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COVID-19 update from SAA National Diving Officer – Steve Orange
The SAA in conjunction with the National Governing Body has been monitoring information being circulated concerning how the impact of COVID-19 will affect a return to diving following lockdown. The current evidence base in any of...
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...
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’,...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
How safe is your cylinder?
IDEST approved inspectors assess test centre technicians and centre facilities to a recognised Code of Practice CP11:2011,thus ensuring your cylinders are safe to fill and use. This newsletter released by them further highlights changes that have been made since 2018...
Receiver of Wreck – reporting process feedback
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency are aiming to simplify, modernise and streamline the Receiver of Wreck reporting process. To make sure that the new system works for our users we would like to invite you to share your thoughts on the current reporting process and...
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