Charity Updates
Free Physiotherapy and Counselling for Welsh Fishermen Through SeaFit®
We know that working at sea can be physically and mentally demanding – and to make matters worse, you are often far from medical help. Something small can quickly turn into a much bigger and longer-term problem. Thankfully, SeaFit® is here! Welsh fishermen can now access free and fast-tracked physiotherapy services, as well as free…
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