Stuart McMillan MSP SNP has today (Wednesday) hosted an event at the Scottish Parliament for Clydeside Action on Asbestos (CAA).
Clydeside Action on Asbestos (CAA) is a registered charity which was formed in 1984 to provide advice and assistance to those who suffer from asbestos related disease and their families.
CAA wanted to build on the success of their self-management course developed by those living with Asbestosis in Aberdeen, making it available in an alternative format to a national audience. They also wanted to address the lack of information given at the point of diagnosis by working with health care professionals to incorporate self-management information.
Commenting Mr McMillan said:
“I was delighted to host Clydeside Action on Asbestos at an event in the Scottish Parliament tonight.
“I know, through working alongside the charity for a number of years, how much dedication and effort they’ve put in to assist sufferers of asbestos related conditions. Working alongside the Justice Secretary, Kenny MacAskill MSP, the charity helped shape the Damages (Asbestos-related Conditions) (Scotland) Bill. A vital piece of legislation to ensure suffers of asbestos related conditions receive the justice they so rightfully deserve.
“Therefore, hosting the event in the Parliament was a great opportunity to recognise their work and for MSPs to learn more about the organisation and most importantly to meet people who are victims of asbestos."
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