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Fundraising challenge for PDSA hospital team
"We all feel so passionately about fundraising - especially right now in the current economic climate." - James Funnell

The team of 10 will climb highest peak in Yorkshire Dales.

On Saturday 18 March, a team of 10 from the Leeds PDSA pet hospital are walking up Whernside mountain in the Yorkshire Dales. They are undertaking the eight mile trek to raise money for the pets in their care.

In 2022, the team in Leeds saw 8,300 pets and provided over 16,500 consultations, of which 12,000 were face-to-face. These services cost PDSA over £1 million to run.

The Leeds hospital is one of 48 PDSA pet hospitals in the UK that provides life-saving treatment to pets.

PDSA was established in 1917 by Maria Dickinson, who devoted her life to improving the welfare of pets. Its mission is to:

  • Provide compassionate veterinary care for the sick and injured pets of people who otherwise couldn't afford to pay the full cost of treatment
  • Provide pet welfare advice and practical preventive support to combat unnecessary illness, pain and suffering of pets in low-income households

Leeds pet hospital leader James Funnell said: “We all see first-hand how our service is a lifeline to so many pets and their owners in the local community which is why we all feel so passionately about fundraising – especially right now in the current economic climate."

Amy Wareing-Reid, fundraising manager at PDSA said: “The team at Leeds PDSA Pet Hospital are a shining example to us all – going above and beyond their day-to-day roles to raise vital funds for the charity. We’re enormously grateful to them all!”

Donations can be made via the team's Just Giving page.

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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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News Shorts
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.