In this episode, Neil and Ian summarise the findings presented in the recent National Audit Office report on the condition of school buildings.

They explore the startling reality that many school buildings, particularly those beyond their estimated initial design life, contain asbestos.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in public health, education policy, and the ongoing challenge of asbestos management in the UK.

Read the full report - https://www.nao.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/condition-of-school-buildings.pdf

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In this episode, Neil and Ian discuss the findings presented in a recent report produced jointly by ATaC & NORAC two organisations representing the asbestos surveying sector.

The report contains some startling statistics. Neil and Ian discuss the implications of this data, shining a light on the alarming quantity of damaged asbestos especially given that the Duty to Manage regulations aim to maintain asbestos in good condition.

 To view the report: https://www.atac.org.uk/news/first-annual-data-analysis-report-into-asbestos-in-uk-buildings-published

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In this episode, Neil and Ian speak to Charles Pickles who provides his in-depth opinion on the current asbestos management requirements and what should be changed.

Charles Pickles is a renowned figure in the field of asbestos consultancy with a career dedicated to campaigning for pragmatic solutions to asbestos issues. He co-founded Lucion Environmental in 2002, which became the UK’s largest asbestos consultancy by the time of his exit in 2019.

Since leaving Lucion he's been an active campaigner for improvements in asbestos management including:

• Airtight on asbestos campaign
• European Asbestos Forum
• Asbestonomy
• Written evidence to parliamentary committees 

Charles Pickles - https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-pickles-05889032/

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In this episode, Neil and Ian sit down with Robin Bennett. Robin is a renowned figure in the asbestos software industry.

Today, Robin will share his insights on a groundbreaking report that analyzes a massive data set of 3 million asbestos samples. Gathered through their state-of-the-art software, Alpha Tracker, this is one of the most comprehensive studies of its kind.

Alpha Tracker-  https://alpha-tracker.co.uk/

Damage Report: https://alpha-tracker.co.uk/damage - people can order a printed copy of the report. 

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In this episode, Neil and Ian are joined by Liz Darlison MBE who is the Chief Executive Officer of national charity Mesothelioma UK. Liz shares her unique insights and experiences in helping people deal with the negative health effects from asbestos exposure.  

Liz has enjoyed over 37 years of clinical practice at the University Hospitals of Leicester, and it was from there she established Mesothelioma UK, a national charity for mesothelioma. Currently, she is a Consultant Nurse at University Hospitals Leicester and is also CEO at Mesothelioma UK.   

Liz has Honorary university positions in both Leicester and Sheffield, is very research active, keenly promotes nursing as a career and engages in pre and post graduate education.  

In the 2019 Queen Elizabeth’s Birthday honours list Liz was invited to become a Member of the British Empire (MBE) in recognition of her services to patients and cancer research.  

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Join Neil Munro on the Helen Blaby BBC Radio Northampton show. Raising awareness of Gobal Asbestos Awareness Week and discussing the current asbestos problems faced today.

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In this episode Neil and Ian discuss the importance of doing your asbestos due diligence before purchasing a property. Whether that is a domestic or commercial property, asbestos should always be looked at BEFORE exchanging money.

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In this episode Neil and Ian discuss the topic can asbestos removal works be carried out in an occupied office? Get help with asbestos - https://www.acorn-as.com