
Boater welfare & accessibility
How to seek help, advice or support as a boater on our waterways.
Our welfare team
Our welfare team is here to support you with boating on our waterways in a variety of ways
Waterways chaplains
Waterways chaplains help boaters with life's challenges, regardless of religion, race, orientation or socio-economic status.
Find the right help
Boating can be a great lifestyle, but it can get tough at times. Here’s how we’re putting boaters in touch with people who can help
Boater accessibility
Disabled boaters’ information
Boating with a physical or mental impairment can present a whole set of different challenges, such as accessibility and boat handling
Where to find volunteer lock keepers
If you know in advance that you'll need help, our volunteer lock keeper team can try to have someone on duty to assist

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