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Coronation Street Stars Back PDSA
Corrie stars Schmeichel, Sue Nicholls and Ozzy with PDSA vet Sean Wensley
Coronation Street stars, including some four-legged favourites, are backing a fundraising appeal to help poorly pets in aid of leading veterinary charity, PDSA.
 

The Street’s salon owner, Audrey Roberts, aka Sue Nicholls, is supporting a campaign to help raise vital funds for the charity’s Manchester PetAid hospital, along with Corrie’s canine stars – gentle giant Schmeichel and loveable black Lab Ozzy.
 
Nationwide, the recession has led to a massive 20 per cent increase in demand for the charity’s help. PDSA has 48 animal hospitals across the UK and it costs more than £50 million to provide this vital service to the pets of owners in need. Treatment costs for the charity’s pet patients are funded entirely by donations, as PDSA doesn’t receive government or lottery funding for its work.
 
Long-time PDSA supporter, Sue Nicholls, said: “PDSA does a fantastic job here in Manchester and across the rest of the UK caring for sick and injured pets, so I’m delighted to be backing this vital campaign to raise funds.”
 
PDSA senior veterinary surgeon, Sean Wensley, who joined Sue Nicholls on the famous set to give the Corrie canines a quick health-check said: “We are very grateful to Sue, Schmeichel and Ozzy for lending a paw to highlight our campaign.  We are urging people to help support us in any way they can, be that through making a donation or organising a fundraising event.”
 
Sue adds: “In these difficult times, more people than ever are turning to PDSA. It’s great to know they are here to help, but all this extra work puts the charity under great strain. So if, like me, you truly love animals, why not go online today and support PDSA.”

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Submissions open for BSAVA Clinical Research Abstracts 2026

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 The BSAVA has opened submissions for the BSAVA Clinical Research Abstracts 2026.

It is an opportunity for applicants to present new research on any veterinary subject, such as the preliminary results of a study, discussion of a new technique or a description of an interesting case.

They must be based on high-quality clinical research conducted in industry, practice or academia, and summarised in 250 words.

Applications are welcome from vets, vet nurses, practice managers, and students.

Submissions are open until 6 March 2026. 

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