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Blue Cross names new veterinary services director
Dr Paul Manktelow has a wealth of experience across the veterinary, business and media sectors.
Dr Paul Manktelow joins the charity in its 125th year.

Animal charity Blue Cross has named Dr Paul Manktelow as its new director of veterinary services.

A graduate of the Glasgow Vet School, Dr Manktelow has a wealth of experience across the veterinary, business and media sectors. He also has an MSC in Wild Animal Health from the RVC and an Executive MBA from London South Bank University. 

Before joining Blue Cross, Dr Manktelow was principal of vet services at the PDSA, responsible for operational delivery and strategic service planning across their hospital network. He is also a TV personality, public speaker and presenter of the lifestyle podcast, 'The Consult Room'.

Commenting on his appointment, Dr Manktelow said: “I am really excited to be joining Blue Cross in this symbolic year which sees the charity celebrating its 125th anniversary.
 
“The profession is facing significant challenges and yet the demand for charitable veterinary care has never been greater. I’m passionate about people and eager to support the clinical teams whilst we work together to develop innovative and sustainable ways in which we can meet this societal demand for pets in need. 
 
Blue Cross is a unique welfare charity in that it helps pet owners across a number of areas, and I’m excited to scope out opportunities to collaborate and add veterinary expertise to these vital services.”

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FIVP launches CMA remedies survey

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 FIVP has shared a survey, inviting those working in independent practice to share their views on the CMA's proposed remedies.

The Impact Assessment will help inform the group's response to the CMA, as it prepares to submit further evidence to the Inquiry Group. FIVP will also be attending a hearing in November.

Data will be anonymised and used solely for FIVP's response to the CMA. The survey will close on Friday, 31 October 2025. 

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CMA to host webinar exploring provisional decisions

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is to host a webinar for veterinary professionals to explain the details of its provisional decisions, released on 15 October 2025.

The webinar will take place on Wednesday, 29 October 2025 from 1.00pm to 2.00pm.

Officials will discuss the changes which those in practice may need to make if the provisional remedies go ahead. They will also share what happens next with the investigation.

The CMA will be answering questions from the main parties of the investigation, as well as other questions submitted ahead of the webinar.

Attendees can register here before Wednesday, 29 October at 11am. Questions must be submitted before 10am on 27 October.

A recording of the webinar will be accessible after the event.