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Online memorial
We hope that the new online memorial will complement the International Asbestos Memorial which sits in the centre of Clydebank in the shadow of the Titan Crane in “Truth and Justice Square”.
May 131 min read
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International Workers Memorial Day
CAG’s annual International Workers Memorial Day (IWMD) event took place on Saturday 26th April.
Apr 271 min read
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CAG attends Cape public hearing
CAG travelled to the House of Commons on 24th March to support a public hearing on the legacy of Cape, a former major asbestos manufacturer now owned by Altrad.
Mar 251 min read
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The sad passing of Kate Ferrier
We had a very sad start to the year with the news that our friend and colleague Kate Ferrier passed away on 31st December.
Feb 112 min read
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International Workers Memorial Day 2024
International Workers Memorial Day 2024 - held at the International Asbestos Memorial on the 27th of April 2024.
Apr 26, 20241 min read
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CAG funds mesothelioma nurse post
CAG is delighted to now be funding a clinical nurse specialist team leader post in Glasgow.
Apr 25, 20241 min read
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Clydebank Asbestos Group (CAG) celebrate 30 years of supporting victims of asbestos-related disease
CAG celebrated 30 years of campaigning and supporting victims of asbestos-related disease with an event on Friday 14th October 2022. More...
Oct 18, 20223 min read
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New coordinator for Clydebank Asbestos Group
Theresa Jones leaves things in the very capable hands of Rachel Gallagher, our new coordinator.
Nov 11, 20212 min read
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One million steps to mark Global Asbestos Awareness Week 2021
A team from CAG, Asbestos Action and the Industrial Disease Team at Digby Brown walked an incredible 1,899,570 steps in one week.
Apr 13, 20212 min read
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High Court to hear the Asbestos Victims Support Groups’ Forum UK challenge
High Court to hear the Asbestos Victims Support Groups’ Forum UK (the Forum) challenge to the Lord Chancellor’s Review
Jul 9, 20202 min read
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Mesothelioma Day - 3 July 2020
Mesothelioma affects around 2,500 people every year in the UK alone – and tragically, the UK has one of the highest rates in the world.
Jul 3, 20201 min read
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Virtual Action Mesothelioma Day 2020
On Friday 3 July leading experts and campaigners are coming together
to host the Virtual Action Mesothelioma Day 2020.
Jun 30, 20202 min read
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New measures by the Post Office to help people self-isolating access cash
The Post Office is making two of its products, Payout Now and Fast Pace, available to all UK banks, building societies and credit unions.
Apr 16, 20201 min read
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Be aware of COVID-19 scams with these tips
Be aware of coronavirus scams - protect yourself and others!
Apr 6, 20202 min read
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I have an asbestos related illness - should I be worried about COVID-19?
Considering that Covid-19 is a virus which impacts the lungs, it is no surprise that those with an asbestos disease are worried.
Mar 30, 20202 min read
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Breathless screening shows asbestos continues to put lives in danger
Over 80 people attended including politicians, medical and law experts to view an explosive expose on the global asbestos industry this...
Feb 28, 20202 min read
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Digby Brown support Clydebank Asbestos Group AGM
The AGM held on the 14th September 2019 heard from Clydebank Asbestos Group (CAG) chair, Bob Dickie who highlighted some outstanding...
Sep 19, 20192 min read
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Walk raised thousands for Clydebank Asbestos Group (CAG)
Staff from Digby Brown Solicitors raised more than £4,200 earlier this year through a 20-mile hike from Croy to Clydesbank's...
Jul 11, 20191 min read
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Do GPs know about help available for asbestos victims?
We were delighted to attend the Royal College of General Practitioners Annual Primary Care Conference & Exhibition in Glasgow with...
Oct 22, 20182 min read
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Is the law supporting low exposure asbestos victims?
For generations, employers exposed their workers to asbestos, a known harmful substance. Workers that developed an asbestos disease have...
Sep 17, 20182 min read
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