The UK is facing a growing health crisis, highlighted by the rise in cases of occupational lung disease. This silent epidemic reveals critical gaps in regulation and knowledge, which can result in delayed diagnosis and a lack of medical, social and legal support for patients.
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It’s time for leading voices in the field to come together and share insights, foster collaboration and explore solutions that will shape the future for those affected.
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Throughout the day, we’ll explore the rise in silicosis cases linked to quartz stone, the social gradient in lung health, and a new national pathway for transforming interstitial lung disease services. Our chair, Nick Maskell, Professor of Respiratory Medicine at the Bristol Academic Respiratory Unit, will discuss medico-legal considerations in cases of asbestosis and diffuse pleural thickening.
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You’ll also hear our client Paul Rhoden, share his lived experience of losing his brother, Dannie Rhoden, to lung disease. Dannie was a painter and decorator who was diagnosed in his fifties after treating mould and damp in council properties. His story is a stark reminder of the impact lung disease can have on workers and their families.
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Who should attend
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Our free conference will be of interest to those who want to be part of a better future for lung disease patients. Those working in the field, from consultants and allied health care professionals, to support groups and charities. We can provide a certificate of attendance after our full-day event, to support your professional training.Â
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We have the last remaining spaces available, so please RSVP to let us know you are coming and share with colleagues who may also wish to attend.
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Sarah is a Partner in the serious injury team at Irwin Mitchell. Sarah specialises in complex cases involving life changing injuries and has a particular expertise in neurotrauma; bringing claims for both adults and children who have suffered a brain injury.
She is accredited as a brain injury specialist by the APIL injury Accreditation Scheme and has close links with Headway having been appointed as a Trustee of Headway East London in 2013.
Sarah is also a committee member for the Acquired Brain Injury Forum for London (ABIL) and is keen to raise awareness of acquired brain injury across London and the UK.
Sarah is passionate about rehabilitation and has extensive experience of securing early interim payments so that she can put rehabilitation in place for her clients to ensure that their rehabilitation can start as soon as possible.
