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New scholarship in compassion...
The recently awarded Claire Rayner Scholarship for the Study of Compassion in Nursing/Midwifery Care demonstrates just how important compassionate nursing is: both in human nursing and the veterinary profession. 

The scholarship, offered by the University of Huddersfield, provides funding for a 4-year part time doctoral study in the area of compassion in nursing or midwifery care. It hopes to provide a significant contribution to the understanding of compassionate care and how the delivery of it could be enhanced in the medical world.

During her life Claire Rayner, President of the Patients Association, actively campaigned on behalf of patients’ issues. Speaking after her death, the Patients Association said: "For almost 30 years, Claire devoted much of her time and energy to championing patient issues. She was a figurehead and inspiration to us all. She cared deeply that the voice of the patient should be heard, and worked tirelessly to ensure patient care issues were given prominence.”

The Patients Association, with the strapline ‘Listening to patients, Speaking up for change’, acts to highlight the concerns and needs of patients and aims to help develop better health services. One of the key issues often focused on by the charity is the importance of care and compassion in nursing.

Indeed, just over a year ago, faced with changes to the education of human nurses, the Patients Association released a statement, posing the question: “How can you begin to ‘teach’ people how to treat patients with dignity and compassion in an academic setting?” At the core of the issue was the worry that an increased focus on academia would reduce the opportunity for nurses to learn how to deliver, on a practical level, the basic fundamentals of care and compassion in the nursing environment.

The parallels between human nursing and veterinary nursing are unquestionable and this doctorate reflects the increased need to focus on practical competencies and care. This is encouraging for the veterinary world which is actively seeking to promote compassionate nursing and ensure all trained nurses are given practical first hand experience, not just the academic capabilities.

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Webinar to explore history of KC breed registers

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 A free webinar exploring the development of the Kennel Club's registration system and the evolution of closed breed registers has been announced.

Hosted by Dr Alison Skipper, veterinary and research advisor at the Kennel Club, the webinar will delve into the development of the registry and how the changing landscape of scientific knowledge has shaped breeding practices. It will also look at what this means for the future of pedigree dogs.

The session will culminate with a look at The Kennel Club's ongoing and future engagement in this area, with a chance for attendees to put forward their thoughts and questions for discussion.

This event takes place on Microsoft Teams on Tuesday, 10 June at 7pm. To learn more, visit events.teams.microsoft.com  

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UK's BSE risk status downgraded

The WOAH has downgraded the UK's international risk status for BSE to 'negligible'.

Defra says that the UK's improved risk status recognises the reputation for having the highest standards for biosecurity. It adds that it demonstrates decades of rigorous animal control.

Outbreaks of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy, also known as mad cow disease, have previously resulted in bans on Britain's beef exports.

The UK's new status could lead to expanded trade and better confidence in British beef.

Christine Middlemiss, the UK's chief veterinary officer, said: "WOAH's recognition of the UK as negligible risk for BSE is a significant milestone and is a testament to the UK's strong biosecurity measures and the hard work and vigilance of farmers and livestock keepers across the country who have all played their part in managing the spread of this disease.