Articles by ‘Helen Childs’

Mr C was diagnosed with mesothelioma in the autumn of 2010 when he was aged 71 and his wife Mrs C was 70. He had worked for Babcock and Wilcox (boiler manufacturers) as a…

Mr A sadly died of mesothelioma in 2018. He had worked in the building trade in the 1960s, but deteriorated so quickly after his diagnosis that no lifetime statement was obtained. His family instructed…

People may have seen the recent publicity about compensation claims following talcum powder use. A group action was commenced in the High Court in London in October 2025. The action seeks compensation for cancers…

Contributing author: Simon Bolton, Lung Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist and Mesothelioma UK Nurse I was extremely fortunate to attend the biennial International Mesothelioma Interest Group (iMig) Conference in Philadelphia in October 2025. RWK Goodman…

Historically, people who developed mesothelioma after workplace exposure to asbestos with employers who were no longer trading and whose insurers could not be found would not receive compensation. When the Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment Scheme…

There has been much publicity recently about compensation claims for mesothelioma following talcum powder use.   A group action was commenced in the High Court in London in October. The action seeks compensation for cancers…

Historically people who developed mesothelioma after workplace exposure to asbestos, for employers who were no longer trading and whose insurers could not be found, would not receive compensation. When the Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment Scheme…

Mr B started work in Avonmouth Docks in 1947 as a casual labourer. At that time, the National Dock Labour Board operated a system which placed workmen with particular companies. This was called the…

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This article has been co-written by David Hildebrand and Helen Childs Despite huge advances in medical treatment, mesothelioma is still an aggressive and incurable asbestos-related cancer. However, in recent years we are increasingly questioning…