Your data on MRCVSonline
The nature of the services provided by Vision Media means that we might obtain certain information about you.
Please read our Data Protection and Privacy Policy for details.

In addition, (with your consent) some parts of our website may store a 'cookie' in your browser for the purposes of
functionality or performance monitoring.
Click here to manage your settings.
EmailIphone Application    Posted: 24th May 2024
If you would like to forward this story on to a friend, simply fill in the form below and click send.
Your friend's email:
Your email:
Your name:
 
 
Send Cancel

BSAVA joins domestic abuse support initiative
The pop-up window leaves no internet history trace, and has quick exit options.
It will provide a safe space for people experiencing domestic abuse.

The British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) is to provide an Online Safe Space for those who are experiencing domestic abuse, as well as information to help people find support.

It now hosts an Online Safe Space on its website, accessible at the bottom of its homepage.

The page opens as a pop-up window, opening a site where users can seek information and specialist support for those who are experiencing domestic abuse. It leaves no internet history trace, and has quick exit options.

The support network is the result of a partnership between BSAVA, The Links Group and Hestia.

Launched in 2020, Hestia is a charity which provides support to adults and children in times of crisis. Its Online Safe Spaces were designed as a portal for information and resources, as well as discreet pathways to specialist support.

Online Safe Spaces have been adopted by many businesses, and have been used over 1.5 million times.

BSAVA’s collaboration with The Links Group has also enabled it to offer CPD training across the UK, to support colleagues with recognising and acting on non-accidental injury and domestic abuse. The CPD is free for BSAVA members.

Alison Speakman, BSAVA senior vice president, said: “BSAVA are hugely supportive of the opportunity to partner with The Links Group and Hestia to provide an Online Safe Space for all those who are in need of rapid and confidential access to domestic abuse support services and resources.
 
“Whilst we are an association dedicated to supporting veterinary professionals in their care of animals, it is important to be able to support the welfare and wellbeing of our members who may be experiencing the devastating consequences of domestic abuse.”

Sue Harper, deputy director of domestic abuse and sexual violence prevention at Hestia, said: “We are delighted to work with BSAVA and The Links Group to host an Online Safe Space to provide a vital lifeline to victims of domestic abuse, and we hope more organisations will follow suit.”

Image © Shutterstock

Become a member or log in to add this story to your CPD history

Practices urged to audit neutering data

News Story 1
 RCVS Knowledge has called on vet practices to audit their post-operative neutering outcomes.

It follows the release of the 2024 NASAN benchmarking report, which collates data from neutering procedures performed on dogs, cats and rabbits.

The benchmarking report enables practices in the UK and Ireland to compare their post-operative outcomes to the national average. This includes the rate of patients lost to follow-up, which in 2024 increased to 23 per cent.

Anyone from the practice can submit the data using a free template. The deadline for next report is February 2026.

Visit the RCVS Knowledge website to complete an audit. 

Click here for more...
News Shorts
RCVS pays tribute to well-loved equine vet

The RCVS and the Riding Establishments Subcommittee has paid tribute to well-loved veterinary surgeon and riding establishment inspector, Rebecca Hamilton-Fletcher MRCVS.

Linda Belton MRCVS, RCVS President, said: "I, along with my colleagues on the RESC, RCVS Council, RCVS Standards Committee, as well as RCVS staff, was very saddened to hear of the sudden death of Rebecca, or Becca as we knew her, last week.

"She was a true advocate for equine welfare and in her many years on the RESC worked to continually improve the quality and consistency of riding establishment inspections, all in the interests of enhanced horse welfare and rider safety."