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BSAVA donates £5,000 to mental health charity Vetlife
"The BSAVA's donation is a very welcome and timely contribution to fulfilling this mission." Graham Dick, Vetlife.

Association shows support for charity's vital work during pandemic.

The BSAVA has pledged £5,000 to Vetlife – a charity which provides emotional, financial and mental health support to the veterinary profession – to help the organisation to continue to offer its services through the pandemic.

Last year was the busiest year on record for Vetlife, with a 25 per cent increase in calls made to its helpline, as well as an increase in referrals to Vetlife Health Support for professional mental health services.

The donation from BSAVA demonstrates its commitment to the wellbeing of the profession as a whole. The Association will be holding a number of wellbeing sessions at BSAVA Virtual Congress 25th – 27th March 2021, including a presentation from Vetlife on the services and support that it provides.

Vetlife president Graham Dick said: “The challenges brought by the last 12 months for all charities have been significant. Vetlife has not only faced restrictions in fundraising opportunities and a decline in investment fund dividend but has also coped with a significant uplift in demand.

“This has inevitably tapped into our reserves, but we nonetheless remain focussed on continuing to deliver the necessary support to the UK veterinary community whenever and wherever it is needed.

“The BSAVA’s donation is a very welcome and timely contribution to fulfilling this mission. We are immensely grateful and are looking forward to participating in BSAVA Congress later this month.”

In addition to Vetlife's presentation congress attendees will be encouraged to participate in physical activities to encourage relaxation during the event, including yoga and mediation sessions.

Professor Ian Ramsey, BSAVA president, said: “The nature of the veterinary role brings challenges to emotional health and wellbeing on a daily basis. We are proud to support Vetlife with this donation and to be championing the importance of taking good care of your mental and physical health within our comprehensive programme at Congress this year.”

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Defra shares new Sanitary and Phytosanitary guidance

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 Defra has published guidance for the vet sector ahead of a proposed UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement.

The agreement, which will change the movement and trade of animals and related products, could see reductions in checks, paperwork and certification. As well as describing regulatory developments, the advice highlights the importance of animal ID, registration and traceability in disease control and other compliance arrangements.

The guidance can be found here. More detail is expected as negotiations progress. 

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The committee will hear evidence from environmental non-governmental organisations and research institutes. The public can follow the proceedings live on Parliament TV or in person in the Palace of Westminster.