Seafarers Hospital Society

18/06/2026

We're in Brixham, Devon for SeaFit! 🐟❤️

We're delighted to be joined by our partners from Fishermen's Mission, Smile Together, Your Health Torbay, National Energy Action, Prostate Cancer UK and the Paignton Community Hub (Engaging Communities South West) , to bring local FREE and CONFIDENTIAL health services and advice to the local fishing community at the quayside till 4pm!

No appointments necessary! Just head down and say hello to any of our friendly team members!

This project is made possible thanks to generous funding from Trinity House

18/06/2026

Is loneliness the new normal? With our means of connection changing over the last few years, we can all find ourselves feeling lonely at times.

Check out this blog by Togetherall's Chief Clinical Officer, Ben Locke, PHD., where he provides his tips for dealing with feelings of loneliness and isolation.

Read the full blog here: https://tinyurl.com/48m6m5pd

In a time when we can instantly be connected to anyone in the world, why is loneliness and isolation at the forefront of our mental health conversations?

17/06/2026

We're delighted to see that the weather is warming up across the UK, however it also brings increased risks of UV exposure.

For fishermen, that risk is heightened by long hours at sea and high levels of sun exposure, combined with limited access to routine dermatological care.

That's why we have partnered with the team at Compass House Medical Centres, to run a skin cancer screening & skin health awareness project for local fishermen.

We are running a series of 3 hour clinics to help identify potential skin cancers early, and promote awareness within the local fishing community about the risks of harmful levels of UV exposure, and how you can stay sun safe at sea!

Confirmed Dates...

• 25th June
• 10th September
• 12th November

Follow our social channels for more information about these events, and for more information on skin cancer and how you can manage your risk!

16/06/2026

For fishermen like Jess, the realities of working at sea mean that it can be incredibly difficult to find time for dental appointments!

With long hours and time spent away at sea, it can be all to easy to neglect oral health! That’s why we are proud to 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.

12/06/2026

Welsh fishermen, did you know you can access FREE, FAST-TRACK physiotherapy thanks to our partnership with Fishermen's Mission, supported by Welsh Government and the Welsh Fishermen's Association - Cymdeithas Pysgotwyr Cymru.

For those in the South West, Physiofit West Wales Ltd offers physiotherapy across Pembrokeshire, with clinics in Milford Haven, Goodwick, Tenby and Clynderwen.

So if you are a working fisherman, struggling with aches, pains and injuries that can be common at sea, why not get in touch with their friendly team and start your treatment journey today?

To find out more about our UK wide physiotherapy network, visit: https://seahospital.org.uk/help-for-you/fast-track-physiotherapy/

11/06/2026

📢 CALLING ALL FISHERMEN IN DEVON!

Next week our teams will be back out on the road as we head to Brixham for a bumper 2 day SeaFit event, along with our partners from Fishermen's Mission Smile Together, RNID, National Energy Action AND Prostate Cancer UK.

Our friendly team will be offering local fishermen and their families FREE and CONFIDENTIAL health services and advice from 10am - 4pm. No appointments necessary!

This project is made possible thanks to generous funding from Trinity House

09/06/2026

Our very own CEO, Sandra Welch has been in Southampton today for Seawork, Europe's largest on-water commercial marine and workboat exhibition!

Sandra had the pleasure of joining a host of fellow maritime charities to promote the Merchant Navy Welfare Board (MNWB) 'Seafarer Support' network, a free and confidential online and telephone referral service serving seafarers and their families in times of need!

To find out more about this vital service and the host of fantastic organisations involved, visit: https://www.mnwb.org/seafarer-support/

09/06/2026

Celebrating Pride! 🌈

This month, we are celebrating pride month as we continue to push for greater diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the maritime sector.

SHS support the LGBTQ+ community everywhere, standing against all forms of homophobia and bigotry, which many people continue to face all too often.

We remain committed to providing health and welfare support to all seafarers, regardless of gender or sexuality!

+

08/06/2026

Today we're at London's iconic Trinity House, where we are joined by maritime leaders, health experts and industry stakeholders, as we continue to develop our Best Practice KPI framework — helping to create measurable, practical ways to improve seafarer health, wellbeing and welfare across the maritime sector.

By establishing meaningful benchmarks and sharing best practices, the sector can strengthen its culture of care and drive lasting positive change for those working at sea.

Interested in how these KPIs can help drive better outcomes for seafarers and support a more sustainable maritime industry? Click the link below to learn more today!

https://seahospital.org.uk/about-us/best-practice-kpis/

The shipping industry faces profound changes as it works towards ambitious Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) goals. As part of this transformation, we’re working to foster a culture of care across the industry by developing our ‘Best Practice KPI’ toolkit. These key performance indicato...

05/06/2026

Are you a fisherman in Wales? Help is at hand for those niggling aches and pains!

We know that fishing is one of the UK's most challenging jobs and unfortunately, the number of work-related injuries are high. Left untreated, injuries can worsen over time and result in chronic pain, and even prevent individuals from working!

That's why we have partnered with Fishermen's Mission, Welsh Fishermen's Association - Cymdeithas Pysgotwyr Cymru, Welsh Government and Seafish to offer working fishermen access to FREE, FAST-TRACK physiotherapy at a range of convenient locations across Wales.

Visit; https://lnkd.in/ejbQvvjU to find your local network member!