Seafarers Hospital Society

Seafarers Hospital Society Find out more at https://seahospital.org.uk/

The Seafarers Hospital Society (formerly known as the Seamen’s Hospital Society) is a long-established maritime charity dedicated to meeting the health, welfare and advice needs of seafarers.

21/08/2026

Repetitive strain injuries at sea are all too common, and due to the time constraints and nature of work, can go unaddressed and worsen with time.

Prevention is our priority! That's why we’ve teamed up with physiotherapist Jen Bowden of The Beachside Clinic to show you some simple, low intensity exercises you can use to prevent them!

These exercises can be done with in limited spaces and with minimal equipment, so why not try them at home or at work? Visit our YouTube channel to get started https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrgHzAWZES7WjsGnS2VaHbuatSPE-FuPH&feature=shared

To find out how you can access FREE, fast track physiotherapy at convenient locations across the UK, visit; www.seahospital.org.uk/help-for-you/fast-track-physiotherapy/

Do you think you may be neurodivergent? Are you looking for support to access a diagnosis and the reasonable adjustments...
20/08/2026

Do you think you may be neurodivergent? Are you looking for support to access a diagnosis and the reasonable adjustments that could help you thrive at work?

The Seafarers’ Hospital Society (SHS) is here to help. 💙

We’re committed to addressing overlooked areas of health and welfare provision across the maritime sector. Through our partnership with Neurodiversatsea and The Seafarers’ Charity, we’re delighted to offer grants to working seafarers to help fund assessments for conditions including ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia and other specific learning differences.

For many seafarers, accessing a formal assessment and diagnosis can be an important step towards understanding their needs, accessing appropriate support and reaching their full potential at work. But assessments can be costly and involve lengthy waiting times.

If you’re a seafarer and think this support could help you, we may be able to help.

👉 Find out more: https://seahospital.org.uk/help-for-you/grants-to-seafarers/

Or email [email protected] to find out how we can support you.

18/08/2026

For fishermen like Jess, it can be incredibly difficult to find time for dental appointments when balancing the reality of making a living at sea!

Long hours, time spent at sea and unpredictable working patterns mean it can be all to easy to neglect oral health! That’s why we work with Dentaid The Dental Charity and the Fishermen's Mission to take vital dental services directly to the fishing community on the quayside.

Dentaid’s state-of-the-art mobile surgeries provide a range of free and accessible dental services and immediate treatment for fishers, and their families as part of our health events.

To find out more visit: https://seahospital.org.uk/help-for-you/the-seafit-programme/

Or email: [email protected]

This vital work was made possible thanks to funding from Trinity House, Merchant Navy Welfare Board (MNWB) and Department for Transport.

17/08/2026

Life at sea can be unpredictable full of surprises, and sometimes can leave and their families in need of a financial helping hand

Ou mission is to help as many seafarers and their dependents in need of financial support as possible, by working with caseworkers across the UK, including Fishermen's Mission and Shipwrecked Mariners' Society to offer a range of grants to seafarers and their families, ranging from help with priority bills and debts, to the cost of replacing a vital home appliance!

To find out more about how we can help you, visit our website today!
https://seahospital.org.uk/help-for-you/grants-to-seafarers/

We still have a bumper schedule of SeaFit events across Scotland and England before the end of 2026! Don't miss these da...
13/08/2026

We still have a bumper schedule of SeaFit events across Scotland and England before the end of 2026! Don't miss these dates for your diary! 📆🎣

Next month, we will head to Aberdeenshire for two events in Peterhead and Fraserburgh, joined by our partners from Fishermen's Mission, Dentaid The Dental Charity and Live Life Aberdeenshire.

These events bring essential health and welfare services to fishing communities across the UK, with no appointments necessary! Stay tuned for further updates and to find out which local health partners will be available for you on the day.

Seafit is made possible thanks to Trinity House

https://seahospital.org.uk/help-for-you/the-seafit-programme/

11/08/2026

Throughout 2026, SeaFit has continued to make a lasting impact across Wales, bringing health and wellbeing services directly to fishing communities and helping more people access the support they need.

Looking after your health isn't just about physical wellbeing.

Life at sea can be demanding, and it's important that support is available for your mental health too.

That's why Fishermen's Mission SeaFit works alongside Adferiad to provide free, confidential mental health and addiction support for fishermen in Wales.

Whether you're struggling with stress, anxiety, low mood, substance use or other challenges, specialist support is available when you need it.

Find out more:
⚓Mental health and addiction support through Adferiad: Adferiad Mental Health and Addiction Support Services https://www.adferiad.org/

Drwy gydol 2026, mae SeaFit wedi parhau i gael effaith barhaol ledled Cymru, gan ddod â gwasanaethau iechyd a lles yn uniongyrchol i gymunedau pysgota a helpu mwy o bobl i gael mynediad at y cymorth sydd ei angen arnynt.

Mae gofalu am eich iechyd yn ymwneud â mwy na lles corfforol yn unig.

Gall bywyd ar y môr for yn llethol, ac mae'n bwysig bod cymorth ar gael ar gyfer eich iechyd meddwl hefyd.

Dyna pam bod SeaFit yn gweithio ochr yn ochr ag Adferiad i ddarparu cymorth iechyd meddwl a chaethiwed cyfrinachol, rhad ac am ddim i bysgotwyr yng Nghymru.

P'un a ydych chi'n cael trafferth gyda straen, gorbryder, hwyliau isel, defnyddio sylweddau neu heriau eraill, mae cymorth arbenigol ar gael pan fydd ei angen arnoch.

Dysgu rhagor:
⚓Cymorth iechyd meddwl a chaethiwed drwy Adferiad: Gwasanaethau Cymorth Iechyd Meddwl a Chaethiwed Adferiad https://www.adferiad.org/

07/08/2026

Don't take your worries to Sea!🧠❤️

We know working at sea is physically tough, but it's equally important to keep your mental health in check too!

SHS are proud to support a range of fantastic services that give fishermen and seafarers across the UK access to the tools they need to help look after their own mental wellbeing, as well as access to FREE and CONFIDENTIAL counselling sessions.

Whether you are just struggling a bit, feeling down, or just need someone to talk to, don't hesitate! Get in touch with any of our amazing partners today and begin your journey towards better mental wellbeing.

Fishermen's Mission Togetherall Therapy Centre Services

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06/08/2026

"Don't hide, don't do what I did...I nearly died...Put your hand out and ask for help, I know it's the hardest thing you'll ever do, but please do it".

An incredibly powerful chat with Adrian, a crab fisherman from Dartmouth, who attended one of our events in Cornwall this year.

Adrian visited the event in Mevagissey for dental treatment thanks to our partnership with Dentaid The Dental Charity, and spoke to us about his experience with the Fishermen's Mission's dedicated local staff, whose help he described as life saving!

At SHS, we are proud to be a part of , working with The Fishermen's Mission to bring vital health and welfare services directly to the fishing community on the quayside, and narrowing the healthcare gap among coastal communities.

Find out more about the programme here: https://seahospital.org.uk/help-for-you/the-seafit-programme/

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05/08/2026

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We're delighted to be working with Pure Physiotherapy to provide FREE fast-track physiotherapy for working seafarers and...
03/08/2026

We're delighted to be working with Pure Physiotherapy to provide FREE fast-track physiotherapy for working seafarers and fishermen across the South West of England.

Life at sea is physically demanding, and injuries such as back pain, muscle strains and repetitive strain injuries can make it difficult to stay fit for work. That's why we've partnered with experienced occupational physiotherapists like Pure Physiotherapy, helping ensure seafarers can access expert treatment quickly, without the long waits or cost.

If you're a working merchant seafarer or fisher based in the South West, you may be eligible for fully funded physiotherapy through our network.

Find out more and book your appointment today: https://seahospital.org.uk/help-for-you/fast-track-physiotherapy/

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4th Floor, Silverstream House, 45 Fitzroy Street
London
W1T6EB

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+442088583696

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