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Views sought on new VN apprenticeship standard
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The Employer Group has met a number of times, attended by FIVP chairman Ian Skates.
FIVP asks for opinions from independent practices
 
The Federation of Independent Veterinary Practices (FIVP) is seeking views on the development of a new apprenticeship standard for veterinary nursing.

FIVP wishes to convey the views of independent veterinary practices at meetings of the Employer Group, which was set up to develop the standard, in response to a government initiative to 'put employers in the driving seat of the apprenticeship programme'.

In October 2013, the government published 'The Future of Apprenticeships in England', which had four key objectives: to put employers in the driving seat, increase the quality of apprenticeships, simplify the system and give employers purchasing power.

The Employer Group has met a number of times, attended by FIVP chairman Ian Skates, to discuss the role of the veterinary nurse and develop a draft standard on the knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs) employers expect from a competent veterinary nurse.

Prior to joining FIVP, Mr Skates was responsible for managing the largest youth apprenticeship contract in England, Scotland and Wales and was also 'responsible officer' to OFQUAL for one of the largest vocational awarding bodies in England. He is trustee at a groundbreaking education charity specialising in innovative training for learners.

FIVP is asking independent veterinary practices to share their views on what should be included in the standards. For more information, or to share your views, email enquiries@fivp.org.uk

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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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With winter over, Defra is planning for a possible increase in cases as midges become more active. It has warned that farms along the east coast of England from Norfolk to Kent, and along the south coast from Kent to Devon, are at highest risk from infected midges blown over from northern Europe.

Since the virus was detected in England in November 2023, there have been 126 confirmed cases. The most recent case to be confirmed was on 1 March 2024.

Farmers are asked to continue to frequently monitor their livestock and ensure their animals and land are registered with the Animal and Plant Health Agency.