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RCVS 'Under Care' consultation extended
Dr Melissa Donald.
Professionals now have until 26 September to submit their responses.

The RCVS has extended the deadline for responses to its consultation of proposed reforms of 'under care' and 24/7 emergency cover.

In an update on its website, the College said the consultation has been extended 'in view of current national events', referring to the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the period of national mourning.

The consultation will now remain open until 5 pm on Monday, 26 September 2022.

Launched in July 2022, the Under Care consultation seeks to garner opinions from all veterinary professionals - including veterinary surgeons, veterinary nurses, students and the wider veterinary team - on the proposed reforms, as outlined on the RCVS website.

The consultation was given the green light at a meeting of RCVS Council on 6 July, during which members also voted for a separate consultation with the animal-owning public.

RCVS president Dr Melissa Donald, former chair of the Standards Committee, said the consultation “is a crucial opportunity for veterinary colleagues to tell us whether we have got the draft guidance right, whether the proposed safeguards are sufficient, and whether there is anything we might have missed or should amend.”

Professionals originally had until 5 pm on Monday, 12 September to submit their responses.

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Applications open for MMI research grants

News Story 1
 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.