Dr Audrey Finnegan Crawford Memorial Fund

Scottish nurses are to benefit from a new fund following a donation from Dr Michael Crawford in memory of his late wife, Dr Audrey Finnegan Crawford.

We fund nursing support for mesothelioma patients

A specialist nurse dedicated to improving care for patients

We sponsor the first Scottish nurse to deal with ALL asbestos-related conditions

The new nursing post is the first in Scotland to be specifically targeted at people who are living with the effects of being exposed to substances such as asbestos

Self-management Toolkit

Living with an asbestos-related disease: Our Self-management Toolkit is an entirely new resource for the management of asbestos related conditions

Campaigning

Campaigning for amendments to the law and social policy to promote positive changes for sufferers, assisting them to increase their quality of life

Welfare rights service

A comprehensive welfare rights service advising on benefits & compensation including representation at social security appeals

Legal advice

Advice on the legal right to pursue a civil claim for compensation for asbestos conditions caused by employer negligence

Support groups

Hosting a network of support groups in Scotland to promote self management, reduce isolation, and provide support for sufferers and their families

Patient and carer information days

Learning how to cope and how to care

Publications

Our information booklets are distributed throughout the NHS

Events and conferences

Raising awareness of asbestos related disease

Fundraising

Our supporters do amazing things to raise funds for Clydeside Action on Asbestos

Information for those diagnosed with an asbestos-related disease

If you have recently been diagnosed with an asbestos related illness you will no doubt have many questions and concerns. You may be worried about the condition you are suffering from and what implications this may have. We are here to help.

Asbestos Related Conditions

Explanation by Dr Hans Hartung

Our welfare rights officers are here to help you with information about your condition and advice on financial help you may be entitled to. We provide advice on financial help – benefits and compensation you are able to claim (whether you are currently in employment or not you are still entitled to certain benefits).  If you are currently in employment, you will want to know what your rights at work are and you will also want to how to best to manage the symptoms of your condition.  CAA exist to campaign for, and provide support to, you and your family.

For more information on the different asbestos  conditions please visit our section on Asbestos Related Disease.

 

Information for medical professionals

CAA are often contacted by medical professionals involved in the care of a patient with an asbestos related illness. Our advice, publications, resources, and services can help you to support your patients and their families. Read more……..

Information for people with an asbestos related illness

If you, a member of your family or a close friend has recently been diagnosed with asbestos related illness you will no doubt have many questions and concerns. We exist to campaign for, and provide support to, you and your family. Read more…….

Information for Families

Being diagnosed with a serious illness can be difficult to cope with as an individual, but it can also deeply affect partners and families. CAA offers families a welfare rights service, benefits advice, support groups, events, an online forum, and help after bereavement. Find out more……