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Health event for Amble fishermen

Health event for Amble fishermen

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Health events for Amble fishermen and families

Well Up North Primary Care Network (PCN), as part of its health equity drive for the people of North Northumberland, has joined forces with the SeaFit Programme, along with Healthwatch Northumberland and Amble Harbourmaster to deliver a new health equity pilot programme  ‘Health at the Quayside’ for the fishing community of Amble (past and present), and their families. The SeaFit Programme is run jointly by The Fishermen’s Mission and the Seafarers Hospital Society.

Dr Saul Miller, Clinical Director of Well Up North says ‘We are really excited to be bringing together those like ourselves who want to help improve the health of fishing communities along the north Northumberland coast. If this initiative proves successful it will make waves all around the British coast given the many fishing communities there still are and their known health difficulties.’

The first event will take place on the 25th January from 1pm to 3pm at Coquet House, Amble, NE65 0AP. There will be a range of free services for retired and active fishermen from health checks, physiotherapist, mental health support, Prostate Cancer UK, a GP, pharmacist and a Social Prescribing Link Worker. Healthwatch Northumberland will also be on hand to listen to the fishermen’s experiences of local health services.

Karen Gibson, Health Inequality Project Lead for the PCN states “This pilot programme is designed to improve the physical and mental health and wellbeing of our fishermen. Working in the fishing industry is one of THE most challenging jobs.  Work-related injuries are high within this industry and time spent at sea means it can be difficult to access appropriate healthcare.  We also know that there is anxiety within the community in relation to requirements for the ML5 medical certificates coming into play in November 2023. There will be plenty of information available on this, along with our healthcare team providing on the spot support.  We are very much looking forward to working collaboratively with our partners in this pilot. Healthcare in a place based setting in the heart of the fishing community in Amble.

Carol Elliott, SeaFit Manager, says “The SeaFit Programme has been running for the past four years, taking health and wellbeing services to various ports throughout the UK.  We are delighted to see the interest that is growing from PCNs and other healthcare providers. This means we are able to connect more fishermen with much needed health and wellbeing support through the Fishermen’s Mission and the Seafarers Hospital Society.

Further dates throughout the year are:  Wed 29th March, Wed 31st May, Wed 26th July , Wed 27th September, Wed 29th November. Keep an eye on our events page for details.

For further information about welfare support please contact the Fishermen’s Mission Area Officer Peter Dade 07917 754259

For further information about the SeaFit Programme please contact Carolelliott@fishermensmision.org.uk or call 07486 319621

 

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SeaFit health drop-in event

SeaFit health drop-in event

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We’re joining the Fishermen’s Mission’s health drop-in event in Amble on Wednesday 22 January, 10am-3pm. SeaFit events bring together organisations providing health information and health screening for fishermen and the wider community.

Call by and pick up some information, leave feedback about using health and social care services and grab yourself one of our giveaway items.

For more information contact Peter Dade on 07917 754259 or email PeterDade@fishermensmission.org.uk

Events

SeaFit health drop-in event in Amble

SeaFit health drop-in event in Amble

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SeaFit health drop-in event in Amble

We’re joining the Fishermen’s Mission‘s health drop-in event in Amble on Wednesday 26 July, 1pm-3pm. SeaFit events bring together organisations providing health information and health screening for fishermen and the wider community.

Call by and pick up some information, leave feedback about using health and social care services and grab yourself some of our giveaway items.

Also there on the day will be an Advanced Nurse Practitioner and/or HCA, health and wellbeing coaches, First Contact physiotherapy, a mental health practitioner, pharmacy technician, and a Social Prescribing Link Worker.

If you can’t make the event but would like to speak to us in confidence please get in touch.

SeaFit health drop-in event in Amble

SeaFit health drop-in event in Amble

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We’re joining the Fishermen’s Mission‘s health drop-in event in Amble on Wednesday 31 May, 1pm-3pm. SeaFit events bring together organisations providing health information and health screening for fishermen and the wider community.

Call by and pick up some information, leave feedback about using health and social care services and grab yourself some of our giveaway items.

Also there on the day will be an Advanced Nurse Practitioner and/or HCA, health and wellbeing coaches, First Contact physiotherapy, a mental health practitioner, pharmacy technician, and a Social Prescribing Link Worker.

