Heather Sandlin

Heather joined Mulberry Media in November 2019. She is a graduate of Durham University and works across a range of Mulberry websites as an editorial assistant. Feel free to drop her a line with any story ideas on heather@mulberrymedia.co.uk

Mar- 2020 -

31 March

Coronavirus

Covid-19: RCVS reduces CPD requirements

The RCVS will reduce the annual requirement of hours of continuing professional development (CPD) that vets are expected to undertake…
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30 March

Coronavirus

Covid-19: Raystede Animal Shelter forced to halt services

Raystede Animal Shelter announced it has temporarily halted its animal adoption service amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. No adoptions will…
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30 March

Coronavirus

BSAVA launches triage tool

The BSAVA has launched a free triage tool designed to help vets in small animal practices identify and process emergency…
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30 March

Coronavirus

Government relaxes insolvency rules

The government has announced a set of changes to help improve the insolvency system to enable companies undergoing restructuring to…
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27 March

Coronavirus

FirstVet makes services free

FirstVet has announced it will be making its services free to all pet owners across the UK until 30 April.…
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27 March

Charities

RSPCA officer attacked during swan mission

An RSPCA officer was attacked by a group of teenagers whilst trying to rescue a swan, the animal charity has…
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27 March

Coronavirus

What we know about furlough leave and the CJRS

HMRC published details of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) on 26.3.20 which are available here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-for-wage-costs-through-the-coronavirus-job-retention-scheme Key points include:…
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26 March

Coronavirus

Vets concerned over ‘low supplies’ amid Covid-19 crisis

Concerns have apparently arisen in the veterinary community over potential equipment shortages in light of donations of ventilators to the…
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26 March

Coronavirus

Government and NHS urge vets to donate ventilators

The NHS has asked veterinary surgeons across the country to donate animal ventilators to help tackle the anticipated shortage of…
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25 March

Current Affairs

Pet food in ‘good supply’, assures PFMA

The PFMA has assured the public that there is a ‘good supply” of food available for pets across the UK. …
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