In September, a group of Vets and RVNs including Robyn Lowe are trekking the 117KM Snowdonia Way to raise money for Vetlife. Robyn’s passionate about mental health and the profession, and is constantly awe inspired by the community spirit the profession has for helping people who are in need. Here, she talks about what Vetlife means […]
Time to reflect for vet students
In this blog, Vetlife Trustee Kirstie Pickles encourages vet students to take the time to reflect on their experiences, and to celebrate their achievements. As you come to the end of another year at vet school, albeit a disrupted and strange one, take time to reflect on the progress you have made. Progress, like people, […]
Get on your bike for mental health
Directors Craig Griffiths and Lawrance Bresslaw of NSV The Vet Recruiter are encouraging the veterinary community to take on a virtual London to Brighton cycle ride to fundraise for Vetlife. The iconic London to Brighton cycle ride spans 55 miles, and Craig and Lawrance are looking to assemble a team to join in virtually […]
The Mental Health Impact of Parenting in a Pandemic
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 […]
