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Claire Lomas inspires delegates at CX Congress
Claire completed the 2016 Great North Run wearing a bionic suit.

Keynote speaker talks about overcoming adversity 

“Stop thinking about what you can’t do and think about what you can.”

That was the inspirational message from sportswoman Claire Lomas MBE as she delivered the keynote speech at CX Congress on Saturday (16 June).

In 2007, Claire’s life was turned upside down when was paralysed from the chest down in a riding accident. Since then, she has raised thousands of pounds for spinal research, written a book and learned several new sports.

Speaking to delegates from across the veterinary sector, Claire gave a moving talk about how the accident affected her life and the incredible steps she took towards her recovery. From learning how to ski to completing the London Marathon in a bionic suit, Claire showed that when things get tough, it is important to get out there and carry on.

“Believe in yourself, get out there and take on new challenges,” she urged. “I know that i’ve been lucky. Without the huge help of my family, friends and even strangers I couldn’t have done what I have done.

“But what I also know is that i’ve made my own luck. If I had carried on dwelling on everything i’d lost - which felt pretty much everything in those early days -  I wouldn’t have had the best days of my life after my accident.”

Claire’s numerous achievements include the Great North Run, the Great South Run and the Greater Manchester Marathon. In addition to her sporting accomplishments, Claire is also mum to two little girls and works part time in an office.

Most recently, Claire gained her motorcycle race licence, which will allow her to compete in track events. She is currently preparing to ride a lap of the Isle of Man TT to raise money for the Nicholls Spinal Injury Foundation, The Bike Experience and The Matt Hampson Foundation.

The CX Congress took place on Saturday, 16 June at the De Vere East Midlands Conference Centre in Nottingham. This annual event offers customer CPD care for everyone working in veterinary practice; from the front desk to the final consult.

New for 2018 was the introduction of speaker sessions presented in four concurrent pet, equine, leading and consult streams. Each session was asked with practical tips and key insights under the theme ‘You can do it!’ 

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Vets to run marathon for World Animal Protection

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 Two recently graduated veterinary surgeons will be running the London Marathon in April to raise money for the charity World Animal Protection.

Alex Bartlett and Maeve O'Neill plan to run the race together if they are given the same start times.

Dr O'Neill said: "You're always limited in what you can do to help animals, so it is nice to raise money for a charity that helps animals around the world."

Dr Bartlett added: "I have never run a marathon before and am excited to run my first one for such a good cause!"

Both Dr Bartlett and Dr O'Neill have fundraising pages online. 

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BSAVA releases new Guide to Procedures

The British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) has published a new edition of its Guide to Procedures for Small Animal Practice.

It has added four new procedures; cystostomy tube placement, endotracheal intubation, point-of-care ultrasound and wet-to-dry dressings.

BSAVA says that it is an essential step-by-step guide to diagnostic and therapeutic procedures performed in practice. The textbook includes new images and illustrations, as well as high-definition videos for use prior to procedures.

Nick Bexfield and Julia Riggs, editors of the new edition, said: "We have built upon the success of the previous editions by responding to the feedback received from the BSAVA readership, and hope this new guide helps to further increase the confidence and accuracy with which these procedures are performed."

Print copies are available in the BSAVA store, with a digital version in the BSAVA library.