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Covid – 19: What divers need to understand
The SAA has been in consultation with our Medical Advisor, Dr Matt Waterman, since mid-April regarding the medical implications of members returning to diving, post Covid-19. Dr Waterman is a co-author with three other dive medical experts, who have written an article...
Managing Your Mental Health During Lockdown
The coronavirus outbreak is an unprecedented time for everyone. As well as our physical wellbeing, we must also be mindful of our mental wellbeing. Mental Health Awareness Week (18th - 24th May 2020) has seen many notable organisations issue advice which may be of...
The British Diving Safety Group (BDSG) will endorse the resumption of diving, but not yet .
The SAA is a member of the BDSG working group, tasked to review how the government changes regarding COVID -19 affects the UK diving community. On Friday 15th May 2020 the British Diving Safety Group COVID-19 team met to discuss the ongoing situation. At present this...
British Diving Safety Group COVID 19 Update
Following the meeting of the British Diving Safety Group on Tuesday the 12th May 2020 the British Diving Safety Group has issued the attached statement on behalf of all diving related agencies and supporting organisations – read more. Steve OrangeSAA National...
Consultation Statement
A special meeting of the British Diving Safety Group (BDSG) was held online on Tuesday 12 May 2020 that included medical experts, diver training organisations and supporting industry representatives. The purpose of the meeting was to determine how the latest changes...
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...
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...
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’,...
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