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Free mental health training for student vets and VNs
“Students are key to ensuring the veterinary professions continue to have passionate and dedicated vets and vet nurses joining the workforce" - Lisa Quigley, MMI.

The course will be delivered in partnership with Mental Health First Aid England.

A free mental health training course to help student vets and VNs spot the signs of poor mental health and better support someone who could be struggling has been announced by the RCVS Mind Matters Initiative (MMI).

Taking place in cities across the UK, the sessions are being held in-person and online throughout August, with all sessions fully funded by the MMI.

Students will learn how to identify when someone could be struggling with their mental health, how to support someone dealing with a mental health issue and how to embed a culture of mental wellbeing across their vet school and future workplace.

After completing the course,  participants will receive a mental health qualification and a certificate to show they have undergone the training. The upcoming training dates and locations are:

Brighton, The Mercure Seafront – 2 August (online) and 6 August (in-person)
Glasgow, Grand Central Hotel - 9 August (online) and 13 August (in-person) 
Cardiff, The Angel Hotel - 24 August (online) and 27 August (in-person)
Leeds, DoubleTree by Hilton Leeds City Centre – 25 August (online) and 27 August (in-person)
Gloucester, Woodrow House (BSAVA office) – Dates TBC  

Mind Matters Initiative Manager, Lisa Quigley, said: “Students are key to ensuring the veterinary professions continue to have passionate and dedicated vets and vet nurses joining the workforce. It’s vital that we help students to look after their own mental health and teach them how to look out for the wellbeing of their fellow students and future colleagues, and we’re pleased to be expanding our current Mental Health First Aid training programme to students.

“We hope that by providing mental health training for students, and equipping them with wellbeing skills before they start work, we will encourage the next generation of veterinary professionals to champion mental wellbeing in the workplaces, which will help to encourage vet teams that are increasingly supportive and welcoming.”   

BSAVA President, Alison Speakman, said: “BSAVA are delighted to be able to support the RCVS Mind Matters Initiative mental health first aid training courses for students. We are looking forward to holding a course at our Woodrow House headquarters to equip students with the skills to become valuable Mental Health First Aiders within their peer groups and future workplaces.”

For more information about the course and to book your place, visit vetmindmatters.org

 

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Webinar to explore history of KC breed registers

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 A free webinar exploring the development of the Kennel Club's registration system and the evolution of closed breed registers has been announced.

Hosted by Dr Alison Skipper, veterinary and research advisor at the Kennel Club, the webinar will delve into the development of the registry and how the changing landscape of scientific knowledge has shaped breeding practices. It will also look at what this means for the future of pedigree dogs.

The session will culminate with a look at The Kennel Club's ongoing and future engagement in this area, with a chance for attendees to put forward their thoughts and questions for discussion.

This event takes place on Microsoft Teams on Tuesday, 10 June at 7pm. To learn more, visit events.teams.microsoft.com  

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UK's BSE risk status downgraded

The WOAH has downgraded the UK's international risk status for BSE to 'negligible'.

Defra says that the UK's improved risk status recognises the reputation for having the highest standards for biosecurity. It adds that it demonstrates decades of rigorous animal control.

Outbreaks of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy, also known as mad cow disease, have previously resulted in bans on Britain's beef exports.

The UK's new status could lead to expanded trade and better confidence in British beef.

Christine Middlemiss, the UK's chief veterinary officer, said: "WOAH's recognition of the UK as negligible risk for BSE is a significant milestone and is a testament to the UK's strong biosecurity measures and the hard work and vigilance of farmers and livestock keepers across the country who have all played their part in managing the spread of this disease.