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Animal Health Trust warns of ‘imminent closure’
The Animal Health Trust is the leading veterinary and scientific research charity. Trustees and executives seeking emergency funding The Animal...
RCVS/BVA guidance regarding ‘key workers’
‘It is not clear that veterinary surgeons working in companion animal practice can be considered key workers’. Government has granted...
RCVS suspends Practice Standards Scheme assessments
All Practice Standards Scheme assessments have been suspended until 1 May 2020. Cancellation part of new social distancing measures The...
Recognise vets as essential businesses, urges WSAVA
"We are concerned at reports from some of our members that they have been asked to close their doors," WSAVA...
COVID-19: Call for practice inclusion in support plans
The letter has been sent to key government departments and counterparts in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. BVA urges for...
Should I self-isolate?
If you live alone and have symptoms of the virus, however mild, stay at home for seven days. Government advice...
Professor Stephen May honoured at AAVMC Presidential Awards
Professor Stephen May. Working group members recognised for special contributions Professor Stephen May, senior vice principal at the Royal Veterinary...
Thousands sign ‘Key Worker’ petition
A key worker is classed as someone who is considered essential to society. Campaign calls on the government to add...
APHA receives budget boost for Weybridge laboratory
APHA Weybridge advises multiple organisations including the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation and the World Health Organisation. New funding...
RCVS Council temporarily suspend EMS requirements
The RCVS has said it will review the situation after eight weeks. New flexibility granted in response to COVID-19 outbreak...