The lack of qualified veterinary professionals coming into the industry was discussed in the House of Lords recently, when The Rt Hon Lord Wigley asked the Government what discussions they have had with representatives of the veterinary profession about the availability of qualified veterinary personnel following the UK’s departure from the EU. The Baroness Hodgson…
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Training providers delivering Animal Health Professions Register (AHPR) accredited courses in animal musculoskeletal therapies are reporting a strong level of interest from new students as well as students returning to studies post covid. A generation of young people have had their training and education disrupted over the past two years, potentially changing career paths and…
Following the RCVS updated guidance for Veterinary Surgeons in delegating work to musculoskeletal therapists at the end of last year (https://www.rcvs.org.uk/news-and-views/news/rcvs-releases-new-guidance-on-delegating-veterinary-work-to/?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RCVS ) where the RCVS advised Veterinary Surgeons “should ensure, before delegation (for treatment), that they are confident that the musculoskeletal therapist is appropriately qualified and competent; indicators can include membership of a voluntary register…
AGM starts at 1 p.m. followed by sessions for ideas on how to improve your business. “Working with your clients through co-produced service”; Dr. Alison Pyatt Alison is a Principal Lecturer in Veterinary Services Strategy at Hartpury University and is a visiting academic at Harper Adams University, UK. Her research interests are founded in customer-centric service…
RCVS Legislation Working Party Report 4th June 2020 On June 4th 2020 the RCVS Council met and reviewed the report of the Legislation Working Party which includes among other things the potential regulation of veterinary paraprofessionals. The Council accepted the recommendations reached by the LWP and have agreed to go to consultation with the professions…
Following the Prime Minister’s television broadcast this evening we wish to update AHPR guidance for working during the pandemic. The Government stated they wish to actively encourage those workers who cannot work from home to return to work, with caveats: Preferably travel by car, (Government advice also mentions using bicycle or walking to avoid public…
We hope you are keeping well and safe. We are aware of the difficulties you are facing in terms of living through the current situation with its inevitable effect on your mental and possible physical health and the anxiety related to reduced income. We do appreciate the professionalism and social conscience you have demonstrated so…
Following the recently updated advice to Veterinary Surgeons and the wider vet professional team AHPR wish to provide updated advice to our registrants about working practices. We recognise that this is a very difficult time for you all, both in relation to the worry and anxiety you may have in relation to you friends and…
Following the Governments’ advice last night that you should not leave your house except in very clear circumstances; the guidance in relation to businesses (see link below) clearly states “Non-essential businesses and premises must now shut” https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/874732/230320_-_Revised_guidance_note_-_finalVF.pdf Whilst the Government have classed Farm Vets and Veterinary Emergency services as critical businesses (they will be able…
In light of the current Covid-19 pandemic AHPR wish to provide some advice to our registrants who are having to face difficult decisions in relation to their working practices in this unprecedented time. Most of this information is in line with RCVS / BVA recommendations and as part of the Vet Led team is pertinent.…
Deadline for closure of grandfather window approaching!! The Grandfathering window for Veterinary Physiotherapy Applications to AHPR via Recognition of Prior Learning/Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning will close on the 1st April 2020 at 5pm. After this date applications will no longer be accepted via this route unless applicants completed training from outside the UK.…
A number of AHPR Board and Education committee members met with senior members of the RCVS last week as we had a number of questions relating to how a possible RCVS Associate Register of animal MSK practitioners would function and to get updated on where they are with the process. The RCVS are still waiting…