Boaters encouraged to complete NHS Long Term Plan survey by 30th April
Liveaboard boaters are being encouraged to complete an NHS survey in order to alert GPs, hospitals and clinics to the barriers that we face gaining access to the health services all citizens are...
View ArticleFirst ever nationwide liveaboard boater health survey
Friends, Families and Travellers (FFT) are carrying out a health survey of liveaboard boaters as part of their campaign to end discrimination in health services. This is the first nationwide health...
View ArticleCoronavirus vaccinations – make sure of your jab by registering with a GP
The invitations to attend Coronavirus vaccination appointments for priority groups, which will include everyone over the age of 50, are being generated from the patient records held by doctors’...
View ArticleIf you’re over 70 and have not been invited for a Covid-19 jab, contact NHS now!
By mid-February 2021 the Government aimed to have all over-70s and people classed as clinically extremely vulnerable given their first of two vaccinations against Covid-19, but told people they should...
View ArticleFFT need volunteers to mystery shop GP surgeries
Friends, Families and Travellers (FFT) need volunteers to help with a mass mystery shop of GP surgeries in England. In recent years, FFT has exposed that GP surgeries routinely broke NHS guidelines by...
View ArticlePsychotherapy and Mental Health Skills Coaching Service for boat dwellers...
A Psychotherapy and Mental Health Skills Coaching Service for itinerant liveaboard boaters has been launched, supported by the National Bargee Travellers Association (NBTA) and funded by the National...
View ArticleLitania warm space this winter, first Thursday of the month
Once again, nb Litania will be out on the water between Bath and Bradford on Avon with the Julian House Travelling Communities Support Service. The Boaters’ Cafe Club on Litania will provide a warm...
View ArticleHealthwatch advice sessions to help boaters get access to healthcare
Healthwatch Wiltshire is to run two advice sessions to help boaters get access to the healthcare they need. These will be on Friday 21st July 12pm to 4pm at the Canal Tavern, Bradford on Avon (below...
View ArticlePublic Health Wiltshire Boaters’ Survey – respond by 27th October
Public Health Wiltshire is running a boaters’ survey to find out about the health and other needs of liveaboard boaters who live or travel in Wiltshire. The purpose of the survey is to determine what...
View ArticleHealth and Wellbeing events for boaters on nb Litania
Julian House Travelling Communities Support Service will be visiting Bradford Lock on 7th November 2023 and Caen Hill Marina on 14th November 2023 with nb Litania at 11am to 4.30pm. They will be...
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