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Pleura

Written by CAA Admin on March 10th, 2012.

The pleura is the membrane lining the chest cavity in which the lung lies.

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Action on Asbestos: Jonathan Watson

Action on Asbestos: Jonathan Watson

Huge thanks to Jonathan Watson for his commitment to the charity and to supporting those diagnosed with #mesothelioma #lung cancer and all other #asbestos related disease across the whole of Scotland. Read more about how Action on Asbestos supports patients and our #NHS https://www.clydesideactiononasbestos.org.uk/about-action-on-asbestos/action-on-asbestos-supporting-our-nhs

Posted by Action on Asbestos - Industrial Injury & Disease on Monday, 24 August 2020

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RSS Industrial Injuries Advisory Council – Activity on GOV.UK

  • Corporate report: IIAC annual report: 2019 to 2020 15 July 2020
    Activities and achievements of the Industrial Injuries Advisory Council (IIAC) from April 2019 to March 2020.
    HM Government
  • Independent report: Dupuytren’s contracture: clarification of intention and amendment of the prescription 22 May 2020
    This explains why IIAC has amended its recommendation for Dupuytren's contracture as a prescribed disease for Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit.
    HM Government
  • Independent report: Cutaneous malignant melanoma and occupational exposure to (natural) UV radiation in pilots and aircrew 12 May 2020
    Cutaneous malignant melanoma and occupational exposure to (natural) UV radiation in pilots and aircrew.
    HM Government

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© Action on Asbestos (formerly Clydeside Action on Asbestos) 2010-2020. Action on Asbestos is a Company Limited by Guarantee with Charitable Status. Company number: 398038 | Scottish Charity Number: SCO17874 Registered Office: 245 High Street, Glasgow, G4 0QR.

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