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 wait to be invited for their appointment. Now, the NHS wants anyone over 70 or clinically extremely vulnerable who has not had their first jab to contact them to get vaccinated.
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If you’re over 70 and have not been invited for a Covid-19 jab, contact NHS now!
Tuesday, February 23rd, 2021Coronavirus vaccinations – make sure of your jab by registering with a GP
Monday, January 25th, 2021The 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’ surgeries. Liveaboard boaters who are not registered with a GP may find that they are not contacted by the NHS with an invitation to have the Covid-19 vaccination.
Research into canal boat dwelling in London and South West England
Sunday, October 27th, 2019Professor Richard Yarwood (Plymouth University) and Dr Agatha Herman (Cardiff University) are carrying out research into Canal boat dwelling: Homes, Welfare and Mobile Citizenship on Britain’s Canals. They are particularly interested in issues around homes, families, welfare and citizenship and they would love to hear your stories as these will help them better understand the benefits and challenges you experience.
First ever nationwide liveaboard boater health survey
Monday, October 14th, 2019Friends, 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 survey of the liveaboard boating community.
You can complete the survey online here https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/VKWCVHY
Or you can get a paper copy from Sam Worrall, FFT, Community Base, 113 Queens Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 3XG. Tel 01273 234777 or 07425 419869 or see www.gypsy-traveller.org
Boaters encouraged to complete NHS Long Term Plan survey by 30th April
Sunday, April 21st, 2019Boaters invited to community defibrillator training, Bedwyn, 15th March
Monday, March 12th, 2018Living willow workshop for boaters, Avoncliff, 25th – 26th November
Wednesday, November 22nd, 2017Council’s Devizes Wharf plans will affect boaters – please attend meeting 18th September
Monday, September 11th, 2017Wiltshire Council’s plans to develop land at Devizes Wharf will affect boaters. Plans for a footpath between Lock 50 and the Wharf Theatre could reduce mooring space and adversely impact all boaters. Please attend the Devizes Area Board meeting on 18th September and make your concerns known.