At Bridge Referrals we make patient care and sterility a priority. Unfortunately, to do this it is unavoidable that we need to use sterile equipment and consumables that are packaged in single use plastic. We accept that using these has a negative impact on the environment To minimise this we have partnered with Terracycle to collect and recycle plastic packaging that would otherwise not be recycled in mixed general recycling. Bridge Referrals opened on the 31st of October 2022, since opening we have collected seven large zero waste plastic package boxes. Each holds about 3500 units of plastic packaging. That…

Here at Bridge Referrals we regularly see dogs with rupture of the cranial cruciate ligament. To treat this condition we normally perform a Tibial Plateau Levelling Osteotomy (TPLO) procedure. In this procedure, the tibial plateau, which is the upper part of the tibia bone in the hind leg, is leveled to eliminate the instability caused by the ruptured cranial cruciate ligament. This allows the dog to bear weight on the affected leg and regain normal function without relying on the torn ligament. TPLO is a common surgical option for treating this injury, as it has been shown to provide good…

Poor little Riley was referred to Bridge Referrals with progressive weakness on his back legs. He had also started knuckling on the hind limbs. His neurological examination was suggestive of a spinal cord lesion and we proceeded with an MRI scan. Our travelling MRI, supplied by Burgess Diagnostics, provides us with a non-invasive imaging technique so that Riley could be diagnosed. The benefits of using the MRI in animal diagnosis are: They are able to provide highly detailed images of the soft tissue structures within the body, especially useful for the brain and spinal cord, allowing for accurate diagnosis and…

Physio Thursdays Physio Thursdays are now available at Bridge Referrals as Rebecca Heald extends our service portfolio. Rebecca is an ACPAT veterinary physiotherapist and chartered physiotherapist and will be visiting Bridge Referrals every Thursday. Bridge Referrals' veterinary physiotherapy service can benefit treatment in cats and dogs by helping to reduce pain and inflammation, improve joint mobility, and increase muscle strength and endurance. Techniques included will range from motion exercises, massage, and the use of heat or cold therapy and laser. All these therapies can help to reduce stiffness and improve function in affected joints. Additionally, Bridge Referrals' physiotherapy can help…

Two years of hard work has finally paid off... Our brand new multidisciplinary veterinary referral centre is now open!!! We opened our doors to our lovely clients and furry patients on the 31st of October.  Bridge Referrals has hit the ground running and we are delighted to provide an essential service to our clients, local veterinary practices and community.  We have been overwhelmed by the support given to us by everyone. Team Bridge has worked hard to organise and amalgamate our referral centre to provide the North East a multidisciplinary service in advanced orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery, neurosurgery, ophthalmology, diagnostic…