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Learning academy launches in Surrey
The Fitzpatrick Learning Academy incorporates a custom built skills laboratory comprising the latest equipment and materials.

Offers bespoke courses and weekend CPD retreats
 
A state-of-the-art skills facility and a new programme of world class CPD has been launched at the Fitzpatrick Referrals Oncology and Soft Tissue hospital in Surrey.

The Fitzpatrick Learning Academy (FLA) offers bespoke courses such as the Surgical Reboot, as well as weekend retreats for first opinion practitioners who are unable to undertake CPD during the week.

Situated on the Surrey Research Park in Guildford, the FLA incorporates a custom built skills laboratory comprising the latest equipment and materials.

The FLA also benefits from the teaching of independent experts sourced from around the world, in addition to global leaders and specialists on site.

“The Fitzpatrick Learning Academy is the realisation of a dream to capture and distil years of varied practical experience and create an exciting new academic outlet to provide essential learning opportunities to interested professionals," commented
managing director Professor Stuart Carmichael.

“The FLA is a source for new and innovative techniques and whilst not neglecting essential core skills, the academy will make these available as an invaluable resource to encourage good practice and clinical advancement in surgery to the ultimate benefit of our patients."

To find out more about the FLA visit www.fitzpatricklearning.com

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Applications open for MMI research grants

News Story 1
 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.