VN December 2023

December 2023 29 Health and Wellbeing We understand that we all have a role to play in creating and maintaining a good workplace, regardless of whether we are an employer or an employee, and commit to: Good Workplace Good veterinary workplaces Voluntary code 241 • good physical and mental wellbeing, supportive of the needs of all team members • personal safety always taking precedence, including over professional responsibility • a culture of respecting personal health rather than one of “pushing through” illness or injury • proactively managing workplace stress • a culture of psychological safety, in which all team members’ mental health and wellbeing are supported • mitigating the potential risks posed by lone working and domiciliary visits

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