Pip worked as a radiographer in the NHS for 17 years:

• Every day she worked with patients whilst wearing powdered latex gloves.
• Pip developed asthma.
• The cause of Pips asthma was diagnosed as being caused by natural rubber proteins from her powdered latex gloves.
• Pip was compensated with a six figure sum by former trust in an out of court settlement for loss of earnings

Alison, 34 year old ex-nurse in NHS:

• Alison developed latex allergy from the use of powdered latex gloves.
• Unfortunately her employer had not performed an adequate risk assessment (No latex-free alternatives were provided and she was forced to work in powdered latex environments).
• She won a “landmark” case in the High Court on ground that risk was not adequately controlled by employer.

Comments

"I am disappointed that I can no longer work as a radiographer. I loved my job and to lose my vocation was a terrible blow."
- Pip

"I am finally coming to terms with the fact that I will not be returning to nursing. It was very difficult for my children to witness and for them to learn how to use adrenaline when I became ill."
- Alison

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