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RCVS publishes VN Council candidates list
Candidates contesting three places

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has released a list of the names of candidates for the RCVS VN Council election, which is due to commence on Friday 9th March 2012. Contact details, biographies of the candidates and manifestos will be available shortly from the RCVS website (link) and ballot papers are to be posted to all veterinary nurses who are eligible to vote. Votes may be cast online, by post, or by text no later than 5pm on Friday 27th April 2012.

Two possible places on the Veterinary Nursing Council are being contested by three candidates, one of whom is an existing Council member and two of whom are new candidates. The ultimate result of the elections will therefore include at least one new candidate assuming office and the according introduction of a fresh perspective to the Council.

The candidates are:
Mrs Elizabeth Figg REVN
Mrs Katherine Kissick RVN
Mr Philippe Ramboaniaina RVN

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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.