BVNA President, Charlotte Pace, writes a summary of BVNA’s ‘Have a Heart Week’:

“What a fantastic week our Have a Heart Week, in aid of Vetlife, has been! I hope you have had fun raising money, and if you haven’t donated already, please click here.

Thank you to everyone who has taken part this week. A special shout out goes to Tammy Miles RVN, pictured below, who has so far raised over £100. Great job, Tammy!

Dr Rosie Allister’s webinars on helping ourselves and our team, and sleep hygiene, were just superb. If you haven’t had a chance to listen to them yet, you can re-watch them here. Lyndsay, Alex and Jo’s podcast on leadership and loneliness was very insightful. A must listen for anyone in leadership positions, and you can catch up here.

As you may know already, Vetlife are my chosen charity of the year. The vital work they do helps thousands of veterinary professionals at their darkest times. I have made no secret of the struggles I have had throughout my life, and I am very grateful for the people like Vetlife, who answered the phone, when I had no one to turn to.

Vetlife also offer health support and may be able to offer financial assistance. If you are a member of the veterinary profession and in need of support, Vetlife are available 24/7, 365 days a year. Visit https://www.vetlife.org.uk/ or call 0303 040 2551.