The RCVS Podcast

In our latest podcast, we discuss reasonable adjustments in the veterinary professions, summing up the work from our recent ‘Let’s Talk Adjustments’ campaign.

The conversation introduces what reasonable adjustments are, the laws surrounding them, and why the campaign was needed.

We then discuss the importance of reasonable adjustments in the workplace – including the personal experiences of our guest, Jenny Seward MRCVS – a small animal vet and clinical director who was diagnosed with fibromyalgia 15 years ago. Jenny then goes on to speak about how she now approaches reasonable adjustments from a leadership position, and the importance of opening up conversations with colleagues.

All resources from out Let’s Talk Adjustments campaign can be found on the campaign page: Reasonable Adjustments campaign - Professionals

Got a question about the campaign? Email [email protected]

For more information on the latest RCVS news stories, please visit the RCVS News & Views page here: News & views - Professionals

RCVS podcast page (where full transcript of the episode is available) Podcasts - Professionals

Link to WhatsApp channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb78yutE50UlFWxf4h07

Got a question about the podcast? Email [email protected]

In our latest podcast, the conversation delves into veterinary regulation, focusing on the role of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, the importance of legislative reform, and the future of veterinary nursing. Our speakers discuss the need for mandatory practice standards and the potential expansion of the regulatory framework to include a broader range of veterinary professionals. We speak about the importance of public assurance in the veterinary professions and the ongoing efforts to make sure regulation better suits the modern veterinary professions. 

For more information on the latest RCVS news stories, please visit the RCVS News & Views page here: News & views - Professionals

For our latest RCVS events, please keep an eye on the RCVS Events page: Events and meetings - Professionals

RCVS podcast page (where full transcript of the episode is available) Podcasts - Professionals

Link to WhatsApp channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb78yutE50UlFWxf4h07

Got a question about the podcast? Email [email protected]

Summary

In this episode of The RCVS Podcast, ‘Research with Purpose: An RCVS Perspective’, the RCVS Team discuss various topics related to the veterinary profession, including the importance of workforce initiatives, insights from research, and why engagement is the key to progress. They explore the dynamics of vet retention, migration trends, and the myths surrounding the veterinary workforce. The conversation also touches on historical perspectives from figures like James Herriot and emphasises the need for continuous engagement and participation in research to inform future work.

 

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The full transcript is available to view on our website: Research with Purpose: An RCVS Perspective - Professionals

 

Useful links

RCVS Workforce Ambitions Revisited – information on the Workforce project can be accessed here: https://www.rcvs.org.uk/news-and-views/events/workforce-ambitions-sessions/

RCVS latest news: https://www.rcvs.org.uk/news-and-views/news/

RCVS upcoming events: https://www.rcvs.org.uk/news-and-views/events/

We answer your questions about our consultation on governance reform and our recommendations for modernising our governance structure.

This is part two of two, using the audio taken from a webinar we ran on 11 June 2024.

An introduction to the RCVS consultation on governance reform, providing on overview of our unique role as a Royal College that regulates, and the background to our recommendations for modernising our governance structure.

This is part one of two, using the audio taken from a webinar we ran on 11 June 2024.