UKATA was pleased to support Mesothelioma UK’s 21st annual Patient & Carer Day, held on Thursday 1 October 2026 at the King Power Stadium in Leicester.
The annual event brings together people living with mesothelioma, their families and carers, healthcare professionals and supporters of the mesothelioma community. The day provides an opportunity to share experiences and hear about developments in research and care.
This year’s event provided a welcoming environment for conversations, learning and connection, with a programme focused on the experiences of those affected by mesothelioma and the ongoing work to improve support and care.
The programme featured a range of speakers covering lived experience, the latest developments in mesothelioma research and clinical trials, specialist nursing and palliative care, as well as policy, campaigning and wellbeing. Speakers included Kate Williams, who shared her experience of living with peritoneal mesothelioma; Maurice Dungey and Professor Dean Fennell, who discussed developments in mesothelioma research and clinical trials, and Richard Blunt, who explored policy and campaigning around asbestos.
The programme also included contributions from cancer advocates Debra Willoughby and Jackie Laird, and Dr Hannah Moody, the newly appointed Chief Executive of Mesothelioma UK, whose research background includes investigating the repurposing of existing drugs to treat mesothelioma. Their contributions provided insight into advances in treatment and patient care, alongside the continuing challenges faced by people living with mesothelioma and their families.
For UKATA, the event was also an opportunity to meet with members of the mesothelioma community and reflect on the continuing importance of raising awareness of asbestos-related disease.
Quality Assurance Manager Liam Pembleton, who represented UKATA at the event, said:
“Patient & Carer Day is always a particularly meaningful event to be part of. Hearing directly from people living with mesothelioma, as well as their families and carers, is a powerful reminder of the real impact of asbestos-related disease. It was a privilege to meet so many people and to hear about their experiences, while also seeing the continued work being done to improve support, care and treatment. UKATA is proud to continue supporting Mesothelioma UK and the important work they do for the mesothelioma community.”
UKATA has supported Mesothelioma UK for more than a decade and is a Gold Corporate Partner of the charity. The partnership reflects UKATA’s ongoing commitment to supporting work that raises awareness of mesothelioma and provides specialist information, care and support to those affected by the disease.
Mesothelioma UK is dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by mesothelioma through specialist information, support and education, while working to improve care and treatment across the UK.
UKATA was proud to be part of another important day for the mesothelioma community and looks forward to continuing its support for Mesothelioma UK and the people and families affected by asbestos-related disease.
UKATA, a leading association, is dedicated to enhancing the quality and standards of asbestos training with the aim to shield workers and the public from the hazards of asbestos exposure.
The association collaborates closely with its members to guarantee that they have access to the latest information, training resources, and industry updates. They provide a suite of support services to assist them in accomplishing their training objectives. Their membership encompasses a diverse array of organisations involved in asbestos training, including training providers, asbestos removal contractors, consultants, and equipment suppliers.
UKATA is fervent about promoting safe and responsible working practices, committed to working with members and partners to realise a shared vision of protecting workers and the public from the hazards linked with asbestos exposure.
To find out more about future events or support services, or how you can support Mesothelioma UK visit: www.mesothelioma.uk.com or contact: info@mesothelioma.uk.com.
Published on Tuesday 6th October 2026