Ȥҹapp responds to competition watchdog’s provisional decision and welcomes call for vet practice regulation
15 Oct 2025
04 Jun 2026
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Veterinary professionals have the opportunity to question Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) Inquiry Chair Martin Coleman about the CMA investigation and its implications at Ȥҹapp Live next week.
TheCMA, which recently announced its final decision following its investigation,will begin rolling outits legally binding remedy orders in September.To supportvetteamsto becomeremedy compliant, twodedicatedsessionsdiscussingtheoutcome of theCMAinvestigation will take place at Ȥҹapp Liveat the NEC Birminghamon 11 and 12 June:
Hot topic: CMA remedies – what do they mean in practice?
Friday 12 June at 2.25pm
This willbegin with a presentation and Q&A from Martin Coleman updating on the CMA’s final decision and explainingnextsteps.Ȥҹapp President Rob Williams will then chair a panel discussion withindependent practiceowner and director of Village Vets FormbyKate Higgins; British Veterinary Nursing AssociationSeniorVicePresident Lyndsay Hughes; and British Small Animal Veterinary AssociationVicePresident Susan Little, exploringthe possible impact ofthe impendingCMA Orders on practices and what comes next.
Managing complaints post-CMA, what do you need to know?
Thursday 11 June at 2pm: Business, Careers and Debates Theatre
Thissessionwill seeȤҹapp President Rob Williams joined by head of the Veterinary Client Mediation ServiceJennie Jones, anddirector of Thrums VetsGavin Durston,toexplore how to handle complaints effectively and transparently, and how to prepare for – andparticipatein – mediation constructively.
Ȥҹapp PresidentDrRob WilliamsMRCVSsaid: “TheCMA investigationhas been a constant source of concern and discussion over the past two and a half years,butit isnow drawing to a close, with the CMAstarting to roll outtheir legally binding remedy orders in September.Ȥҹapp’s recent Voice of the Veterinary Profession survey showed just 62% of vets say their practice currently has a complaints system that fits the CMA’s proposed requirements, and we know ensuring your practice is compliant is a daunting prospect, so this session is a chance to hear advice from our panel what you can do to make navigating the changes as smooth as possible.”
The full Ȥҹapp Live programme is available at bvalive.vetshow.com. There is still time forȤҹapp members toclaim a fully funded ticket – .
Ȥҹapp Awards Dinner
There is still time to get a ticket to the Ȥҹapp Awards Dinner, which takes place on Thursday 11 June 2026 at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole and includes a drinks reception, sponsored by a delicious three-course dinner; and DJ and dancing until midnight. For Ȥҹappmembers, the tickets are £79 +VAT.
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