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Say “yes” to assistance dogs
Under section 37 of the Disability Discrimination Act, it is an offence for a taxi driver to refuse to carry an assistance dog.
Government issues reminder to taxi drivers

Taxi drivers are being reminded of their legal requirement to carry guide dogs when required by passengers with disabilities.

The reminder has been issued by the Department for Infrastructure (DFI), who are working closely with Guide Dogs to ensure that people who use assistance dogs are fully aware of their rights.

Under section 37 of the Disability Discrimination Act, it is an offence for a taxi driver to refuse to carry an assistance dog. It is also illegal for taxi drivers to make charges for doing so, unless they display an exemption certificate.

If a taxi driver has a genuine medical reason for not being able to carry an assistance dog, they must apply to the DFI for an exemption certificate and display it in the taxi.

Failure to adhere to these conditions could result in a fine of up to £1000. 

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RUMA CA&E extends survey deadline

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 RUMA CA&E has extended the deadline for its online survey into vaccine availability.

Vets, SQPs, retailers and wholesalers will now have until Friday, 26 September at 5pm to submit their response.

The survey aims to further understanding into the vaccine supply challenges faced by the sector. It will also consider the short and long term impacts of disruption issues.

Insights are anonymous, and will be shared with industry stakeholders and government bodies.

The survey can be accessed here. 

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BSAVA publishes Guide to Nutrition in Small Animal Practice

The BSAVA has added a small animal nutrition advice booklet to its series of BSAVA guides.

The BSAVA Guide to Nutrition in Small Animal Practice offers a resource for veterinary professionals to provide appropriate nutrition for animals. As well as maintaining the wellbeing of healthy pets, the guide explores how nutritional requirements change in times of illness and disease.

The guide is divided into five sections, which explore the importance of nutritional assessment; diet types; feeding at different life stages; feeding for specific situations; and feeding for specific diseases. Online resources are also in the BSAVA Library including client handouts and videos.

It is designed to be suitable for referencing, in-depth case planning and team training sessions.

The BSAVA Guide to Nutrition in Small Animal Practice can be purchased online from the BSAVA store.