The RCVS Mind Matters Initiative (MMI) has developed a
guide on wellbeing in the veterinary workplace in association with Elinor O’Connor, Senior Lecturer in Occupational Psychology at Alliance Manchester Business School,
University of Manchester. The College launched MMI to
increase the accessibility and acceptance of mental health
support, and encourage a culture that better equips individuals to talk about and deal with stress and related issues.
“A Guide to Enhancing Wellbeing and Managing Work
Stress in the Veterinary Workplace” was launched at the Society of Practising Veterinary Surgeons/Veterinary Practice Management Association (SPVS/VPMA) Congress in
January. Designed for anyone with an interest in the wellbeing of the veterinary team, it provides practical advice to
veterinary workplaces on managing stress and promoting
wellbeing, alongside examples from winning practices of
the 2016 MMI/SPVS Wellbeing Awards.
A digital version of the guide can be downloaded from
the Mind Matters website: vetmindmatters.org
