'Paul Readhead and Robin Smedley'

Readley

Asbestos & Mesothelioma

Support Group

UK North East

Registered Charity Number 1192898

Readley - The heart of who and why we are

The Paul Readhead Asbestos Support and Awareness Group was launched in October 2015 by Samantha Cox in memory of her father Paul Readhead. Sam has personal experience of mesothelioma after caring for her father. Sam is a qualified counsellor and a registered member of the BACP and has trained with CRUSE Bereavement. During her father's illness it highlighted to her the need for a holistic approach, encompassing emotional, physical, social and financial wellbeing.

This was the beginning of The Paul Readhead Asbestos Support and Awareness Group and with considerable support from her sister in law Lucy Reynoldson, Chris Knighton MBE (MKMRF), Leah Taylor (Mesothelioma UK), Lynne and Lisa (HASAG) the support group became a reality.

Readley - Our journey continues

The journey and growth of our support group continues. Early in 2019, whilst now aiming for charity status we were advised our abreviated group name 'PRASAG' needed to be changed for legal reasons. Within no time at all Sam, Sharon, Joanne and Leah agreed 'ReadLey' in everlasting loving memory of fathers Paul Readhead and Robin Smedley.

A Special Level of Care at our Meetings

Monthly support group meetings

Home visits

Help and advice on benefits and compensation

Emotional support

Each group is attended by Leah Taylor, Mesothelioma UK Clinical Nurse Specialist who provides information about Mesothelioma, including symptoms, treatments and clinical trials.

Legal help

We have a panel of experienced solicitors specialising in asbestos claims. The services they offer include:

Home visits throughout the UK

No cost to patients or their family

100% compensation received

Solicitors attend the monthly group to provide no obligation advice and support.

Our meetings are social and informal in a warm and friendly environment for people affected by asbestos related disease and their carers.

At each of the group meetings we also have Joanne Anderson our specialist Mesothelioma UK nurse, plus we also have Sarah Thomas our benefits advisor, both at hand to support you in every way possible.

Refreshments are provided at our face-to-face group meetings.