The Bath based charity Julian House has recently gained funding to appoint two Gypsy, Traveller and Boater Community Outreach and Engagement Officers.
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Health
New welfare service provides advice and support for liveaboard boaters
Sunday, February 22nd, 2015Free boat fire safety checks available
Friday, November 28th, 2014Liveaboard boaters encouraged to apply for outreach job
Tuesday, November 11th, 2014Julian House in Bath is recruiting two part-time Outreach and Engagement Workers to improve access to health and social care for Gypsies, Travellers and Boat Dwellers. The closing date is 21st November. This is a new project, funded by the NHS in BaNES, that is the result of the 2012 health survey of boaters and travellers that some boaters took part in. The job advertisement is below and full details are on www.julianhouse.org.uk/jobs
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NHS data sale postponed for 6 months
Saturday, February 22nd, 2014NHS data sharing – know your rights to opt out
Thursday, February 13th, 2014Later this year, the National Health Service (NHS) plans to start selling patient information to drug and insurance companies. This month NHS England is sending a leaflet entitled ‘Better Information Means Better Care’ to 26 million households explaining that data will be shared with researchers and organisations outside the NHS – unless you choose to opt out by writing to your GP. Needless to say, most boat dwellers will not get this leaflet.
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BaNES health survey research published
Tuesday, November 5th, 2013Tell the doctor you live aboard
Monday, September 23rd, 2013BaNES Council want to hear from liveaboard boaters
Monday, March 4th, 2013Bath and NE Somerset Council want to hear from liveaboard boaters on the Kennet and Avon Canal and the River Avon. If you live on your boat without a home mooring, and spend some of your time between Dundas and Hanham, or if you live on a mooring in this area, the Council wants you to tell them about your needs and requirements. Please email scrutiny@bathnes.gov.uk by March 28th 2013.
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Bath surgery seeking NHS patient registration
Thursday, January 31st, 2013Pulteney Practice, a doctor’s surgery on Pulteney Street in Bath are actively seeking out new NHS patient registrations. We encourage all boaters to be registered with a GP as it simplifies access to health services.
This practice is particularly convenient for the canal in Bath. They are also affiliated with the Surgery at Bathampton.
Phone number for both practices: 01225 464187
website: www.pulteney.co.uk
Please let us know if you experience any difficulty registering as a resident of a boat.