer related conditions. Our primary aim is to be a support to people living with cancer and this partnership will enable us to reach more people and be able to offer our wide range of support."
DAST formerly launched our service throughout the East Midlands on Friday 19th September 2008. The launch was well attended by Trade Union members, lung cancer nurse specialist, the Health and Safety Executive and local welfare rights organisations
