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Receiving an asbestosis diagnosis can be a scary time in a person's life, especially if they know little about the disease. While plenty of information is now readily available on the internet, it can seem clinical and overwhelming.
Speaking to fellow sufferers can therefore be a positive way to deal with such a diagnosis as they can relate to the emotions and experiences that you may be going through. They may also be able to offer you advice on the best available treatments and coping strategies for the disease.
However, support groups for specific diseases such as asbestosis can be hard to come across and may be out of travelling distance. When two men in Northern Ireland were diagnosed with the disease, they decided to set up their own support group after they struggled to find any information on the disease.
Founder of Asbestos Support Northern Ireland (ASNI), Arthur Rafferty said he felt Northern Ireland was lacking in support groups.
He said, "Throughout England, Scotland and Wales there are a number of asbestos support groups, yet in Northern Ireland there are none."
He added that he hopes the group will "raise awareness, offer support and act as a life line to those who feel isolated as they have no one to turn to".
Not all asbestos-related diseases are life-threatening, but they all affect the quality of life of those who suffer from them. All diseases related to asbestos exposure are entirely preventable if basic precautions are taken when handling the material. Employers in trades where asbestos exposure is likely should ensure their staff wear the correct safety equipment before working on a site with asbestos.
Make an asbestosis claim with YouClaim today
If you are suffering from asbestosis after being exposed to asbestos fibres while at work, you could make a personal injury compensation claim against your employer.
At YouClaim, our team of personal injury lawyers have all the experience and knowledge you need to help you get the compensation you deserve.
So why not give us a call today and see if we can help you make a no win, no fee asbestosis claim today.
