Hello, and thank you for getting in touch.

I’m really sorry to hear about your concerns. I can understand that you feel worried, especially when it involves your child’s health.

We do hear from people who’ve had a one‑off or very limited exposure to asbestos fibres, including chrysotile (often referred to as white asbestos). Asbestos-related diseases are most strongly linked to long‑term, repeated exposure, usually over many years, most often in occupational settings. A single, short‑term exposure would be considered very low risk, and even among people with ongoing exposure, many do not go on to develop an asbestos‑related cancer.

As Westie_5 has mentioned, it is reassuring that the council has assessed the situation, confirmed that levels were low, and that no further action is required. That suggests the risk to you and your child is very small.

Anxiety can easily take hold after something like this, particularly when children are involved, and it’s natural for your thoughts to drift towards worst‑case scenarios. You’re not alone in feeling this way. If the worry is continuing or starting to affect your day‑to‑day life, you may find it helpful to talk things through with your GP for reassurance. You might also find practical support for managing health‑related anxiety on the NHS Every Mind Matters website.

If you’d like to talk things over with one of our nurses, please do get back in touch. You can also call our freephone helpline on 0808 800 4040, Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm.

Jemma

Hello, and thank you for getting in touch.

I’m really sorry to hear about your concerns. I can understand that you feel worried, especially when it involves your child’s health.

We do hear from people who’ve had a one‑off or very limited exposure to asbestos fibres, including chrysotile (often referred to as white asbestos). Asbestos-related diseases are most strongly linked to long‑term, repeated exposure, usually over many years, most often in occupational settings. A single, short‑term exposure would be considered very low risk, and even among people with ongoing exposure, many do not go on to develop an asbestos‑related cancer.

As Westie_5 has mentioned, it is reassuring that the council has assessed the situation, confirmed that levels were low, and that no further action is required. That suggests the risk to you and your child is very small.

Anxiety can easily take hold after something like this, particularly when children are involved, and it’s natural for your thoughts to drift towards worst‑case scenarios. You’re not alone in feeling this way. If the worry is continuing or starting to affect your day‑to‑day life, you may find it helpful to talk things through with your GP for reassurance. You might also find practical support for managing health‑related anxiety on the NHS Every Mind Matters website.

If you’d like to talk things over with one of our nurses, please do get back in touch. You can also call our freephone helpline on 0808 800 4040, Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm.

Jemma