Committees, subcommittees and groups
Specialist working bodies providing expert guidance on specific areas of veterinary practice and regulation. See a full list of committees and a brief description of their roles on our dedicated committees page.
VetGDP and CPD Engagement Group
The VetGDP and CPD Engagement Group is responsible for monitoring and reviewing polices and the overall engagement with CPD and VetGDP.
Meetings
The group will meet at least twice a year. Meeting will be held virtually except for any exceptional circumstances when face to face meetings will be more beneficial.
Membership
- Dr Jessica Barratt
- Dr Kiera Brook
- Miss Louise Chappell
- Mr Aidan Coe
- Dr Olivia Cook (chair)
- Mrs Elizabeth Hill
- Dr Jeremy Kirk
- Mrs Nicola McLeod
Terms of reference
VetGDP and CPD Engagement Group will report to Education Committee and Veterinary Nursing Council.
VetGDP and CPD Engagement Group is responsible for monitoring and reviewing polices and the overall engagement with CPD and VetGDP. It will:
- Monitor and make recommendations for updates to the VetGDP and CPD policies and guidance documents
- Receive and consider periodic quality assurance reports and to advise action where appropriate
- Monitor and review ways to improve engagement with VetGDP and CPD.
- Monitor and review ways to improve engagement with 1CPD and the VetGDP e-portfolio.
- Review and consider the communication plans for CPD and VetGDP.
- Oversee updates of the VetGDP Adviser and VetGDP peer-review training and guidance
Terms of membership
The group will consist of:
- One RCVS council member as chair of the group
- One appointed veterinary nurse
- One RVN, one MRCVS and two new graduates appointed through applications from the profession.
- Two VetGDP peer-reviewers
The subcommittee has eight members in total with a with a quorum of at least 50%
The length of service would normally be 3 years, however this is not prescriptive and longer terms can be allowed for continuity or consistency of the group membership.