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Applications open for Sarah Brown Mental Health Research Grant
The grant supports projects focusing on prevention, diagnosis, intervention and treatment in relation to mental wellbeing in the veterinary profession.

Initiative rewards research into mental health in the veterinary profession.

The Mind Matters Sarah Brown Mental Health Research Grant, which awards £20,000 grants for research on veterinary mental health, is now open for new applications.

This is the third year that the grant – named for elected RCVS Council member Sarah Brown who tragically passed away in 2017 – has been available.

Previous recipients have included a project on the mental health and wellbeing of isolated farm veterinary surgeons in rural Scotland; a project on the impact of racism on the mental health of black, asian and minority ethnic veterinary professionals; and a research project on how moral injury can cause psychological distress in those in the profession.

Lisa Quigley, Mind Matters manager, said: “Applications for the grants are welcome from individuals at all stages of their research careers, including those who have not previously been published, and we welcome proposals on any aspect of mental health or wellbeing within the professions.”

This year, RCVS Knowledge will be providing one-to-one support sessions for potential applicants seeking assistance with the development of their proposal. To arrange a 30-minute phone call or video chat, please contact Lisa Quigley on l.quigley@rcvs.org.uk.

Those wishing to apply should send their 3,000 word research proposal to l.quigley@rcvs.org.uk by 5.00pm on Friday 30 April 2021.

Applicants must be affiliated with a university and ethical approval must be in place before any award will be paid. Proposals will be judged on their relevance to the veterinary professions, the originality of the proposed research and value for money.

The recipient of the award will be chosen in May 2021 and will be invited to present their research findings at the Mind Matters Initiative Research Symposium in 2023.

For more information please visit the Mind Matters website.

 

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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.