Former sweet maker says factory gave her cancer

said: “It has been very difficult for me to come to terms with the fact that my illness was caused by exposure to asbestos decades ago, simply by going to work.

“It is heart-breaking to know that this disease was caused by asbestos exposure and I am determined to find out how and where I was exposed to it.

“Even more importantly, I am determined to find out why more was not done to protect myself and others.”

Patricia’s solicitor and industrial disease law expert, Ian Toft, said: “We are working with Patricia in her fight for justice to find out why she was exposed to asbestos and believe she was substantially exposed to asbestos while working for Bassett’s sweet factory and during her time at various mills.

“Mesothelioma is an incurable and debilitating disease and its symptoms can only be treated temporarily. The effects of working with asbestos often do not occur until decades later.

“Patricia and her family are suffering terribly simply because she was not adequately protected at work.”

Mr Toft added: “We urge any of Patricia’s former colleagues to come forward as we require their help to show that while she was employed at Bassett’s and the mills she was exposed to asbestos.”

Anybody who knows or worked with Patricia and who can provide any information is asked to contact Ian on 0870 150 0100 or e-mail ian.toft@irwinmitchell.com.