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RCVS MMI to hold student VN wellbeing forum
"Having a range of voices amd experiences present throughout the day will be key to generating constructive and forward-thinking discussions" - Angharad Belcher, MMI director.

The RCVS is encouraging students, newly qualified RVNs and clinical coaches to attend. 

The RCVS Mind Matters Initiative (MMI) has announced that it will host a virtual discussion forum to discuss the wellbeing of student veterinary nurses and recently qualified RVNs.

Taking place on Zoom on 3 November 2021, from 10am to 3.15pm, the forum will offer the opportunity to discuss the issues of bullying, incivility, stress and lack of mental health support which can affect student and new veterinary nurses disproportionately in the veterinary workplace.

Key topics discussed at the forum will be the Mind Matters Initiative, incivility and bullying, juggling demands and balancing study, work and life, raising awareness and encouraging pride in the veterinary nursing profession, and disability and chronic illness. 

RCVS director for advancement of the professions, and Mind Matters director, Angharad Belcher, said: “Holding the Student Veterinary Nurse Wellbeing Discussion Forum is one of the first steps in talking through the survey findings and working collaboratively with the veterinary nursing profession to discuss potential solutions and actions we can take.

“Having a range of voices and experiences present throughout the day will be key to generating constructive and forward-thinking discussions. 
“If you have an experience that you want to share or ideas for how the profession could better support the wellbeing of veterinary nurses, then I would encourage you to register for and attend the forum.”

Jill MacDonald RVN, VN Futures Project Coordinator, commented on the upcoming event: “We have put together a varied and engaging programme for the Forum, which we are sure will provoke thoughtful discussions throughout the day. 

“As part of the programme, we have Angharad Belcher and Lisa Quigley from the Mind Matters Initiative giving an overview of MMI and the results of their recent survey, Dr Claire Hodgson MRCVS, Alexandra Taylor RVN and Jane Davidson RVN leading the session on disability and chronic illness, Simon Flemming, a Trauma and Orthopaedic registrar, who will be heading a talk on incivility and bullying and myself and Dr Laura Woodward MRCVS will lead a session on raising awareness and encouraging pride in the veterinary nursing profession. 

“Jane Davidson RVN will also be taking the lead on another talk, where she’ll be discussing balancing study, work, and personal life.

“After each talk, there will be time to reflect on the topics in the facilitator-supported discussion groups, and we are very much looking forward to having the opportunity for student and registered veterinary nurses to help shape the future of wellbeing issues in their profession.”

Those wishing to attend can register on the Eventbrite page, or email info@mindmatters.org to find out more information about the event. 

 

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Reporting service for dead wild birds updated

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 The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has updated its online reporting service for dead wild birds.

The new version allows those reporting a dead bird to drop a pin on a map when reporting the location. It also includes a wider range of wild bird species groups to select from when describing the bird.

The online service, which helps APHA to monitor the spread of diseases such as avian influenza, can be accessed here. 

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NI chief vet urges bluetongue vigilance

Northern Ireland's chief veterinary officer (CVO) has urged farmers to be vigilant for signs of bluetongue, after the Animal and Plant Health Agency warned there was a very high probability of further cases in Great Britain.

There have been 126 confirmed cases of bluetongue virus serotype 3 in England since November 2023, with no cases reported in Northern Ireland. The movement of live ruminants from Great Britain to Northern Ireland is currently suspended.

According to the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), the virus is most likely to enter Northern Ireland through infected animals or germplasm (semen or ova) being imported.

Brian Dooher, Northern Ireland's CVO, said: "Surveillance for this disease within Northern Ireland has been increased to assist with detection at the earliest opportunity which will facilitate more effective control measures."

Farmers should report any suspicions of the disease to their private veterinary practitioner, the DAERA Helpline on 0300 200 7840 or their local DAERA Direct Veterinary Office.