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British Veterinary Chronic Illness Support

@vethealthuk

BVCIS provides support to #veterinary workers in the United Kingdom who are living with #chronicillness or #disability. #Veterinaryspoonies #4spooniesbyspoonies

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Our profession is difficult. But it is also wonderful. We have a community which is stronger than many other careers. There may be days when you feel it is all too much. But luckily for us we have our wonderful colleagues and friends, as well as organisations like vetlife.

Our profession is difficult. But it is also wonderful. We have a community which is stronger than many other careers.
There may be days when you feel it is all too much. But luckily for us we have our wonderful colleagues and friends, as well as organisations like vetlife.
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Over the past few years therapy has become more accessible. Many of our conditions come with both physical and mental symptoms. Managing all aspects of our condition can really help improve our general wellbeing.

Over the past few years therapy has become more accessible. Many of our conditions come with both physical and mental symptoms. Managing all aspects of our condition can really help improve our general wellbeing.
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Sadly most of us know at least one person in our profession who has taken their own life. This International Suicide prevention day we want to remember all of those we have lost, and send out our heartfelt condolences and support to families, friends and colleagues left behind.

Sadly most of us know at least one person in our profession who has taken their own life. This International Suicide prevention day we want to remember all of those we have lost, and send out our heartfelt condolences and support to families, friends and colleagues left behind.
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Switching off can be really difficult. However carrying all these feelings home with us can affect our health, relationships and mental state. Using tools such as journaling, meditation, exercise or even just talking can help you leave that baggage behind.

Switching off can be really difficult. However carrying all these feelings home with us can affect our health, relationships and mental state. Using tools such as journaling, meditation, exercise or even just talking can help you leave that baggage behind.
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We could not agree with this more! Yes, its not always easy to do, but having a good work/life balance is so essential for all of us (especially us spoonies!). Do you think you’ve found a good balance?

We could not agree with this more!
Yes, its not always easy to do, but having a good work/life balance is so essential for all of us (especially us spoonies!).

Do you think you’ve found a good balance?
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Sometimes pizza is just not enough. We need to be seeing real changes in our workplaces to increase support for people with chronic illnesses. You can be the one to make those changes happen, even if you aren’t in management.

Sometimes pizza is just not enough. We need to be seeing real changes in our workplaces to increase support for people with chronic illnesses. You can be the one to make those changes happen, even if you aren’t in management.
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Consulting takes A LOT of energy (and sometimes patience). It often feels like a relief when that door closes and the client leaves. There isn’t an easy fix to stop the spoon drain consults lead to, but let us know if you find a solution!

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None of us like dealing with complaints. They can make us feel angry, upset, guilty and a whole lot more! Try to look for positives and compliments. Remind yourself that you are indeed a fabulous member of staff.

None of us like dealing with complaints. They can make us feel angry, upset, guilty and a whole lot more!

Try to look for positives and compliments. Remind yourself that you are indeed a fabulous member of staff.
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Today is World Animal Day! It is celebrated every year on the feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi, who is also the patron saint of Vets. So today we not only look out for animal welfare but also encourage you to look after your own welfare. The animals of the world need you!

Today is World Animal Day! It is celebrated every year on the feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi, who is also the patron saint of Vets.

So today we not only look out for animal welfare but also encourage you to look after your own welfare. The animals of the world need you!
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We can’t carry on like this. Losing valuable members of staff because their symptoms are getting in the way. Join us at London Vet Show as we discuss what can be done to make everyone’s life easier, especially those dealing with a chronic illness. london.vetshow.com/community-mast…

We can’t carry on like this.  Losing valuable members of staff because their symptoms are getting in the way.

Join us at London Vet Show as we discuss what can be done to make everyone’s life easier, especially those dealing with a chronic illness.

london.vetshow.com/community-mast…
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Those instructions are tiny! However, struggling to read small text could be an indication that you need to get your eyes checked. Today is world sight day, this year the focus is eye care in the workplace. Wear proper protection (dentals!) and take breaks from screens!

Those instructions are tiny!

However, struggling to read small text could be an indication that you need to get your eyes checked. Today is world sight day, this year the focus is eye care in the workplace.

Wear proper protection (dentals!) and take  breaks from screens!
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How much time do you spend each day in front of a screen? The answer might surprise you. From checking appointment schedules, typing up notes or reading through histories, we actually do spend a lot of time looking at our computers.

How much time do you spend each day in front of a screen?

The answer might surprise you. From checking appointment schedules, typing up notes or reading through histories, we actually do spend a lot of time looking at our computers.
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How often do you check your breasts? October is breast cancer awareness month, so now is a good time to start! Early detection might just save your life. #breastcancer #vetyourbreasts #breastcancerawarenessmonth

How often do you check your breasts?

October is breast cancer awareness month, so now is a good time to start! Early detection might just save your life.

#breastcancer #vetyourbreasts #breastcancerawarenessmonth
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Sometimes life just takes a different path, and that’s ok! But what happens when you want to change direction? Come along to the BVA Career Development suite at London Vet show on Thursday 16th November to hear from a panel who are experts at dealing with career changes.

Sometimes life just takes a different path, and that’s ok! But what happens when you want to change direction?

Come along to the BVA Career Development suite at London Vet show on Thursday 16th November to hear from a panel who are experts at dealing with career changes.
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Have you experienced this? Come along to our Return To Work talk at London Vet Show to find out how to make this transition easier. BVA Career Development Suite Thursday 16th November 10:35-11:25

Have you experienced this?

Come along to our Return To Work talk at London Vet Show to find out how to make this transition easier.

BVA Career Development Suite
Thursday 16th November
10:35-11:25
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See you there! BVCIS Community Mastermind Universal Design in Practice THURSDAY 12:45-13:45 Gallery suite 10 Back to the Future: Supporting the Return to Work or change in direction within the veterinary profession THURSDAY 10:35-11:25 BVA Career Development

See you there! 

BVCIS Community Mastermind
Universal Design in Practice
THURSDAY 12:45-13:45
Gallery suite 10

Back to the Future:
Supporting the Return to Work or change in direction within the veterinary profession
THURSDAY 10:35-11:25
BVA Career Development