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Brooke scoops veterinary wellbeing award
“Brooke works hard to build a psychologically safe and inclusive culture, where everyone feels able to be themselves and contribute" - Lin McGarry. 

Judges praised the charity for clearly recognising wellbeing culture. 

A leading equine charity has received a wellbeing award for going above and beyond to support its staff.

Brooke Action for Working Horses and Donkeys recently attended the BVA Wellbeing awards in London (16 October), which celebrate the dedication and achievements of veterinary teams across the UK. 

Judges awarded Brooke as a non-clinical veterinary workplace for clearly recognising wellbeing culture — from wellbeing activities and regular staff consultations to a survey that helps raise and address concerns. 

Global head of people & culture at Brooke, Lin McGarry, said: “I am honoured and extremely proud on behalf of the People and Culture team at Brooke that our efforts to prioritise wellbeing across the organisation have been recognised with this award from the BVA. 
 
“By enabling our people to work in a healthy environment, both mentally and physically, we are all better able to carry out our mission to ensure that working horses, donkeys and mules are free from suffering and have a life worth living.  
 
“Brooke works hard to build a psychologically safe and inclusive culture, where everyone feels able to be themselves and contribute. We encourage opportunities to continue learning, celebrate each other's success and connect on a social level.” 

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FIVP launches CMA remedies survey

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 FIVP has shared a survey, inviting those working in independent practice to share their views on the CMA's proposed remedies.

The Impact Assessment will help inform the group's response to the CMA, as it prepares to submit further evidence to the Inquiry Group. FIVP will also be attending a hearing in November.

Data will be anonymised and used solely for FIVP's response to the CMA. The survey will close on Friday, 31 October 2025. 

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CMA to host webinar exploring provisional decisions

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is to host a webinar for veterinary professionals to explain the details of its provisional decisions, released on 15 October 2025.

The webinar will take place on Wednesday, 29 October 2025 from 1.00pm to 2.00pm.

Officials will discuss the changes which those in practice may need to make if the provisional remedies go ahead. They will also share what happens next with the investigation.

The CMA will be answering questions from the main parties of the investigation, as well as other questions submitted ahead of the webinar.

Attendees can register here before Wednesday, 29 October at 11am. Questions must be submitted before 10am on 27 October.

A recording of the webinar will be accessible after the event.