Pleural plaques: Government consults on future of claims

The Government launched a consultation today (9 July) on how best to deal with people who have developed pleural plaques after being negligently exposed to asbestos at work.

Pleural plaques are small localised areas of fibrosis found within the pleura of the lung caused by asbestos exposure. They do not usually cause significant symptoms and do not impair lung function. Pleural plaques are in themselves benign but are a marker of exposure to asbestos, which may eventually cause further illn... (417 more words)

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