Daily Mirror Asbestos Timebomb campaign National newspaper the Daily Mirror is currently running a high profile Asbestos Timebomb campaign. The paper is seeking action from the Government on five key targets in the fight against asbestos and mesothelioma: 1. A £10 million National Centre for...

A new national campaign about asbestos is being launched by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) next week. “Asbestos: the hidden killer” goes online on Monday 13th October with a new website. Visit the preview page now to listen to radio adverts that will feature in the campaign. Asbestos: hidden...

Yes, health inequality is high. However, however…. This government can argue that is tackling all of the above. It can be proud of the progress made in improving overall health to the extent that life expectancy for the poorest has reached the average of just eight years ago. Absolute health is improving. If we believe the Guardian

Labour has responded to the publication today of the Health Select Committee's report on NHS Commissioning, calling on Health Secretary Andrew Lansley to think again on his planned NHS reforms. John Healey MP, Labour's Shadow Health Secretary, said: "The Conservative-led Committee adds an authoritative voice to the barrage of criticism and concern about the Government's high-risk, h...

Parliament might have to be closed down if a comprehensive programme of asbestos removal is undertaken, health and safety consultants have warned officials in the Palace of Westminster. A report on the extent of contamination within the neo-Gothic bulding has been sent to the parliamentary works services directorate suggesting that residual asbestos poses a widespread threat to staff and visitors....

A new report shows the risks of Asbestos related disease is an ever present danger on UK workplaces. Stronger legislation, a halt to deregulation and good trade union organisation will clean up 'dirty' workplaces where the presence of Asbestos threatens workers health. The statistics show the...

Andy Burnham MP, Labour’s Shadow Health Secretary, responding to reports that the Department of Health has proposed that everyone aged between 40 and 72 will be offered a regular free ‘health MoT’ by their local authority, said:

Commenting on today’s World Health Organisation (WHO) report that reveals the shocking health inequalities across the UK, Liberal Democrat Shadow Health Secretary, Norman Lamb said: "The stark truth is that after 11 years in government, Labour has failed to tackle the deep disadvantage that scars much of our country and results in growing inequalities in health. "The WHO makes it clear that ...

A High Court case started this week with massive implications for those suffering from Mesothelioma - an Asbestos related Cancer which kills 2000 people per year with numbers rising. It is caused by inhaling asbestos fibres and can take 40-50 years to develop, meaning that workers who were exposed to Asbestos due to employer negligence in the 60s and 70s are often only now realising they have the ...

Labour Councillors have welcomed the opening of the new Halfpenny Steps Health Centre on the Harrow Road which has opened today and will serve residents in Queen's Park and Harrow Road wards. The Halfpenny Steps Health Centre provides health services for registered and walk-in patients. It is staffed with a team of GPs, nurses and other healthcare professionals to deliver a high quality, cont...