It has been the case for some time that a practice should have risk assessments for both pregnant mums and new mums returning to work. The expectant mum or new mum should ideally be involved in this process and contribute to it, after all every person is different. The risk assessment should be reviewed regularly and if things change.

Author

Nicky Ackerley BA[Hons]

Nicky is the owner of HR Support Consultancy. She has a BA(Hons) in Business Studies, is a member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development and has been a practising HR manager for more than 20 years. HR Support Consultancy has provided the BVNA Members Advisory Service (formerly known as the Industrial Relations Service) since it began in 2002.

To cite this article: Veterinary Nursing Journal • VOL 34 (02) • February 2019 pp31

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