Welcome to the Seafarers Hospital Society
The Seafarers Hospital Society is a maritime charity dedicated to meeting the health, welfare and advice needs of seafarers of any nationality based in the United Kingdom.
Weāve been looking after the health and welfare of seafarers and their families for 200 years. We do this through the provision of health and welfare grants to seafarers and their dependants, and to the maritime organisations that care for them. We also support a number of other services solely for seafarers.
If you are, or ever have been, a merchant seafarer or professional fisher, weāre here to help you and the people who depend on you. Our funding of the Seafarers’ Advice & Information Line (SAIL) also provides support to Royal Navy and Royal Marine personnel.
Celebrating over 203 years of helping seafarers ā watch the video
Please note our new address is:
4th Floor, Silverstream House, 45 Fitzroy Street, Fitzrovia, London, W1T 6EB
We can support you in a number of ways:
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Fast-track physiotherapy
Time spent offshore means it can be difficult getting treatment so the Seafarers Hospital Society is backing free, fast-track physiotherapy treatment for working seafarers.
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Mental health and wellbeing
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Grants to seafarers
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Respite care
If you or someone in your family needs respite care, the Seafarers Hospital Society may be able to help.
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SeaFit programme
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Advice service SAIL
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Dreadnought Medical Service
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Not sure where to start?
020 8858 3696
[email protected]
Please note as from 1 June 2024 our new address will be:
4th Floor, Silverstream House, 45 Fitzroy Street, Fitzrovia, London, W1T 6EB
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Patron: His Majesty King Charles III
The Seafarers Hospital Society has always been honoured by its association with the Royal Family since its foundation in 1821, and looks forward to a long and happy association with His Majesty The King.
2024: Our work in numbers
Ā£882,857
Charitable activities
Ā£407,747
Number of grants awarded
Ā£60,814
Physiotherapy services
Ā£183,989
Total value of grants given out in 2024 to 201 individuals
2024: Grants to Institutions
Ā£223,758
Awarded to institutions
5,946
Issues dealt with relating to debt, benefits, Universal Credit, housing and employment
Ā£1,271,515
Financial successes for seafarers