Two Waterways Chaplains are on the K&A until April. Andy and Sue Smith arrived on the K&A last summer in their narrowboat Spring Water. They regularly walk the towpath to find out if any vulnerable people need help, support or advice.
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Waterways Chaplaincy on the K&A
Monday, January 20th, 2014Amazing Spaces wants to hear from boaters
Saturday, January 18th, 2014Liveaboard pensioners can get bus passes
Wednesday, November 6th, 2013One of the issues raised in the Boaters Voices project last year was the difficulty faced by boaters without home moorings in getting the concessionary bus pass that pensioners and disabled people are entitled to. The barrier faced by liveaboard pensioners was that the Councils that administer the concessionary travel scheme would not accept a Poste Restante address or provide a bus pass to someone with no address at all. This was pursued with Wiltshire Council. BaNES Council is also reviewing its procedures for applying for the bus pass.
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BaNES health survey research published
Tuesday, November 5th, 2013Tell the doctor you live aboard
Monday, September 23rd, 2013Working Tax Credit to end in 2014
Tuesday, August 6th, 2013Invitation to BaNES focus group on liveaboard boaters’ needs, 11th April
Tuesday, April 2nd, 2013All liveaboard boaters (both with and without moorings) are invited to a focus group to be held by BaNES Council on 11th April. This is part of BaNES Council’s investigation of the needs and difficulties in getting access to services experienced by liveaboard boaters prior to inclusion in the Council’s strategy for travellers and nomadic people.
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BaNES 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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K&A boaters action group next meeting 11th March, Devizes
Monday, March 4th, 2013Bath 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.