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Vetlife Helpline reports ‘busiest year yet’
Vetlife provides round-the-clock confidential support to everyone in the veterinary family.

Charity received record number of contacts in 2018

The Vetlife Helpline is calling on the profession to pledge its support after reporting its ‘busiest year yet’.

The charity-run service says that in 2018 it received more than 2775 contacts from members of the veterinary profession - up 160 per cent on 2017. It also welcomed 20 new volunteers, bringing the total number to 69.

Vetlife provides round-the-clock confidential support to everyone in the veterinary community. All the people that respond to calls and emails are trained volunteers with a knowledge of the veterinary profession. 

“We’re aware that for many the impact of seasonal work pressures for vet practices and the stresses of the already hectic Christmas period do not simply disappear when January arrives,” explained Vetlife operations manager Joanne Driver.

“When paired with mental health issues or personal worries, it can continue to feel overwhelming.”

She continued: “Vetlife helpline is a safe place to talk for those who are struggling, and our volunteers can signpost callers to resources and our health and financial services.
 
“It can be hard to spot colleagues who are struggling or to find ways to offer the help they need. By supporting Vetlife you can help us ensure there is a friendly anonymous voice at the end of the phone or via email for everyone in the veterinary community who needs it.”

For more information about donating, volunteering or becoming a Vetlife member, visit vetlife.org.uk. The Vetlife Helpline is available on 0303 040 2551. 

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Cold-water dip to raise funds for Vetlife

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 The veterinary mental health charity Vetlife is inviting the veterinary community to join it for a sponsored cold-water dip.

The event will take place at Walpole Bay, Margate, on 17 May during Mental Health Awareness Week. Participants of all abilities can join in the challenge and are advised to bring a towel, a hot drink, a snack, and warm clothes to get changed into afterwards.

Those taking part are being asked to try to raise 100 each to support the work of the charity.

Details about how to take part can be found here. 

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