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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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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.