# helpline (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover helpline. 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… ## [We are moving our Glasgow Office](https://lgbthealth.org.uk/moving-glasgow-office/) _2026-04-15 · camille · LGBT Health and Wellbeing_ After four years in the Adelphi Centre, we’re excited to be moving our Glasgow team into a new chapter shaped by our community. The post We are moving our Glasgow Office appeared first on LGBT Health and Wellbeing . ## [Welcome to our new website](https://lgbthealth.org.uk/new-website/) _2026-04-01 · camille · LGBT Health and Wellbeing_ Our new website is live, shaped by community feedback and designed to make accessing support, activities, and ways to get involved easier than ever. The post Welcome to our new website appeared first on LGBT Health and Wellbeing . ## [Scottish LGBTQIA+ Manifesto 2026-31](https://lgbthealth.org.uk/scottish-lgbtqia-manifesto/) _2026-03-24 · camille · LGBT Health and Wellbeing_ LGBTQIA+ organisations across Scotland launch a joint manifesto outlining key actions for the next Scottish Parliament to improve equality, wellbeing, and human rights. The post Scottish LGBTQIA+ Manifesto 2026-31 appeared first on LGBT Health and Wellbeing . ## [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… ## [How a Community Built Scotland’s LGBTQ+ Helpline](https://lgbthealth.org.uk/scotland-lgbtq-helpline/) _2026-02-16 · camille · LGBT Health and Wellbeing_ Discover the community roots of Scotland’s first LGBT+ helpline and how its 52‑year legacy lives on in the work of LGBT Health and Wellbeing. The post How a Community Built Scotland’s LGBTQ+ Helpline appeared first on LGBT Health and Wellbeing . ## [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… ## [Queermas: an LGBTQ+ Guide for a Festive Season on Your Own Terms](https://lgbthealth.org.uk/queermas/) _2025-12-25 · camille · LGBT Health and Wellbeing_ This guide supports LGBTQ+ people in navigating the festive season with boundaries, self‑compassion, and celebrations shaped on your own terms. The post Queermas: an LGBTQ+ Guide for a Festive Season on Your Own Terms appeared first on LGBT Health and Wellbeing . ## [Context Setting: a Gentle Practice to Connect with Yourself in Challenging Spaces](https://lgbthealth.org.uk/context-setting/) _2025-12-17 · camille · LGBT Health and Wellbeing_ A gentle practice with simple ways to stay connected to yourself and grounded in who you are, especially when the festive season brings you back into complicated or unaffirming spaces. The post Context Setting: a Gentle Practice to Connect with Yourself in Challenging Spaces appeared first on LGBT Health and Wellbeing . ## [Finnish Seedboxes — Up to 20Gbps (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/TmdngHllG4SC) _2025-12-17 · **Sponsored**_ Private Finnish seedboxes with 1–20Gbps speeds, RAID storage and 14‑day refund ## [Proud Together: expanding helpline support with Switchboard](https://lgbthealth.org.uk/switchboard-partnership/) _2025-12-12 · camille · LGBT Health and Wellbeing_ LGBT Health and Wellbeing announces a new partnership with Switchboard to ensure expanded, affirming helpline support when callers need it most. The post Proud Together: expanding helpline support with Switchboard appeared first on LGBT Health and Wellbeing . ## [LGBTQ+ Terms Explained](https://lgbthealth.org.uk/lgbtq/) _2025-12-08 · camille · LGBT Health and Wellbeing_ A guide of common terms used in the LGBTQ+ community, to help everyone use inclusive language with confidence. The post LGBTQ+ Terms Explained appeared first on LGBT Health and Wellbeing . ## [Help shape and improve our services](https://lgbthealth.org.uk/service-evaluation-2025/) _2025-11-28 · camille · LGBT Health and Wellbeing_ LGBT Health and Wellbeing invites community members to share anonymous feedback through our annual service evaluation to help shape and improve future services. The post Help shape and improve our services appeared first on LGBT Health and Wellbeing . ## [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… ## [A Quick Guide to Pronouns](https://lgbthealth.org.uk/pronouns-guide/) _2025-10-15 · camille · LGBT Health and Wellbeing_ Using someone’s pronouns is a simple, everyday way to show respect, and an important step toward building a more inclusive and affirming Scotland. The post A Quick Guide to Pronouns appeared first on LGBT Health and Wellbeing . ## [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 \[…\]… ## [One platform, from silicon to agent (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/bGrWvcflk3yE) _2025-07-07 · **Sponsored**_ Serverless inference plus Inference Router to optimize cost and latency at scale. ## [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…