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BSAVA scoops prestigious environmental award
"This is a first step on the road to greater sustainability for BSAVA" - Amanda Stranack, BSAVA CEO.
The Association has achieved bronze accreditation from Investors in the Environment.

The BSAVA has earned an Investors in the Environment (iiE) Bronze award.

The iiE scheme is designed to help businesses reduce their impact on the environment, save money and time, and get promoted for their green credentials.

BSAVA has been working to reduce its environmental impact by printing its publications with sustainability in mind and documenting how resources are used at its head office. The Association has also taken steps to reduce the environmental impact of its annual Congress event and contributed to the development of the VetSustain Carbon Calculator.

The work is thanks to BSAVA's Sustainability Working Group (SWG), which was set up in 2020 by a dedicated team of staff and volunteers. The group made it their mission to explore the feasibility of BSAVA becoming carbon neutral as an organisation, both at BSAVA's HQ (Woodrow House) and association-wide.

SWG chair Carl Gorman commented: “I’m pleased that the concerted efforts that BSAVA have been making for sustainable working have been rewarded with our iiE Bronze award. We will continue our drive towards not only carbon-neutral status but enhancing all areas of sustainability for BSAVA and the veterinary profession. A prime example is our commitment to making Congress 2023 carbon neutral.

BSAVA CEO Amanda Stranack added: “‘I would like to congratulate the Sustainability Working Group and all the staff who contributed to achieving this accreditation. This is a first step on the road to greater sustainability for BSAVA and has provided good insight into what we have achieved so far but also where the future opportunities to reduce our impact lie.”

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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.