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Nominations open for workplace wellbeing awards
Blue Cross Merton Hospital won the small/medium practice category last year.
Veterinary teams can nominate their practice.

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has opened nominations for this year’s BVA Wellbeing Awards.

The awards celebrate veterinary workplaces which prioritise the wellbeing of their teams. There is a prize for small/medium practices (up to 25 employees), large practices (over 25 employees) and non-clinical workplaces.

Veterinary teams are invited to nominate their workplace, and it is strongly encouraged that nominations are a team effort to allow everyone to share their thoughts and experiences.

Those nominating must show evidence from their workplace of:
  • A positive workplace culture where mental and physical wellbeing is prioritised, and workplace stress is proactively managed
  • Good communication between the team ensuring all staff members are heard and valued
  • Clear processes in place for making suggestions and enabling change
  • Flexible working is supported, and regular breaks encouraged.

Entrants need to include photos showing team culture and wellbeing initiatives. Creativity in submissions is encouraged and there is no requirement to be a BVA member. Nominations close on 9 September.

The winners of the 2024 awards will be announced at the BVA Awards dinner on 14 November during the London Vet Show.

Last year, the small/medium practice category was won by Blue Cross Merton Hospital of South West London. The winner of the large practice category was Inglis Vets in Dunfermline, and the non-clinical workplace winner was the Food Standards Agency.

Elizabeth Mullineaux, BVA junior vice-president and awards judge, said: “We spend so much of our lives at work, it’s therefore so important we feel happy and valued whilst we’re there.

“Prioritising wellbeing is not only good for individuals, it also makes good business sense. Happy, healthy workplaces retain their talent, which builds a resilient workforce, which in turn benefits the sustainability of the business.

“The BVA Wellbeing Awards shine a light on the workplaces getting the balance right, working hard to go the extra mile to maintain, protect and enhance their team’s wellbeing.”

More details on nominating a workplace can be found here.

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Birmingham Dogs Home makes urgent appeal

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 Birmingham Dogs Home has issued an urgent winter appeal as it faces more challenges over the Christmas period.

The rescue centre has seen a dramatic increase in dogs coming into its care, and is currently caring for over 200 dogs. With rising costs and dropping temperatures, the charity is calling for urgent support.

It costs the charity £6,000 per day to continue its work.

Fi Harrison, head of fundraising and communications, said: "It's heart-breaking for our team to see the conditions some dogs arrive in. We really are their last chance and hope of survival."

More information about the appeal can be found here. 

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Avian flu confirmed at premises in Cornwall

A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been detected in commercial poultry at a premises near Rosudgeon, Cornwall.

All poultry on the infected site will be humanely culled, and a 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone have been put in place. Poultry and other captive birds in the 3km protection zone must be housed.

The case is the second avian flu case confirmed in commercial poultry this month. The H5N5 strain was detected in a premises near Hornsea, East Riding of Yorkshire, in early November. Before then, the disease had not been confirmed in captive birds in England since February.

The UK chief veterinary officer has urged bird keepers to remain alert and practise robust biosecurity.

A map of the disease control zones can be found here.