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RCVS changes governance of Fellowship scheme
It has also been decided that certain board members will be elected from within the fellowship.

Board expanded and elections announced 

The RCVS Fellowship scheme has announced changes to its governance structure, including adding more board members and introducing elections for certain key roles.

In order to achieve its three-year plan, the fellowship is adding three new members to its board. Going forward the 10-strong team will include new positions, including the immediate past chair and two members that deliver specific projects and engage with the wider fellowship.

It has also been decided that certain board members will be elected from within the fellowship - this will include the chair and vice-chair, as well as the two new positions.

Nominations are due to open next week and the election period will start towards the end of July. All fellows are eligible to vote and put themselves forward as candidates.

Elections will be held this year for the chair position and the two projects and engagement board members. An election will be held for the vice-chair position in 2020.

Anthony Roberts, RCVS director of leadership and innovation, said: “This is an excellent opportunity for Fellows to help lead the Fellowship towards its ambition to become a learned society and a source of informed, evidence-based opinion on a variety of veterinary matters.

“We encourage Fellows to put themselves forward for these exciting and influential positions”.

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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.