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Vet professionals offered free help with self-criticism
The course has been made available for free so as many people can benefit as possible.
Online compassion focused therapy course made available through Mind Matters.

A compassion focused therapy (CFT) course for veterinary professionals with high-levels of self-criticism has been made available for free on the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Mind Matters Initiative (MMI) website.

Designed to address issues around self-critique and perfectionism, the course teaches veterinary professionals how to improve their self-compassion and reduce their self-criticism.

The course was developed at the University of Surrey by clinical psychologist Katherine Wakelin and trainee clinical psychologist Sarah Corthorne. The research, funded with a Sarah Brown Mental Health Research Grant from MMI, saw a randomised control trial used to study how effective the online CFT intervention was in improving the mental health of veterinary professionals.

Dr Wakelin said: “Our recent randomised control trial has shown the course to significantly improve resilience and self-compassion and reduce rumination and self-criticism amongst veterinarians.

“Therefore, Sarah and I are delighted to now be disseminating the CFT course freely to the veterinary profession, so that as many people as possible are able to benefit from the evidence-based resource.”

Dr Wakelin and Ms Corthorne will be hosting a free webinar about their research and the course from 7-8pm on Tuesday, 3 September.

MMI lead Rapinder Newton added: “Katherine and Sarah’s CFT course has been proven to be effective among vets and we are incredibly grateful to them for their generosity in allowing us to platform their course for free on our website.

“We know that mental health is complex and multifaceted, and while there is a fair bit of general research into effective interventions for those who may be struggling with their mental health, there isn’t much that has been specifically tailored and tested for those working in the veterinary professions.

“MMI is about impact, and we look forward to seeing just how much of a positive impact this course will have on the mental health of veterinary professionals.”

The course can be accessed here. Those wishing to attend the webinar can sign up on the Mind Matters events page.

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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.