The Action Mesothelioma campaign aims to raise awareness of mesothelioma, a type of cancer caused by asbestos.
Mesothelioma can develop up to 60 years after exposure to asbestos and because of this long delay it has been calculated that the number of UK cases will continue to rise until 2015.
The campaign centres around the Mesothelioma Charter, which calls for better care and treatment, better protection for employees and more funding for research. It was presented to 10 Downing Street on 27 February 2006 with more than 14,000 signatures to mark the launch of the Action Mesothelioma campaign.
This year the British Lung Foundation is continuing the campaign to achieve the aims set out in the 15 point Charter to help prevent future generations being exposed to asbestos and to ensure those affected by mesothelioma have the support and care they need.
A parliamentary reception will take place on Tuesday 27 February from 4pm to 6pm in the Jubilee Room at the House of Commons, hosted by Michael Clapham MP. We have invited Ministers from the Department of Health and Department of Work and Pensions to update us on progress and share developments since the last Action Mesothelioma Day.
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