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BVNA Congress Underway!
CQ Chocolate Fountain.
The 38th annual BVNA Congress continues today with hundreds of delegates streaming in.

Kettering has become the centre of the veterinary nursing world today, as hundreds of delegates attend the 38th annual congress of the BVNA.

Featuring a great range of lectures and an extensive exhibition of companies from all over the UK, this year's congress is offering a thorough CPD programme over three days for every veterinary nurse, from student to specialised nurses such as equine nurses to nurse educators.

The exhibition hall has over a hundred exhibitors, ranging from the BVNA's charity of the year, The Cinnamon Trust, to pets suppliers such as James Wellbeloved to services such as Central Veterinary Services.

Of particular popularity so far has been the Central Qualifications stand which has caused a riot during breaks when delegates have swarmed the chocolate fountain.

"It has been overwhelming!" said Jacqui Garrett, Director of CQ.

Today will see lectures, workshops and exhibition continuing, crowned by a 'Musical-Mania' ball in the evening.

BVNA Congress runs until Sunday 9th October at Kettering Conference Centre in Northamptonshire.

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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.