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Health and Fitness Tip of the Week: Autism awareness

Did you know it is estimated that around 1% of the world’s population has Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)? Autism is a condition which affects communication and behaviour; in children with ASD, symptoms are often present before the age of 3. There is no cure for autism but there are different support networks; different therapies and learning support. The cause of autism is unknown, however it is believed that it may be linked to genetics.

http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Autistic-spectrum-disorder/Pages/Introduction.aspx 
http://www.autism-society.org/what-is/facts-and-statistics/

 

Hundreds of people flock to Careers With Animals Day

Hundreds of people of all ages and backgrounds visited our centre in Tingley on Saturday 15 October to attend Careers With Animals Day, hoping to find out how they can turn their dream of working with animals into a reality.

With over 400 visitors dropping by to speak to exhibitors and attend careers talks, a fantastic day was had by all. A variety of animals also came along, including Murphy from Murphy’s Army! Tracey Croucher, Short Course and Events Manager at the College, who organised the event, commented: “We had no idea how many people to expect on the day; so we were delighted that so many people came along to support the event and learn more about working with animals. We were lucky to have exhibitors and speakers from a variety of animal and veterinary organisations and we would like to thank them all for getting involved and helping make the event such a huge success.”

Careers With Animals Day will now be an annual event at the College’s centre near Leeds, with the next date already planned for the Saturday 14 October 2017.

For those who missed the event, but are interested in finding out more about the courses available at the College, the next course open day is Saturday 25 February 2017 from 10am-1pm. Further details can be found at www.caw.ac.uk.

Hundreds of people flock to Careers With Animals Day

Hundreds of people of all ages and backgrounds visited The College of Animal Welfare in Tingley on Saturday 15 October, to attend its first Careers With Animals Day, hoping to find out how they can turn their dream of working with animals into a reality.

With over 400 visitors dropping by to speak to exhibitors and attend careers talks, a fantastic day was had by all. A variety of animals also came along, including Murphy from Murphy’s Army! Tracey Croucher, Short Course and Events Manager at the College, who organised the event, commented: “We had no idea how many people to expect on the day; so we were delighted that so many people came along to support the event and learn more about working with animals. We were lucky to have exhibitors and speakers from a variety of animal and veterinary organisations and we would like to thank them all for getting involved and helping make the event such a huge success.”

Careers With Animals Day will now be an annual event at the College’s centre near Leeds, with the next date already planned for the Saturday 14 October 2017.

For those who missed the event, but are interested in finding out more about the courses available at the College, the next course open day is Saturday 25 February 2017 from 10am-1pm. Further details can be found at www.caw.ac.uk.

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For more information please contact:
Alison German RVN
Marketing Executive
The College of Animal Welfare
Tel: 01480 422060
Email: agerman@caw.ac.uk

Notes to editors:
The College of Animal Welfare is one of the UK’s leading providers of veterinary nurse and animal care training and education; operating from four training centres around the UK.

The College has a well-earned reputation for excellence and has created a number of unique achievements that have created new opportunities for learning.

For more information about The College of Animal Welfare please visit www.caw.ac.uk

Rosie Bennett wins place at Head Nurse Congress

The winner of our ‘Guess the Animal Tales’ competition, run over three days at BVNA Congress 2016, is Rosie Bennett from Rowe Veterinary Group! Entrants were given ten close-up images of animal tails, and asked to guess which animals the tails belonged to; just twelve entrants guessed all ten tails correctly.

As the winner of the competition, Rosie receives a place at next year’s Head Nurse Congress, taking place from 20-21 May 2017 at Whittlebury Hall Hotel & Spa in Northamptonshire. The prize includes overnight accommodation at Whittlebury Hall, with breakfast, dinner, and access to the hotel and spa facilities.

Head Nurse Congress is an annual event run by The College of Animal Welfare for Head Nurses across the UK, talking through some of the biggest management issues facing practices today, and how leaders can get the most out of their teams. Further information can be found at www.caw.ac.uk/hnc

 

Rosie Bennett wins place at Head Nurse Congress

The winner of The College of Animal Welfare’s ‘Guess the Animal Tales’ competition, run over three days at BVNA Congress 2016, is Rosie Bennett from Rowe Veterinary Group. Entrants were given ten close-up images of animal tails, and asked to guess which animals the tails belonged to; just twelve entrants guessed all ten tails correctly.

As the winner of the competition, Rosie receives a place at next year’s Head Nurse Congress, taking place from 20-21 May 2017 at Whittlebury Hall Hotel & Spa in Northamptonshire. The prize includes overnight accommodation at Whittlebury Hall, with breakfast, dinner, and access to the hotel and spa facilities.

