Our Mind Matters Initiative is inviting all members of the veterinary community to join our new 'Talking about suicide: ten tools (TAS:10)' training, taking place online in September 2026.
TAS:10 is an accessible, sensitive and safe training session that equips delegates with 10 practical tools and inspires confidence to have a compassionate and potentially life-saving conversations about suicide.
Our two pilot sessions will be delivered by Rose Rowkins, co-creator of TAS:10 and a LivingWorks ASIST (applied suicide intervention skills training) master trainer, from suicide prevention organisation, Start the Conversation Ltd.
In addition to a range of other useful resources, this training has been commissioned to help support veterinary practices in meeting our new RCVS PSS core standard, requiring all accredited practices to implement a practice-specific suicide prevention plan, assessing potential risks within the practice setting and establishing measures to address and mitigate each identified risk.
The training sessions are £60 per person, have a maximum of 18 participants and will take place from 9.30am to 1pm on the following dates:
This training is certified and can count towards your CPD.
To find out more and secure your place, please visit our dedicated Eventbrite page.
Coinciding with World Suicide Prevention Day on 10 September 2026, we will be hosting a free research webinar ‘Changing the narrative on veterinary suicide’.
In the webinar we will explore the data, common myths and misconceptions regarding suicide, how we can shift the narrative, and how individuals, workplaces, and organisations can contribute to evidence-informed suicide prevention.
Registrations will open soon.