As well as health information and advice, there will be fun family activities provided by Hadston Family Hub. See you there!

SeaFit health drop-in event in Amble

SeaFit health drop-in event in Amble

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We’re joining the Fishermen’s Mission‘s health drop-in event in Amble on Wednesday 29 March, 1pm-3pm. SeaFit events bring together organisations providing health information and health screening for fishermen and the wider community.

Call by and pick up some information, leave feedback about using health and social care services and grab yourself some of our giveaway items.

Also there on the day will be a GP, health and wellbeing coaches, First Contact physiotherapy, a mental health practitioner, pharmacy technician, and information about prostate cancer.

SeaFit health drop-in event in Amble

SeaFit health drop-in event in Amble

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We’re joining the Fishermen’s Mission‘s health drop-in event in Amble on Wednesday 25 January, 1pm-3pm. SeaFit events bring together organisations providing health information and health screening for fishermen and the wider community.

Call by and pick up some information, leave feedback about using health and social care services and grab yourself some of our giveaway items.

Also there on the day will be a GP, health and wellbeing coaches, First Contact physiotherapy, a mental health practitioner, pharmacy technician, and information about prostate cancer.

Drop-in for fishermen and families

Drop-in for fishermen and families

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We’re pleased to be holding a drop-in session with the Fisherman’s Mission in the Harbour Office at Amble Quayside on Monday 26 September. 1.00pm to 3.00pm. The session is for active fishermen, former fishermen and fishing families. Tea and coffee will be provided and Northumberland County Council’s health trainer service will be offering free health checks to visitors.
For more information please contact Peter Dade on 07917 754259 or email PeterDade@fishermensmission.org.uk.
SeaFit event at Amble Puffin Festival

SeaFit event at Amble Puffin Festival

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We’re joining the Fishermen’s Mission‘s SeaFit Event at Amble Puffin Festival. SeaFit events bring together organisations providing health information and health screening for fishermen and the wider community. We’ll be there from 10am until around 1pm so call by and pick up some information, leave feedback about using health and social care services and grab yourself some of our giveaway items.

Amble Puffin Festival celebrates everything Puffin! Fun and activities at the best time of year to see the Coquet Island puffins, as they prepare to take care of their newly hatched pufflings.

The festival will include a craft fair, guided nature walks, bird watching, local history talks, arts and crafts, watersports and live music. There will be events to interest all age groups. Events will be held in a variety of locations throughout the town.

 

Come and talk to us at: Amble Morrisons

Come and talk to us at: Amble Morrisons

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Healthwatch Northumberland is getting back on the road this summer and we are looking forward to safely getting back out in the community! Come and talk to us about your experience of NHS and social care services and pick up a goody bag.

Our Annual Survey 2021 is running from Monday 21 June to Friday 23 July this year. It is your opportunity to let us know what went well and what could be improved and together we can help make care better for everyone in Northumberland.

This event will take place outside Morrisons, Coquet Enterprise Park, Amble, NE65 0PE.

See where else you can find us over the next few weeks: Healthwatch Northumberland – Back on the Road

If you can’t come and see us at one of our events you can share your views via the online survey or get in touch to ask for a postal copy with freepost return.

Listening Event – Annual Survey 2020 Amble

Listening Event – Annual Survey 2020 Amble

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We will be running our annual survey 2020 during February and March this year, asking you about the NHS, health and social care you received in the last 12 months – it might be a new year but your experiences from 2019 still matter. Health services include hospital services, GPs, dentists, pharmacists, mental health and ambulance services. Social care is care in the home or in a residential or nursing care home.

This event is the Bridge Project Employability Hub so if you’re there it would be great if you have a couple of minutes to talk to us.

By telling us about the care you received and what’s important to you, you can help us set our work for the coming year so that we can be more effective on your behalf.

Let us know what went well and what could be improved and together we can help make care better for everyone in Northumberland.

If you can’t come and see us at one of our events you can share your views via the online survey or get in touch to ask for a postal copy with freepost return.

Amble Library Drop-In

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We will be at Amble Library on Tuesday 9 October 10.00pm to 12.00pm, listening to local people about their experiences of health and social care services, as part of Northumberland Libraries health and wellbeing week.

Come and say hello to the team and tell us what you think of services in your area.