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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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BSAVA partners with BVA Live 2026

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 BSAVA is to partner with BVA Live (11-12 June 2026) to champion clinical research.

The organisation will be supporting BVA Live's Clinical Abstracts programme, showcasing selected abstracts of veterinary research throughout the event.

The clinical abstracts can be on any small animal veterinary subject, and must be based on research undertaken in industry, practice or academia. Abstracts can be presented in poster or oral formats.

Submissions will open on 15th December 2025, and close on 6th March 2026. You can register interest here. 

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Nominations open for RCVS and VN Council elections

The nomination period for the 2026 RCVS Council and VN Council elections is now open, with three veterinary surgeon seats and two veterinary nurse seats available.

Prospective candidates can download an information pack and nomination form from the RCVS website. Individuals can nominate themselves for the elections, with the results to be announced in the spring.

Clare Paget, the recently appointed RCVS Registrar and elections returning officer, said: "If you want to play your part in influencing and moulding how the professions are regulated, and making key decisions on matters of great importance to your peers, the public and animal health and welfare, please consider standing for RCVS Council or VN Council next year."

Nominations close at 5pm on Saturday, 31 January 2026.