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RCVS candidate to bring 'common sense approach'
Lynne Hill
"The important thing is how the College response to the professions concerns."
Lynne Hill hopes to improve standards across all areas of College business

"I want to continue to bring my common sense approach to College business through my experience as a practitioner for many years both as an owner and manager, and from working in education," says RCVS candidate Lynne Hill. "I hope as a female to ensure that our perspective is at the table."

If re-elected to Council, Lynne, chair of the RVN Preliminary Investigation Committee, would like to see VN regulation 'bedded down' in the College with the new Charter.  She also hopes drive forward strategies for the future and improve standards across all areas of College business, including education.

"As chair of the primary qualifications subcommittee, we have produced new standards and guidelines for the universities to meet for education of the vet students of the future. I want to see these in the system to ensure we all get the new graduates we need."

Last year the RCVS came under fire from the profession for some of its decisions. Standing up for the Council, Lynne says that the College did 'extremely well' in response to the concerns.

"It addressed them, it held consultations and clarified advice for the profession. This is what a sensible regulator should do." she said.

"But will every vet agree with every decision made in the future? The answer is no. The important thing is how the College response to the professions concerns."

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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.