Find the right support.
Trusted contacts, specialist organisations and practical resources — brought together in one easy-to-use directory.
Whether you need guidance on asbestos regulation, support following an asbestos-related diagnosis or help with mental health, find out who can help and how to contact them. Select any organisation below to view more information without leaving this page.
Regulatory & environmental support
Official organisations responsible for workplace safety, environmental protection and waste regulation.
Health and Safety Executive (HSE)Workplace asbestos regulations, health and safety concerns and official guidance
The HSE is the regulator for workplace health and safety in Great Britain. It provides asbestos guidance and information on legal duties, licensing and reporting workplace safety concerns.
What can HSE help with?
Workplace asbestos guidance, the Control of Asbestos Regulations, duty to manage, licensed asbestos work, and reporting workplace health and safety concerns.
Environment AgencyEnvironmental incidents, waste regulation and asbestos waste in England
The Environment Agency is the environmental regulator in England. It protects and improves the environment and regulates waste activities, including matters relating to the management and disposal of waste containing asbestos.
UKATA is not the Environment Agency and cannot accept environmental incident reports on its behalf.
Natural Resources WalesEnvironmental protection and regulation in Wales
Natural Resources Wales is the Welsh Government-sponsored body responsible for environmental protection and natural resources in Wales. It provides guidance and reporting routes for environmental issues, including waste matters.
Asbestos-related health & victim support
Specialist help for people living with asbestos-related diseases, their families and carers. Expand a section to see the available organisations and their contact details.
Mesothelioma UKUKATA charity partner • specialist mesothelioma nursing and patient support
Mesothelioma UK is the national charity supporting people affected by mesothelioma. It provides specialist nursing, information, practical support, benefits guidance and support for families, and helps fund research and improvements in care.
Contact Mesothelioma UK
Freephone: 0800 169 2409
Specialist support: support@mesothelioma.uk.com
General enquiries: info@mesothelioma.uk.com
East Midlands Asbestos Support Team (EMAST)Formerly DAST • regional support for people affected by asbestos disease
EMAST, formerly Derbyshire Asbestos Support Team, supports people affected by asbestos-related diseases, including family members and carers. Services include advice on welfare benefits and government compensation, support meetings and advocacy. The organisation adopted the EMAST name in October 2024.
Telephone: 01246 380415
Asbestos victim advice groupsRegional organisations offering direct advice, home visits and ongoing support
These groups offer practical help and ongoing support to people affected by asbestos-related disease. Select a group using the contact details below.
Forum network membersCampaigning, research and additional support organisations
Organisations supporting people affected by asbestos, raising awareness, campaigning and funding research.
Other asbestos-related organisationsInformation, workplace health and international advocacy
Suicide prevention & mental health support
Need urgent help now?
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, has seriously harmed themselves or may be about to do so, call 999 or go to the nearest A&E. If you need urgent mental health support but it is not an emergency, contact NHS 111 and select the mental health option where available.
You do not have to face difficult feelings alone. Confidential support is available by telephone, text and online.
Other ways to get helpTalk to someone you trust, your GP or a crisis team
Tell a family member, friend or someone you trust how you are feeling. You can ask your GP for an urgent appointment, use NHS 111 for urgent advice, or contact your existing mental health crisis team if you have one.
There is no perfect way to start a conversation. Letting someone know what you are experiencing is an important first step.
Supporting someone you are worried aboutListening and helping someone find support
Ask open questions, listen without judgement and take their concerns seriously. You do not need to have all the answers. If someone is in immediate danger, call 999.
Safety planning and coping resourcesPractical guidance and further reading
A safety plan can help someone recognise warning signs, identify coping strategies and know who to contact when they need help. For the immediate moment, consider staying near other people, moving to a safer place and avoiding alcohol or drugs.