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Drive to raise awareness of support for vets
New Vet Helpine video emphasises that anyone in the profession can seek help.
Vet Helpline stickers and video distributed to practices

In a drive to raise awareness of its support network, the Veterinary Benevolent Fund (VBF) has distributed a new Vet Helpline video and stickers to veterinary practices.

At a recent meeting of the VBF's board, key issues were discussed relating to the welfare of veterinary professionals, and the challenge of ensuring support services are well-funded and easily accessible.

Anxiety and depression are the most common complaints raised with Vet Helpline, which offers everyone in the profession the opportunity to discuss their problems with someone who understands the industry.

To raise awareness of its services among veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses, VBF has joined forces with the Veterinary Defence Society to distribute Vet Helpline stickers to over 4,000 practices.

All veterinary organisations are also being asked to display the new Vet Helpline video on their websites.

The video shows a typical call to Vet Helpline, stressing that anyone in the veterinary profession, including students and veterinary nurses, can ask for help, whether by phone or anonymously by email.

President of the VBF, Lydia Brown, said: "We are committed to ensuring that all veterinary personnel are aware of the support that is available for them and know how to access it."

To get a Vet Helpline sticker for your workplace, contact the VBF via email.

View the Vet Helpline video here: http://vimeo.com/80551830

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Equine Disease Surveillance report released for Q4 2025

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 The latest Equine Disease Surveillance report has been released, with details on equine disease from Q4 of 2025.

The report, produced by Equine Infectious Disease Surveillance, includes advice on rule changes for equine influenza vaccination.

Statistics and maps detail recent outbreaks of equine herpes virus, equine influenza, equine strangles and equine grass sickness. A series of laboratory reports provides data on virology, bacteriology, parasitology and toxicosis.

This issue also features a case study of orthoflavivus-associated neurological disease in a horse in the UK. 

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RCVS annual renewal fee for vets due

RCVS' annual renewal fee for veterinary surgeons is now due. Vets must pay their renewal fee before Wednesday, 1 April 2026.

This year's standard annual fee has increased to 431 from last year's 418. This is an approximately three per cent increase, as approved by RCVS Council and the Privy Council.

Tshidi Gardner, RCVS treasurer, said: "The small fee increase will be used to help deliver both our everyday activities and our new ambitious Strategic Plan, which includes aims such as achieving new legislation, reviewing the Codes of Professional Conduct and supporting guidance, and continuing to support the professions through activities such as the Mind Matters Initiative, RCVS Academy and career development."

A full breakdown of the new fees is on the RCVS website. Information about tax relief is available on the UK government website.