The Links Group team is busy raising awareness of the link between the abuse of animals and the abuse of people over these 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.
Dogs Trust Vet Projects Manager and Links Group speaker, RVN Emily Mills, will be part of Vetpol UK’s Munch & Learn 2024 bitesize CPD event on Friday, 29th November for Suitably Qualified Persons, run in conjunction with our colleagues at the British Veterinary Receptionist Association.
We are delighted to be a part of this important event. Thanks to Vetpol UK for the invitation to speak and the invaluable opportunity to meet virtually with those promoting animal welfare from within the retail sector and those in veterinary teams. To find out more or join this event, please contact Vetpol UK here.
Friday, November 29th, will be a busy day for us. Most of the Links Group team will be together again for our face-to-face multi-agency training day on recognising and acting on non-accidental injury. These days involve several speakers working together to highlight the links between domestic abuse, child abuse, and animal abuse.
This event is the final in the series delivered through the BSAVA regional network, and we are very grateful to the BSAVA team for their support throughout.
Speakers at Chester include:
- Jason Fletcher, Principal Prosecution Case Manager, RSPCA
- Rachel Caldcleugh, Domestic Abuse Practice Advisor, NSPCC Helpline, NSPCC
- Jacqui Kilburn, recently retired Head of Training and Education, Women’s Aid Federation of England
- Joanne King, Project Manager, My CWA (Cheshire Without Abuse)
- Paula Boyden, Veterinary Director at Dogs Trust and Links Group Chair
- Jill Caldwell, CEO of The Endeavour Project, Bolton and Dr Mary Wakeham, CEO of Refuge4Pets
- Vicki Betton, Director of Global Impact at iCatCare, Links Vice Chair
- David Martin, Group Head of Animal Welfare IVC Evidensia, Links Group trustee and veterinary expert witness
The day will be attended by a healthy mix of delegates and invited guests from animal welfare and veterinary teams, human safeguarding, social care, healthcare, legal and enforcement agencies, and organisations.
To find out more or join us, please email info@thelinksgroup.org.uk (asap!) or click here.
