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Views sought on Mind Matters strategy
The MMI aims to improve the mental health and wellbeing of everyone in the veterinary team.

The initiative is deciding what areas of veterinary mental health and wellbeing to prioritise.

Views are being sought from veterinary professionals on how key areas of the Mind Matters Initiative five-year strategy are developed.

Launched in 2015, the RCVS-run Mind Matters Initiative (MMI) aims to improve the wellbeing and mental health of all those in the veterinary team, including veterinary nurses, veterinary students, veterinary surgeons and practice managers.

Through surveys and discussions at MMI events, the organisation is currently deciding what areas of veterinary mental health and wellbeing to prioritise over the next five years.

The key areas of strategy are research, leadership, beyond mental health awareness, the veterinary nursing profession, students and new graduates, and equality, diversity, inclusion and civility. Members of the profession are now being urged to have their say by taking part in a short survey.

“Our aim for this survey is to give survey participants a chance to have their say into how we develop the key areas of our new strategy,” commented Lisa Quigley, Mind Matters Initiative Manager. “MMI is for everyone working across the veterinary professions, and we want to know what each of our key themes for 2022 - 2027 means to individual members, to help us to make sure everyone’s voice is represented.”

Participants will be asked questions about how they would like the MMI to communicate about new events, training and announcements. They will also be able to suggest ideas for themes or areas of veterinary mental health that they would like to see in the new strategy.

The survey can be accessed via the Mind Matters website and will remain open until 28 February 2022.

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Defra shares new Sanitary and Phytosanitary guidance

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 Defra has published guidance for the vet sector ahead of a proposed UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement.

The agreement, which will change the movement and trade of animals and related products, could see reductions in checks, paperwork and certification. As well as describing regulatory developments, the advice highlights the importance of animal ID, registration and traceability in disease control and other compliance arrangements.

The guidance can be found here. More detail is expected as negotiations progress. 

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The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee will launch its inquiry into Pet Parasite Medication (PPM) on Wednesday (3 June).

Focusing on treatments containing fipronil and imidacloprid, the inquiry will seek to understand distribution pathways and the impacts of PPM use and non-use on biodiversity and human health. It will also cover current regulation, monitoring, and the potential implications for pets and their owners.

The committee will hear evidence from environmental non-governmental organisations and research institutes. The public can follow the proceedings live on Parliament TV or in person in the Palace of Westminster.