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Mind Matters Initiative opens tender for training programme
The RCVS Mind Matters Initiative is expanding its training programme.

RCVS seeks organisations and individuals to support training across four new standards. 

The RCVS Mind Matters Initiative has launched a tender for parties interested in helping to develop and deliver new its new training programme.

In a press release issued on Monday (2 August), the RCVS said that its MMI training team is already working with external organisations and individuals to update some of its existing training courses.
However, the tender is now open for interested parties to submit proposals detailing how they can support training across four new standards.

The four new standards are:

  • general awareness of mental health and wellbeing 
  • how to support others with their mental health and wellbeing 
  • looking after yourself 
  • equality, diversity, inclusion.

“All MMI training sessions are extremely well-attended, and we always get such positive feedback from participants,” commented Lisa Quigley, Mind Matters Initiative Manager. “We are excited to be expanding our training programme and are looking for partners who have experience in creating and delivering remote training sessions to work with us.

“We are looking for providers who have experience in developing training that supports participants with their mental health or teaches them how to support others with their mental wellbeing. We are also keen to hear from providers who can support us with creating training courses on improving equality and diversity in the workplace.”

Individuals and organisations wishing to submit a proposal for tender can do so by emailing Lisa Quigley, Mind Matters Initiative Manager, at l.quigley@rcvs.org.uk

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Submissions open for BSAVA Clinical Research Abstracts 2026

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 The BSAVA has opened submissions for the BSAVA Clinical Research Abstracts 2026.

It is an opportunity for applicants to present new research on any veterinary subject, such as the preliminary results of a study, discussion of a new technique or a description of an interesting case.

They must be based on high-quality clinical research conducted in industry, practice or academia, and summarised in 250 words.

Applications are welcome from vets, vet nurses, practice managers, and students.

Submissions are open until 6 March 2026. 

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Survey seeks ruminant sector views on antimicrobial stewardship

A new survey is seeking views of people working in the UK ruminant sector on how to tackle the challenge of demonstrating responsible antibiotic stewardship.

Forming part of a wider, collaborative initiative, the results will help identify the types of data available so that challenges with data collection can be better understood and addressed.

Anyone working in the UK farming sector, including vets and farmers,is encouraged to complete the survey, which is available at app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk