Mesh UK Charitable Trust

Mesh UK Charitable Trust was incorporated in January 2018 for the purpose of providing victims of mesh implants with unconditional support. The charity also provides support for the victim’s family and friends who are often largely affected.

Mesh is a generic name for metallic or polymeric (plastic) implantable surgical devices used as a scaffold to reinforce weaknesses in tissue or bone throughout the human body.

There are several indications for the same plastic, prosthetic device types that include hernia, prolapse, stress urinary incontinence and breast reconstruction to name a few. They are implanted into men, women and children; often without legal consent.

A great number of complications arise after having mesh implanted. We are aware that patients can suffer from internal injuries to neighbouring organs, blood vessels and nerves, which in turn can leave people with severe illnesses and disabilities.