Pet Blood Bank UK (PBBuk), the first charity which collects, processes, stores and supplies pet blood products in the UK, has announced its Board of Trustees.

They are: Phil Nuttall, former Head of the National Blood Service Sheffield Centre, Dr. Freda Scott-Park, immediate Past President of the British Veterinary Association, John Michael Hill, President Elect Society of Practising Veterinary Surgeons and Wendy Barnett, Executive Director of PBBuk.

The five members of the newly convened board will ensure the long-term health and effectiveness of PBBuk and will play a key role in developing the business plan for the organisation as well as formulating strategy and supporting fundraising activity to ensure the charity has a sustainable future.

Supported by Vets Now, PBBuk is based at a dedicated state of the art unit in Loughborough, Leicestershire. This service means that dogs all over the UK have access to blood products through their veterinary practice, providing them with vital, lifesaving treatment.