Rachel Clarke, a palliative care doctor discusses her journey to becoming a doctor and how certain events in her life have led to her becoming the doctor she is today. Clarke also talks about her family and her patients throughout the book which means that we can really empathise and relate to her experiences. Clarke talks about her patients’ experiences of death and how some people perceive death as something to be feared, whilst for others death can be something of love and peace. Before reading Clarke’s book death wasn’t something I had given much thought to; no one ever really does and I t ..read more

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Often, clients can find the thought of bringing a claim quite daunting. One of the challenges for a lay person is getting their head around funding and the costs of making a claim. The main question we get asked is “do I have to pay anything?”. Asbestos cases are done on what is known as a “No Win, No Fee” basis, but the formal term for it is a Conditional Fee Agreement (or a “CFA”). What a CFA essentially means is that: If a claimant’s claim is successful, they receive 100% of any settlement or award. We take no deductions from compensation regardless of the asbestos condition whereas many ..read more

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Bringing an asbestos claim can be daunting for anyone. Very few people ever need to pursue a claim, so it is often an unfamiliar and sometimes overwhelming experience. Claimants are reliant on their solicitor for advice and guidance, but what if you are unhappy with that advice, the speed of your claim’s progression, or the solicitor advises you there are low prospects of success ..read more

Exposure to asbestos-contaminated talc can occur from using products like talcum powder, which is an ingredient in many cosmetics. Talc and asbestos are both natural minerals found in many of the same geographic areas, which means they can be mixed when the talc is mined. Alarmingly, asbestos fibres have been detected in talc. Talc products have been linked to mesothelioma ..read more

On 7 September last year, my colleague and Head of Nursing at Mesothelioma UK, Leah Taylor, and I boarded a plane for the 14-hour flight to Singapore to attend our first International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (“IASLC”) World Conference on Lung Cancer. Our excitement was mitigated slightly by the length of the flight, but nonetheless we felt very honoured and privileged that we were able to attend such a prestigious event in such an amazing location. The event was held in the Suntec Centre in downtown Singapore and, to add to our already heightened emotions, the F1 Grand Prix wa ..read more

RWK Goodman, who have recently opened a new Bristol Office, will enhance the support available for those with asbestos related illnesses in the area and their families. The Chambers-ranked Mesothelioma & Asbestos team at RWK Goodman, led by partner Helen Childs, are one of the largest dedicated asbestos claims teams in the country. They can help those diagnosed with asbestos-related conditions including mesothelioma – an asbestos related cancer – seek recompense for their illnesses. Making a claim can also allow people to access bespoke medical treatment. All of this can be done without ri ..read more

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