Introducing You to WorkNest
January 14, 2025
An Introduction to WorkNest

Every workplace faces challenges, but with WorkNest by your side you don’t have to tackle them alone. As our trusted Employment Law, HR, and Health & Safety partner, WorkNest is here to help with your everyday queries, pressing concerns, and any unexpected issues that may arise.
Resources at your fingertips:
Your membership gives you access to a great range of useful resources to support you with Employment Law, HR and Health & Safety issues. You can find some of WorkNest’s recent and most popular documents below:
Upcoming webinars – free to join:
WorkNest regularly host webinars to keep you updated on key topics across Employment Law, HR and Health & Safety. Save the date for these two sessions in January:
Employment Rights Bill | your questions answered
16th January, 2pm
In this session, WorkNest will answer employers’ common queries and help you prepare for change, ensuring your business stays compliant in 2025 and beyond.
What’s in Store for Health and Safety in 2025?
30th January, 11am
In this webinar they will explore the key changes and trends that employers and OHS professionals should watch out for in 2025. Plus, they’ll update you on the HSE’s priorities and review several significant prosecution cases from 2024 to help keep your workplace safe and compliant in the year ahead.
How to access support:
You can contact WorkNest’s experts directly through the advice line to help you manage issues, which is included as a part of your membership.
Call: 0330 912 4783
Email: vetcel@worknest.com
Need support?
WorkNest offers an unlimited fixed-fee service that delivers tailored, comprehensive Employment Law, HR, and Health & Safety solutions to organisations of all sizes. This includes hands-on guidance from a dedicated Health & Safety Consultant, covering workplace inspections, risk assessments, policies, and more.
You’ll also benefit from personalised support from a dedicated team of Employment Law experts who can assist with employee issues and ensure your employment policies, contracts, and handbooks are robust, up-to-date, and provide maximum protection for your organisation.
To find out more about this tailored service, contact WorkNest on 0345 226 8393 or email enquiries@worknest.com
quoting MerlinVet-cel.

MerlinVet will be exhibiting at the VET Trust Conference 2025 which will be taking place on Tuesday 3rd – Wednesday 4th June at the Stirling Court Hotel in Stirling. The conference aims “to provide topical and useful education targeted at Veterinary Surgeons in practice in a setting where there is ample opportunity to meet informally with speakers, colleagues, pharmaceutical and equipment representatives.” There will be several different streams at the conference, including equine, companion animal, nurse, and production animal. The AGM will be held on the Tuesday at 17.15 with the conference dinner taking place afterwards from 19.00 onwards. You can book your conference tickets here . You’ll be able to meet with representatives of the team covering MerlinVet-cel , MerlinSPS , and MerlinVet UK. About Vet Trust: VET Trust is a non-profit making, charitable organisation. It is run by a board of directors with the objective of providing, promoting, encouraging, and advancing the continuing education of those involved in alleviating the suffering of animals and who are engaged in or associated with the practice of the art and science of veterinary medicine and surgery.

Millpledge Veterinary is pleased to announce a new direct sales partnership with MerlinVet-Cel Buying Group, effective 1st April 2025. This collaboration is set to enhance access to Millpledge’s high-quality veterinary supplies for MerlinVet-Cel’s extensive network of veterinary practices across the UK. By joining forces, Millpledge and MerlinVet-Cel aim to streamline procurement processes, providing competitive pricing with rebates, improved availability of essential products—including bandages, syringes, and pharmaceuticals—and a more efficient supply chain. This partnership reflects Millpledge’s ongoing commitment to supporting veterinary professionals with reliable, high-quality solutions and aligns with MerlinVet-Cel’s dedication to delivering exceptional value to its members, ultimately fostering better care for animals nationwide. For details on how to sign up for your direct account, please visit the Millpledge supplier page on the MerlinVet-Cel members' site.

We are thrilled to announce Samaxia as a new partner for MerlinVet-cel Buying Group, offering exclusive UK non-prescription pet health products to all members. As a dedicated family-run team, mother and son, Sam and Max (and occasionally roping in Justin – still smarting that his names not included in the company!) have passionately built Samaxia over the past two years. Committed to personalised service, Samaxia are excited to meet MerlinVet-cel members virtually or face to face. No matter where you are in the country, they’re happy to connect with you, ensuring your practice can fully benefit from their innovative health solutions for pets and unique novel practice disinfectants. . Discover the full range of Samaxia’s products below. Visit the Samaxia website here . Contact Samaxia here . MerlinVet-cel members can benefit from discounts on a number of products through Samaxia. To find out more, please check your latest MerlinVet-cel Member Newsletter or visit the Portal . If you're not yet a member of MerlinVet-cel, but would like to benefit from joining our Buying Group, please contact us today.