# dpm (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover dpm. Page: Feed: --- ## [A Beginner’s Guide to Mesothelioma Compensation Claims in the UK](https://www.nationalasbestos.co.uk/news/beginners-guide-mesothelioma-compensation-claims-uk/) _2026-06-02 · Elliott Garvey · National Asbestos Helpline_ Written by Jan Garvey (Senior Case Manager at National Asbestos Helpline) Last Updated: 02/06/26 Being diagnosed with mesothelioma is life-changing. Alongside the emotional and physical impact, many people are suddenly faced with practical worries about finances, work, and their family’s future. If your illness was caused by asbestos exposure, you may be entitled to mesothelioma \[…\] The post A… ## [Appeal for memories from London Underground and Plessey Workers after a mesothelioma death](https://www.nationalasbestos.co.uk/news/appeal-for-memories-from-former-london-underground-and-plessey-workers-following-a-mesothelioma-death/) _2026-02-19 · Stuart Hughes · National Asbestos Helpline_ The family of Colin Nicholson, a former engineer, is appealing for help from anyone who worked for London Transport Executive in the late 1950s or The Plessey Company (UK) Limited in the early 1960s, after he died from the terminal asbestos-related cancer mesothelioma aged 85. With support from Alderstone Solicitors, Colin’s family is bringing an \[…\] The post Appeal for memories from London… ## [Understanding Asbestos Exposure: Risks and Symptoms](https://www.nationalasbestos.co.uk/news/understanding-asbestos-exposure-risks-symptoms/) _2026-01-22 · Elliott Garvey · National Asbestos Helpline_ Written by Jan Garvey (Senior Case Manager at National Asbestos Helpline) Last Updated: 22/01/26 Asbestos exposure remains a significant health concern, particularly for older generations who may have been exposed to this hazardous material in their homes or workplaces. For those living in the UK, understanding the risks associated with asbestos and recognising the symptoms \[…\] The post… ## [The Health Risks of Second-Hand Asbestos Exposure](https://www.nationalasbestos.co.uk/news/health-risks-second-hand-asbestos-exposure/) _2026-01-20 · Elliott Garvey · National Asbestos Helpline_ Written by Jan Garvey (Senior Case Manager at National Asbestos Helpline) Last Updated: 20/01/26 Asbestos exposure is a well-documented health hazard, primarily affecting individuals who worked directly with the material or in industries where it was commonly used. However, one lesser-known but equally concerning risk is second-hand asbestos exposure, which can have devastating health consequences… ## [New Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment Scheme Increases: What Mesothelioma Patients & Families Need to Know](https://www.nationalasbestos.co.uk/news/mesothelioma-payment-scheme-increases/) _2025-11-04 · Elliott Garvey · National Asbestos Helpline_ Written by Jan Garvey (Senior Case Manager at National Asbestos Helpline) Last Updated: 20/01/26 A long-awaited change to the Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment Scheme (DMPS) will finally take effect on 4 November 2025, offering significantly higher payments to people diagnosed with mesothelioma who are unable to bring a civil compensation claim. For many families, this scheme \[…\] The post New Diffuse… ## [I’m not sure who employed me – can I still claim for my asbestos disease?](https://www.nationalasbestos.co.uk/news/im-not-sure-who-employed-me-can-i-still-claim-for-my-asbestos-disease/) _2025-09-26 · Elliott Garvey · National Asbestos Helpline_ Written by Jan Garvey (Senior Case Manager at National Asbestos Helpline) Last Updated: 26/09/25 If you were exposed to asbestos decades ago, are you wondering if you will be expected to remember all the details of your work history? You’re not alone – this is one of the most common questions we receive at National \[…\] The post I’m not sure who employed me – can I still claim for my asbestos… ## [How does the asbestos claims process actually work?](https://www.nationalasbestos.co.uk/news/how-does-the-asbestos-claims-process-actually-work/) _2025-07-14 · Elliott Garvey · National Asbestos Helpline_ Written by Jan Garvey, Senior Case Manager at the National Asbestos Helpline Last Updated: 17/07/2025 Sadly, there are around 12,000 lung disease deaths each year, said to be linked to past exposure to asbestos in the workplace. If you suspect you or a loved one has developed a lung disease from previous asbestos exposure, it \[…\] The post How does the asbestos claims process actually work? first… ## [Will I have to give evidence in court if I make a compensation claim for an asbestos disease?](https://www.nationalasbestos.co.uk/news/will-i-have-to-give-evidence-in-court-if-i-make-a-compensation-claim-for-an-asbestos-disease/) _2025-07-11 · Elliott Garvey · National Asbestos Helpline_ Written by Jan Garvey, Senior Case Manager at the National Asbestos Helpline Last Updated: 11/07/2025 If you are thinking about making a compensation claim for an asbestos disease, it is completely natural to worry about what might happen next. One of the most common concerns people have is whether they will be expected to go \[…\] The post Will I have to give evidence in court if I make a… ## [Women and the legacy of asbestos and compensation claims](https://www.nationalasbestos.co.uk/news/women-and-the-legacy-of-asbestos-and-compensation-claims/) _2025-07-07 · Stuart Hughes · National Asbestos Helpline_ Written by Jan Garvey (Senior Case Manager at the National Asbestos Helpline) Last Updated: 07/07/2025 The experience of women and access to justice through compensation claims for asbestos diseases remains largely untold. The impact of asbestos in traditionally male-dominated industries such as shipbuilding, engineering, and construction is well documented. It is a generation of working-class \[…\]… ## [Web Coding With AI, Live (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/DesUH6BWZwsm) _2025-07-07 · **Sponsored**_ Collaborative screen sharing with simultaneous remote control, open source. ## [Why is asbestos dangerous?](https://www.nationalasbestos.co.uk/news/why-is-asbestos-dangerous/) _2025-04-25 · Elliott Garvey · National Asbestos Helpline_ When asbestos is damaged or disturbed, microscopic fibres are released into the air. If these fibres are inhaled, they can cause serious damage to the lungs and life-changing diseases. Asbestos is a naturally occurring, fibrous mineral which was regularly used around Britain from the end of the 19th century. Asbestos was later found to be \[…\] The post Why is asbestos dangerous? first appeared on…