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StreetVet wins homelessness sector award
The charity has treated over 2,800 pets since it was launched.
The charity won the ‘Excellent Support’ category.

The veterinary charity StreetVet has won an award for the support it offers to people experiencing homelessness and their pets.

The charity received the award for Excellent Support at the annual Excellence Awards run by Homeless Link, a national membership charity for frontline homelessness organisations.

The awards celebrate innovative and impactful work carried out by organisations supporting people experiencing homelessness. This year’s awards saw 149 entries for the five categories.

As a category winner, StreetVet will receive £3,000 to spend on staff wellbeing and/or learning and development.

Since it was founded in 2016, the charity has performed over 10,300 consultations and treated more than 2,800 pets.

The judging panel was particularly impressed by StreetVet's Accredited Hostel Scheme, which works with hostels and providers of temporary accommodation to create pet-friendly environments.

Collette Sheaff, head of marketing at StreetVet, said: “StreetVet is honoured to be selected as the winner of the Homeless Link Excellent Support Excellence Award, our first recognition by an awards scheme from the homelessness sector.

“We’re a small charity and so we always ensure funds raised are directed at our work with pets and owners experiencing homelessness. This award gives us the opportunity to run a team-building and development day for our small, remote-working team.

“It will really help us continue to drive our StreetVet mission, vision and values forward.”

Rick Henderson, chief executive of Homeless Link, added: “In providing free and accessible veterinary care for the pets of people experiencing homelessness, StreetVet addresses a clear need and has an extremely positive impact on the wellbeing of their clients and pets alike while helping to move them away from homelessness.

“We congratulate them on receiving this award.”

Image © StreetVet

 

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Vetlife nominated for campaign award

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 Vetlife has been shortlisted for the Association of Charity Organisations (ACO) Campaign of the Year Award 2024.

The nomination recognises its campaigning to raise awareness of neurodiversity within the profession and produce resources for individuals and workplaces. Vetlife's campaign has included talks, lived experience blogs, and an awareness video.

Kirstie Pickles, Vetlife trustee and project lead, said: "I am thrilled and delighted that the Vetlife neurodiversity awareness campaign has been shortlisted for the ACO Campaign of the Year Award 2024"

The winner will be announced 12 September 2024. 

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Northern Ireland chief vet warns of bluetongue risk

Following the detection of bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV-3) in England, Northern Ireland's chief veterinary officer has urged farmers to remain vigilant and source animals responsibly.

Brian Dooher said: "This confirmation in England is a stark reminder of the threat bluetongue presents to Northern Ireland.Whilst this finding in Norfolk is disappointing it is not unexpected giving the rising level of disease across several countries in Europe. Bluetongue does not affect human health or food safety, however an incursion to Northern Ireland would have a significant impact on livestock and the rural economy.

"I would like to remind all farmers of the importance of sourcing animals responsibly and ask that they maintain vigilance for signs of the disease reporting any suspicions to DAERA immediately."

Suspected cases of BTV-3 in Northern Ireland should be reported to the DAERA Helpline on 0300 200 7840 or by contacting the local DAERA Direct Veterinary Office.