Do you or does someone you know have mesothelioma or any other asbestos-related illness?
Bristol and Beyond Asbestos Family Support (BBAFS) was established in May 2011 and has members from Bristol, Bath, Portishead, Bridgwater, Minehead, Devon and as far across the bridge as Barry in South Wales.
Bristol and Beyond offers friendship, support and information for all those affected by mesothelioma and other asbestos related diseases, including their carers, families and friends.
For information about our upcoming events, please see our 'Events' page.
If you have been affected by mesothelioma or any other asbestos related illness and would like more information, please contact Anna Morley, Mesothelioma and Pleural Clinical Nurse Specialist on 0117 414 1900 (Monday to Thursday 8am - 4pm).
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Mesothelioma UK Carer's Course (free) by Zoom over 6 weeks
Starting on 16 October 2025 6-7pm
Are you caring for someone with mesothelioma or know someone who is? Mesothelioma UK six-week Carers’ Course will help you learn more about what to expect and where to get support – both for yourself and the person you care for. Sessions will be presented by Mesothelioma UK Clinical Nurse Specialists and will cover: Getting the best out of your NHS Looking after yourself Symptom control This free six-week course runs via Zoom for one hour each week, starting Wednesday 16th October 6-7pm. Please email support@mesothelioma.uk.com for more info and to sign up.
BBAFS Meeting
Thursday, 13th November 2025 at 1.30pm in the Art Room, Brackenwood Garden Centre
We look forward to inviting patients and their carers/families to our meeting on Thursday, 13th November 2025 at 1.30pm in the Art Room, Brackenwood Garden Centre, Leigh Court Estate, Pill Road, Abbots Leigh, Bristol, BS8 3RA. We hope to have a speaker available (details to follow) and refreshments will be available to purchase from the cafe.