The Fishermen’s Mission January SeaFit event in Amble was featured on BBC Look North on Monday 31 January.
This regular drop-in event at Amble Quayside brings GP and physio services, plus health information to fishermen and their families, making it easier for them to access healthcare and support. We were there with our Signposting and Information Service, and Project Coordinator Derry was interviewed by the BBC for the piece on the BBC programme.
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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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.
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!
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.
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.
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