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3Established in 1997, The June Hancock Mesothelioma Research Fund is the UK’s first and largest independent mesothelioma charity. We have raised more than £1.4 million, the majority of which being spent on quality research into the diagnosis and treatment of mesothelioma and the care of people with the disease.
Our charity is named after June Hancock; she successfully sued the asbestos factory owners whose negligence claimed her life. Alan Bennett grew up near June in Armley and has paid tribute to her courage.
“Those of the calibre of June Hancock are heroes.” – Alan Bennett
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HASAG’s incredible support
04 December 2014One of the Fund’s greatest supporters, the Hampshire Asbestos Support and Awareness Group (HASAG), has donated another £15,000 to the JHMRF from the proceeds of fundraising activities involving more than 150 families on Action Mesothelioma Day. They held a dove release and a public meeting in the gardens of The Queens Hotel, Southsea on 4 July 2014.
Top ten mesothelioma research priorities announced
25 February 2015Patients, carers and clinicians have come together to identify the 10 highest priority research questions for the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care of mesothelioma. The Priority Setting Partnership’s (PSP) top ten follows an extensive consultation exercise to which our Fund contributed. The JHMRF is already funding research studies that fall within these priorities, and will use the results of this project to help decide which research to fund in the future.
New rules for asbestos compensation
11 February 2015Asbestos-related cancer sufferers are set to receive up to £54,000 extra under new compensation rules brought in on 10 February 2015. The Government said compensation will rise to match 100% of average civil claims, up from the current 80%.