Tracey Croucher, Short Course and Events Manager, said: “On behalf of everyone at The College of Animal Welfare, I’d like to congratulate Rosie on winning the competition and thank everyone that took part.”

Head Nurse Congress is an annual event run by The College of Animal Welfare for Head Nurses across the UK, talking through some of the biggest management issues facing practices today, and how leaders can get the most out of their teams. Further information can be found at www.caw.ac.uk/hnc or by calling the College on 01480 422060.

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For more information please contact:
Alison German RVN
Marketing Executive
The College of Animal Welfare
Tel: 01480 422060
Email: agerman@caw.ac.uk

Notes to editors:
The College of Animal Welfare is one of the UK’s leading providers of veterinary nurse and animal care training and education; operating from four training centres around the UK.

The College has a well-earned reputation for excellence and has created a number of unique achievements that have created new opportunities for learning.

For more information about The College of Animal Welfare please visit www.caw.ac.uk

Health and Fitness Tip of the Week: Wear it Pink

Did you know around 1 in 8 woman are diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime? October is breast cancer awareness month; you can show your support by wearing pink. Checking your breasts regularly can help find any unusual lumps. Early detection increases the chances of a better recovery.

As you get older your chances of getting breast cancer increase but this doesn’t mean you can’t get it at a young age. Reducing your alcohol intake can reduce the chances of getting breast cancer.

Look out for symptoms such as lumps, dents, rashes, swelling, size difference and colour change around the chest area including armpits. If you have any of these symptoms make an appointment with your GP as soon as possible.

http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Cancer-of-the-breast-female/Pages/Introduction.aspx
http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Cancer-of-the-breast-male/Pages/Introduction.aspx

OSCE Practicals for Clinical Coaches

Ever wanted to know more about the City & Guilds OSCEs?

Then this course is for you!

The day will involve an in-depth look at the current OSCE tasks, including the correct techniques for each task, the recent changes and the common causes of failure.

All the most common OSCEs will be covered, with special attention paid to areas you feel need extra work.

The course is running at our centre in Leeds on Thursday 3 November. To book, please see our website.

 

Health and Fitness Tip of the Week: ADHD awareness

Did you know it is thought that around 2% to 5% of school aged children may have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)? People are commonly diagnosed between age 6 to 12. There is no cure for ADHD but with the right support it can be managed; medication and therapy can help adults deal with the disorder.

The exact cause of ADHD is unknown, however a number of factors is thought to play a part, for instance brain function and structure, premature birth, exposure to certain toxins at a young age and passed on through genetics.

http://www.youngminds.org.uk/for_children_young_people/whats_worrying_you/adhd
http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder/Pages/Introduction.aspx
http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder/Pages/Causes.aspx

BVZS issue guidelines for wildlife rescue and rehabilitation

The British Veterinary Zoological Society (BVZS) has issued Guidelines for veterinary surgeons and wildlife professionals working in the field of British native wildlife rescue and rehabilitation. The guidelines clarify the law relating to this area for all stakeholders and promote best practice within wildlife rescue centres.

The guidelines offer support to veterinary surgeons, veterinary nurses and wildlife rehabilitators, in order to promote and achieve the best possible care and welfare for indigenous British wild animals in accordance with UK law.

Mark Stidworthy, BVZS President, said: “The rescue and rehabilitation of wildlife by veterinary surgeons and wildlife professionals is highly valued by the British public, making a positive contribution to local communities, the health and welfare of individual animals and to conservation. We hope these Guidelines will inform best practice in this area and ensure its continued success.”

The guidelines can be found on the BVZS website.

Health and Fitness Tip of the Week: Stoptober

Did you know smoking is the biggest cause of death and illness in the UK? 1 cigarette contains around 4800 chemicals; only 69 are known. Smoking can cause unrepairable damage to our lungs which make it harder for smokers to breathe.

Passive smoking is dangerous because although you can’t see the smoke the chemicals can still be in the air and on clothing. This can increase the chances of a non-smoker developing lung cancer.

If you need advice on how to stop smoking contact your GP or have a look on their website. There are lots of way to assist you in quitting smoking such as the E-cig, nicotine patch, nicotine chewing gum, nasal/mouth spray and tablets.

Stop smoking for 28 days in October for stoptober and take part in a nationwide challenge!

https://www.nhs.uk/smokefree/stoptober/coming_soon
http://www.nhs.uk/livewell/smoking/Pages/stopsmokingnewhome.aspx