SeaFit®
Health and wellbeing for fishermen on the quayside. SeaFit® is a joint initiative between the Fishermen’s Mission and the Seafarer’s Hospital Society.
Improving the health of fishermen and their families
Fishing can be an unpredictable career. When your income relies on the tides, being able to keep to doctor’s appointments and 9-to-5 opening hours can be close to impossible.
That’s why SeaFit® brings health and wellbeing services straight to the quayside: when and where fishermen need them.
What is SeaFit®?
SeaFit® is a health and wellbeing initiative created especially for active and retired fishermen – along with their families. We connect fishermen to free or low-cost physical and mental health services on the quayside. Fishermen can travel less, take less time off from the sea, and avoid long waiting times.
Free physiotherapy for working fishermen
SeaFit® is proud to have a free physiotherapy network available to all working fishermen. Every organisation in the network are members of the Associaion of Chartered Physiotherapists in Occupational Health and Ergonomics (ACPOHE) and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP).
Fishermen can access the network by calling Response Occupational Health:
Telephone: 0800 999 7055
Email: info@responseoh.com
Alternatively, all organisations can be contacted directly.
Free mental health support for active and retired fishermen and immediate family
SeaFit® can also offer confidential support and treatment for a wide range of mental health issues.
Fishermen can access this support through:
Therapy Centre Services (UK-Wide)
Telephone: 01905 972 433
Email: info@therapycentreservices.com
Website: therapycentreservices.com
Adferiad (UK-Wide)
Telephone: 01492 523 690
Email: enquiries@adferiad.org
Cornwall Fairwinds (Cornwall)
Telephone: 01734 720 429
Email: talk@fairwindscornwall.co.uk
Our next SeaFit® events
We hold SeaFit® events in various ports each year across the UK. Events are planned around tides and fishing seasons, and no two are the same.
SeaFit Health Event Amble
About the event Don’t take your health worries to sea. This is a free health event for fishermen and their…
SeaFit Health Event Blyth
About the event Don’t take your health worries to sea. This is a free health event for fishermen and their…
SeaFit Health and Dental Event Bridlington
About the event Don’t take your health worries to sea. This is a free health and dental event for fishermen…
SeaFit Health and Dental Event Brixham
About the event Don’t take your health worries to sea. This is a free health and dental event for fishermen…
Real fishermen - real impact
2,140
conversations with Healthy Lifestyle Advisors
474
physiotherapy sessions
405
NHS health checks
57
SeaFit events
76
dental treatments
18
ports visited
234
counselling sessions
SeaFit® in numbers between 2024 and 2025
Health on the harbour
“Since SeaFit® started visiting Bridlington, I’ve had dental care, health checks and physio — all without leaving the harbour.”
– John White, fisherman
What happens at SeaFit® events?
Services at each SeaFit® event can change depending on local partners and demand. Every event will have someone you can talk to about your health, and support to get the right care. SeaFit® is free for active fishermen, former fishermen and their families.
NHS Health Checks and Screenings
Including blood pressure, diabetes, cancer awareness, and hearing checks
Dental Care
Free mobile dental services providing immediate treatment.
Physiotherapy
Supported by our network of specialist physiotherapists who are trained in fishing-related injuries and long-term pain.
Mental health support
Counselling sessions, Shout 24/7 text support, and referrals to local services.
Healthy lifestyle support
Advice on stopping smoking, diet, weight management, alcohol/drug use, run by local Healthy Lifestyle Advisors.
Dental treatment for fishermen
If you are looking for an NHS dentist or require urgent treatment then information can be found here:
NHS waiting times can be very long. If private dental treatment is not an option, Dreadnought Dental treatment is available through the Seafarer’s Hospital Society.
Our partners
SeaFit is a joint initiative between the Fishermen’s Mission and the Seafarer’s Hospital Society. We are grateful to have the support of so many fantastic partner organisations, and always welcome more on board.
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We cannot offer the services we do without funding. SeaFit® never directly receives government or lottery funding: so every penny from supporters like you counts.