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Learning academy launches in Surrey
The Fitzpatrick Learning Academy incorporates a custom built skills laboratory comprising the latest equipment and materials.

Offers bespoke courses and weekend CPD retreats
 
A state-of-the-art skills facility and a new programme of world class CPD has been launched at the Fitzpatrick Referrals Oncology and Soft Tissue hospital in Surrey.

The Fitzpatrick Learning Academy (FLA) offers bespoke courses such as the Surgical Reboot, as well as weekend retreats for first opinion practitioners who are unable to undertake CPD during the week.

Situated on the Surrey Research Park in Guildford, the FLA incorporates a custom built skills laboratory comprising the latest equipment and materials.

The FLA also benefits from the teaching of independent experts sourced from around the world, in addition to global leaders and specialists on site.

“The Fitzpatrick Learning Academy is the realisation of a dream to capture and distil years of varied practical experience and create an exciting new academic outlet to provide essential learning opportunities to interested professionals," commented
managing director Professor Stuart Carmichael.

“The FLA is a source for new and innovative techniques and whilst not neglecting essential core skills, the academy will make these available as an invaluable resource to encourage good practice and clinical advancement in surgery to the ultimate benefit of our patients."

To find out more about the FLA visit www.fitzpatricklearning.com

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Voting opens for BEVA Council

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 Eligible members of BEVA will be able to vote for their Council team until Monday, 17 August 2026. Members will have received an election email on 17 July.

There are five candidates standing for four available places on Council. They are:

  • Alexandre Triguino
  • Angela Jones
  • Beth Bryant
  • Holly Rees
  • Hugh Somerville
Full profiles for each candidate can be found on the BEVA website

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BVA urges 'continued vigilance' over bluetongue

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has urged vigilance following a concerning rise in Bluetongue (BTV) cases in sheep and cattle.

In a recent statement, the BVA noted that members are reporting more severe clinical signs and higher mortality rates than in previous years.

'We know that farm vets are working hard to support farmers and animals affected by this outbreak, during what is an extremely difficult time for all involved,' they stated. 'Continued vigilance to identify disease early is vital and vaccination remains the best way of protecting animals from this disease.'