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Louisa Baker is the new BVNA President
Took up her new role at BVNA Congress

Louisa Baker has become the new President of the British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA). She was inaugurated at the Presidential Handover Ceremony at BVNA Congress on Sunday 7th October 2012.

In her first speech as BVNA President, Louisa described it as a "surreal experience" to be taking on the role, after only four years since joining BVNA council in 2008 with the "sole aim to support the association in any way I could."

During her time on BVNA Council, she has been involved with the Education Committee, Veterinary Nursing Week and has been Honorary Treasurer. She was also instrumental in the launch and development of the BVNA Revision Apps, and cites her main area of interest as the education of veterinary nurses.

Describing herself as both humble and proud to stand where she is today, Louisa promised to continue the good work of all the previous presidents who have collectively made the BVNA what it is today, with her particular aim being to progress further with statutory regulation for veterinary nurses.

Best wishes go to Louisa in her new role.  

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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.