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COVID 19 Update

COVID 19 Update

The SAA in conjunction with the NGB is working closely with other organisations to develop detailed guidance to support the safe return to diving. This will need to be continually reviewed every time there is any change in government restrictions. The Prime...

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Return to Diving Update

Return to Diving Update

To All SAA members, The SAA Executive and Regional Reps send our warm greetings to you all and hope that you and your families are keeping safe and well.We have had a number of enquiries from our members asking when we envisage a return to diving...

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Stress Awareness Month

Stress Awareness Month

April 2020 is Stress Awareness month and this year with the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic has proved especially stressful. DDRC Healthcare & Derriford Hospital ED nurse Morgan offers advice at this time: During this unprecedented time as a result of the Covid-19...

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COVID-19 update from SAA Chair – Chris Jones

COVID-19 update from SAA Chair – Chris Jones

Following the announcement on 24th March 2020, when the Executive recommended that members cease diving activities, the Executive have been closely monitoring the most recent Government guidelines regarding the Covid-19 virus (especially with regard to the ‘lockdown’,...

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SAA Office Closure

SAA Office Closure

As the coronavirus outbreak continues, we all face the difficult challenge of responding to the impact it is having on our lives. In light of the of the recent government recommendations we have had to take the unprecedented decision to close the office from today. We...

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COVID-19 update from SAA Chair – Chris Jones

COVID-19 update from SAA Chair – Chris Jones

We are continuing to monitor the government advice regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. As the situation develops, please be reassured that our primary concern is the wellbeing, health and safety of all the diving community and the general...

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2020 AGM Postponement

2020 AGM Postponement

After careful consideration following the new government measures announced this week, the SAA Executive have taken the decision to reluctantly postpone the SAA 2020 AGM and Dinner Dance. Clearly this was not a course of action we hoped to take but the safety and care...

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COVID-19 update from Chris Jones, SAA Chair

COVID-19 update from Chris Jones, SAA Chair

 The SAA National Council is sending its thoughts and well wishes to you all. We hope you are all staying safe and we aim to remain in touch through this uncertain time.  Our general principle has been, and will remain, to follow the advice from the Government....

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Coronavirus Advice to SAA Clubs

There is clearly a lot of news and social media coverage around the potential spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and we recommend that members follow the guidance on the NHS and government web site. For Instructors looking to run first aid courses or teach aspects...

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The news that three recompression chambers in the Midlands, North West and North East of England have been unsuccessful in their bids to offer recompression treatment in their respective areas has caused great concern within the diving fraternity.We will be working with the British Diving Safety Group and other representatives within the diving industry to lobby the government for the restoration of HBOT in the three areas of concern - The Midlands, North West and North East.It is hoped that petition will be live imminently and we ask all of our members to support this.The official press release from BDSG can be found here:https://saa.org.uk/closure-of-uk-hyperbaric-chambers-by-nhs-england/ ... See MoreSee Less
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Congratulations to Arnewood Divers who have been successful in securing a £7500 match funding grant from Sport England to help them build an accessible dive boat for local divers.In order to satisfy the criteria for the grant they have set up a crowd funding page to help them raise the rest of the funds needed.For more information about Arnewood Divers and also the link to their crowdfunding page please click the link below:https://saa.org.uk/arnewood-divers-secure-sport-england-grant/ ... See MoreSee Less
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