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Free Dental Care for Fishermen in Bridlington
11 May
Summary
- Mobile dental studio offers free check-ups to fishermen and families.
- SeaFit event takes place in Bridlington Harbour on May 20-21.
- Event aims to improve health and wellbeing of UK's fishing community.
Fishing crews and their families in Bridlington are being offered free dental check-ups through a mobile studio event. This initiative, named SeaFit, addresses a critical need, as some fishermen have not accessed dental care for up to 20 years. The event will be held at Bridlington Harbour on Wednesday, May 20, and Thursday, May 21, between 10:00 and 16:00 BST.
The SeaFit event is organized by The Fishermen's Mission and the Seafarers Hospital Society to enhance the overall health and wellbeing of fishermen across the UK. The dental services are provided by the charity Dentaid. This initiative is particularly timely, given recent closures of dental practices in Bridlington, which have led to extensive waiting lists for NHS dental appointments.
In addition to dental care, attendees can access support from a range of health and wellbeing providers. These include services for smoking cessation, cancer research, physiotherapy, and advice lines for seafarers. Local social prescribers and drug and alcohol services will also be available, offering comprehensive support to the fishing community and their immediate families.
