In Memoriam: Mavis Nye, Mesothelioma Awareness Champion
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mavis Nye, a remarkable and resilient advocate for mesothelioma awareness. Mavis departed this world on the 21st November 2023, […]
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HSE Launches Survey to Improve Asbestos Management in Non-Domestic Premises
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has initiated a crucial survey aimed at enhancing the management of asbestos in non-domestic premises. As part of their legal duty to manage asbestos, […]
European Asbestos Forum Foundation Conference
NORAC are proud sponsors of the European Asbestos Forum foundation conference! The European Asbestos Forum foundation conference is honoured by Flemish Minister Zuhal Demir, responsible for the Flemish asbestos eradication policy, who will […]
Government Rejects Asbestos Removal Petition
A petition, signed by over 10,000 individuals, urging the government to commit to the removal of asbestos over the next 40 years and to establish an asbestos register has been […]
Urgent Action Required on Asbestos Register Petition
While we have seen a lot of recent press regarding the asbestos problem here in the UK, and significant strides have been made to address this pressing issue, more efforts […]
Crumbling Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (Raac) in Schools Leads to Asbestos Exposure Fears
An alarming number of schools in England face a crisis with reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (Raac), putting them at an added risk due to potential asbestos exposure. Over 150 schools […]
Unyielding Spirit: Mavis Nye’s Crusade Against Asbestos-related Disease
The name of Mavis Nye is well known and held in high regard within the asbestos industry. Mavis has been a champion in raising awareness of the awful diseases associated […]
Oil Painting Honours Mavis Nye Foundation
Colette Willoughby, NORAC’s Chairperson, and Andrew Paten, UKNAR’s Co-Founder, unveiled a unique oil painting in tribute to Mavis and Ray of the Mavis Nye Foundation on Thursday, 24th August. This […]
Mesothelioma Deaths Decline in 2021, Reflecting Long-term Trend, says HSE Report
Newly released Health and Safety Executive (HSE) statistics reveal a continued decline in mesothelioma deaths across Great Britain in 2021, marking a significant step in the ongoing reduction of this […]
RCN Advocates for Asbestos Eradication in UK Health and Social Care Facilities
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has recently issued a detailed position statement in response to growing concerns about the presence of asbestos in health and social care buildings. A […]