APHA
Data Fixes
We have had a high number of datafixes submitted directly to APHA and not copied to the office.
Please can you ensure that all datafixes are sent to APHA.cymruwales.samdatafix@apha.gov.uk & info@iechydda.cymru
TR586 Tuberculin skin test audit: Minimum requirements
An updated ‘TR586 Tuberculin skin test audit: Minimum requirements’ was published on 23/01/26. The Change Control at the top of the document describes the amendments.
The following changes have been made to this version:
• Scope heading added and paragraph 3 amended to remove reference to failed audit
• Failed audits heading replaced with Reporting audit outcomes to APHA and section extensively updated
• Table relating to serious professional misconduct and test validity removed and text placed under headings with minor amendments made for clarity
Official Veterinarian Training
Updated requirement for the nominated Supervisor for conditionally authorised OVs completing the OCQ(V)-TT.
As part of the OCQ(V)-TT process, candidates are required to nominate a supervisor for their practical training period. The nominated Supervisor must be an OV who also holds the OCQ(V)-TT qualification and who is experienced and confident to train the new OV.
The nominated Supervisor is responsible for the supervision of the OV during the practical training process. The instructions at present do not stipulate any previous audit requirements for the nominated Supervisor.
To align the supervisor requirements of both the OCQ(V)-TT and the OCQ(AHP)-ATT course, a new audit requirement will be introduced. The date of implementation for this change will be 01/06/2026 (6 months from the date of this briefing note).
All OVs who wish to act as a nominated Supervisor on or after 01/06/2026 must hold a fully compliant Veterinary Delivery Partner (VDP), APHA or Improve International audit within the two years prior to accepting the role. Where there have been multiple audits within that period, the last audit must have been fully compliant.
If there are any recorded non-compliances, an individual will not be considered suitable to fulfil the nominated Supervisor role.
Non Bovine charts
We ask that all practices remember to copy Iechyd Da, when you forward the completed non bovine test charts.
We have been receiving numerous KPI failure due to the WSA’s not being closed.
Personnel Lists
Can all managers/admin staff please check the practice personnel lists on DEWIN. Please ensure that all old staff members are updated as left practice and that any new starters are added in a timely manner.
Should you have someone starting with you that has been at another Iechyd Da practice then please contact the office and we can transfer all of their records.
If you need advice on how to complete the updates then please contact Tasha in the office and she can offer training.
