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Fitzpatrick Referrals reveals new hospital director
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Nicola Bromley joins management team.

Fitzpatrick Referrals has announced its new hospital director, with Nicola Bromley taking over the role from 2023 onwards.

With over 20 years of experience as a veterinary surgeon, and extensive leadership experience, including a clinical director role at a large multisite veterinary hospital, Nicola is 'looking forward' to supporting colleagues and prioritising wellbeing.

Nicola's predecessor, Brian Wright, retired at the end of 2022 after almost nine years in the role. Under his tenure, Brian guided the team through the pandemic and its challenges and oversaw significant growth for the company. 

Taking up the mantle, Nicola is an RCVS Advanced Practitioner in Small Animal Medicine, and has experience of both referral and first opinion veterinary practice. 

Discussing her new post, Nicola said: “I am so excited to be part of the Fitzpatrick family and have been taken aback by the warm welcome the team have given me. It is humbling to see the inspiring work that happens on a daily basis. 

“I look forward to supporting my colleagues to continue to ensure that Fitzpatrick Referrals remains one of the best orthopaedic and neurology centres in the world. It is such a privilege to work alongside such a talented, caring and compassionate team.”

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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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Government releases latest bluetongue statistics

APHA has confirmed the number of bluetongue cases that have been logged in the UK since 1 July 2026.

The total number of BTV-3 cases, as of 6 August, is 187. This includes 183 cases in England and four cases in Wales.

There have been no recorded cases in Scotland and Northern Ireland.

The location of premises in Great Britain where at least one animal has tested positive by PCR for BTV-3, BTV-8 or BTV-12 is available on the bluetongue case map. All livestock keepers in Great Britain are urged to familiarise themselves with nation-specific bluetongue control policies.

Bluetongue virus is a notifiable disease. It is a legal requirement that any suspicions, even if livestock has been vaccinated, are reported immediately.