This Mental Health Awareness Week, Liz Barton Editor of Veterinary Woman and co-founder of WellVet explores the mental health impact of parenting in a pandemic. Whether it’s having to home-school or missing out on perinatal classes, the impact of Covid on parenthood has been significant. Not only for ourselves, but also the concerns […]
Mental Health Awareness Week 2021
10th – 16th May is Mental Health Awareness Week, and we’ll be hosting a variety of activities on Vetlife social media pages. Make sure you’re following Vetlife on Facebook and Twitter @VetlifeVBF to join in! 2020 was the busiest year on record for Vetlife, with 3,921 contacts made to our Helpline compared to 3,117 in […]
Dealing with financial stress #DebtAwarenessWeek
Uncertainty around finances can affect our mental health – and when coupled with other stresses, sorting things out can feel overwhelming. Research from the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute shows that in England alone over 1.5 million people are experiencing both debt and mental health problems. Talk to someone When you’re facing financial problems, […]
NSV The Vet Recruiter taking on 55-mile cycle ride for Vetlife
Directors, Craig Griffiths and Lawrance Bresslaw of NSV The Vet Recruiter have decided to take on a 55-mile cycle ride from London to Brighton to raise some money for our charity. The past year has seen challenges like no other that the veterinary community have had to face, with many drastic changes incorporated into daily life. […]
Volunteering at Christmas
I started volunteering for Vetlife in 2014. Working as a vet in practice threw plenty of challenges my way, but I was at a stage in my career where I wanted to try something new. I wanted to contribute something to the wider profession, but that was difficult to achieve while I was also committed […]
Loneliness among vet professionals
In a year where there has been so much focus on keeping a distance from others, it’s not surprising many of us have felt lonely. People outside our professions often don’t associate veterinary professionals and loneliness. But especially this year, it’s something we need to pay attention to. Listen to veterinary professionals for long and […]
Thoughts on a Journey through a Vet life
At a time when this country, and indeed the entire world, is facing a challenge well beyond anything seen in living memory, it is not only populations and governments which are called upon to rise to that challenge, but also charities and welfare organisations who must mobilise all their resources to minimise the impact […]
Gifts that give back to Vetlife
With the festive period fast approaching we’ve put together some gift inspiration from our amazing supporters. Donations from sales of these items help us to support all in the veterinary community. Perfect for cosy nights in, the VetYogi ‘Balance’ candle will help you create a relaxing atmosphere with floral notes of jasmine and gardenia, warmed […]
Geoff Little reflects on his time as Vetlife President
“What are you going to do after Vetlife?” is a question I have been asked by colleagues recently. It has made me look back over my career – 35 years in practice and many years with the VDS, teaching ‘Communication Skills’ were the main breadwinners; that was punctuated by 20 years as a director of […]
Supporting and protecting veterinary professionals mental health in the months ahead
Through the COVID-19 pandemic the veterinary profession has adapted and continued to be there for animals under our care, our clients, and for society in a range of roles in pandemic response. Adapting to change and working in a context of unprecedented restrictions means protecting and looking after our mental health is more important than […]
