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Future of Practice Standards Scheme discussed at Congress
Pam Mosedale

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) are to give a talk on the future of the Practice Standards Scheme (PSS) at the forthcoming SPVS/VPMA Congress.

Pam Mosedale, a member of the Practice Standards Group, will discuss the ongoing review of the PSS and its aim to make the initiative more flexible and focused on behaviours and clinical outcomes, as well as assessing the benefits these changes will bring to the profession and the public.

The 2014 joint Congress for the Society of Practising Veterinary Surgeons and the Veterinary Practice Management Association takes place at the Celtic Manor Resort in Newport, Wales from January 31 to February 1. Pam Mosedale's talk entitled “PSS: What will it look like in 2015?” is scheduled for Saturday 1st at 9am.

The RCVS will also be holding free 45-minute surgeries with PSS Inspector Bob Lehner at the Congress. 

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Applications open for MMI research grants

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 RCVS' Mind Matters Initiative (MMI) has launched round two of its veterinary mental health research grants.

Researchers have until 11.59pm on Wednesday, 28 May 2025 to apply for a grant for research which reflects MMI's 2025 focus areas.

Only one Impact Grant was awarded last year, and so this year there are two Discovery Grants and one Impact Grants available. Each Discovery Grant is worth £5,000 and the Impact Grant is worth £15,000.

For more information or to apply, email researchgrants@rcvs.org.uk to contact the MMI team.

 

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BBC Radio 4 documentary addresses corporate fees

BBC Radio 4's File on 4 Investigates has released a documentary exploring how corporate-owned veterinary practices may be inflating bills to increase profit.

Released on 15 April, 'What's Happening To Your Vet Bills?' revealed the policies which many corporate groups have in place to increase their profits. This included targets and upgrades which veterinary teams are tasked with meeting on a regular basis.

It also features Anrich Vets, an independently-owned practice based in Wigan. Following the case of Staffordshire terrier Benjy, who is diagnosed with a tumour, the documentary shares how the team were able to offer contextualised care and advice to make the procedure as affordable as possible for his owners.

The documentary can be heard on demand on BBC iPlayer.