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Bullying at Work
Bullying at work can have a huge impact on an individual's physical and mental health.
Following the allegations relating to bullying at 10 Downing Street, we take a brief look at how this sort of behaviour affects workers.

Figures revealed by UNISON show that more than a third of the 7,000 workers who took part in a UNISON survey have experienced bullying in the last six months – double the number recorded in 1997.

Rudeness, criticism, excessive work monitoring, intimidation, exclusion and withholding information are among the top behaviours listed.

80 per cent of victims say it has affected their physical and mental health and a third took time off work, or left their jobs as a result.

All respondents believe bullying is embedded in the workplace, 91 per cent say bullies are able to get away with it and the same number are too scared to report it.

More than a third of the 7,000 workers who took part in a UNISON survey have experienced bullying in the last six months.
Dave Prentis, UNISON’s General Secretary, said: “The fact that bullying has doubled in the past decade is shocking. Workers have the right to earn a decent living in a safe environment. They need to be treated with respect and not forced to take time off work because bullying has made them ill.

He added the recent figures show “13.7 million working days are lost every year as a result of stress and depression in the workplace. It makes sound moral and financial sense to look after your workforce.”

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Two new roles on BEVA Nurse Committee

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 The BEVA has opened two new roles on its Nurse Committee.

There is one role available for a full member (for three years) and one role for a student member (until they qualify).

Members must attend all meetings, occurring four times a year. They will assist the committee in understanding the field, identifying issues and engaging with external parties.

More details can be found here. 

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BSAVA publishes Guide to Nutrition in Small Animal Practice

The BSAVA has added a small animal nutrition advice booklet to its series of BSAVA guides.

The BSAVA Guide to Nutrition in Small Animal Practice offers a resource for veterinary professionals to provide appropriate nutrition for animals. As well as maintaining the wellbeing of healthy pets, the guide explores how nutritional requirements change in times of illness and disease.

The guide is divided into five sections, which explore the importance of nutritional assessment; diet types; feeding at different life stages; feeding for specific situations; and feeding for specific diseases. Online resources are also in the BSAVA Library including client handouts and videos.

It is designed to be suitable for referencing, in-depth case planning and team training sessions.

The BSAVA Guide to Nutrition in Small Animal Practice can be purchased online from the BSAVA store.