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Second round of mental health grant opening soon
The MMI research grant programme will shortly be opening for its second round of applications.

The programme aims to drive positive change in the veterinary sectors.

The second round of applications for the RCVS Mind Matters Initiative (MMI) research grant programme will be opening soon.

Launched in August 2024, the programme aims to drive change that will positively impact mental health in the veterinary sector.

Two types of grants are on offer, with the first being a £5,000 Discovery Grant aimed at postgraduate or early career researchers looking to kick-start small-scale studies. The second is a £15,000 Impact Grant targeted towards more established researchers working on more substantial medium-sized projectes.

All proposals should reflect at least one of MMI’s strategic focus areas for 2025, which are:

- Veterinary professionals’ suicide prevention
- Veterinary occupational stressors (including trauma and burnout)
- Mental health in veterinary education
- Veterinary workplace leadership and mental health
- Veterinary professionals’ mental health and equity, diversity & inclusion.

Owing to only one Impact Grant being awarded in the last round, there are three research grants available to apply for: two £5,000 Discovery Grants and one £15,000 Impact Grant.

Applications for both grants are open to researchers at all stages of their career, and are due to open early spring. For more details, visit the Mind Matters website.

 

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Vets launch new podcast for pet owners

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 Two independent vets have launched a podcast to help owners strengthen their bond with pets. Dr Maggie Roberts and Dr Vanessa Howie, who have worked in both veterinary practice and major charities, are keen to use their experience to enable people to give pets a better life.

The venture, called Vets Talking Pets, provides advice and information on a range of topics, including how to select a suitable pet, where to obtain them and how to get the best out of your vet. Maggie and Vanessa will also discuss sensitive subjects, including end-of-life care, raw food diets and the cost of veterinary care.

The podcast can be found on all the usual podcast sites, including Podbean, Apple, Amazon Music and YouTube. 

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RCVS Regional Question Time heads to Edinburgh

The RCVS is to bring its Regional Question Time (RQT) to Edinburgh for 2026.

The event will take place at Novotel Edinburgh Park in Edinburgh on Wednesday, 20 May 2026.

It will begin with supper and drinks at 6.30pm, with an evening programme from 7.30pm. This will start with an update on RCVS' activities, followed by questions and answers with representatives.

RCVS is encouraging an 'open dialogue', in which queries can be raised in a friendly, informal environment.

While discussions are expected to be audience-led, the RQT is expected address major issues including the VSA, the CMA's remedy package and the VN Vision project.

Tim Parkin, RCVS president, said: "It's an important time for the professions, and I'm looking forward to meeting colleagues in Scotland as we navigate this period of change together so we can come out stronger."

Tickets can be booked here.