Discrimination is the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people. Discrimination can take many forms, such as direct discrimination, where you are treated less favourably than someone else as a direct result of anything from gender and sexual orientation, to religious or political beliefs. Other forms include indirect discrimination, when a rule or […]
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Zero Discrimination Day (1 March)
E&D Competition of the Month: Zero Discrimination Day
This month’s prize competition topic is Zero Discrimination Day – enter and be in with a chance to win a £20 amazon voucher! Zero Discrimination Day, celebrated on 1 March, is an annual worldwide event that promotes diversity and recognises that everyone counts. The day is actively promoted to celebrate everyone’s right to live a full life with […]
LGBT History Month Competition Winner Announced
Congratulations to Claire Hobson RVN Cert Hydro, Veterinary Nursing Lecturer at our Leeds centre, for winning our February Equality & Diversity competition. During February , the College invited students and staff to submit entries around the theme LGBT History Month; to which Claire submitted an excellent display board raising awareness of LGBT terminology. This month’s competition theme […]
LGBT History Month: Progress still to be made
Many countries are making progress when it comes to LGBT rights. For example since 1990, 40 countries have decriminalised homosexuality, over 30 have outlawed homophobic hate crimes; and as of 2015, over 60 countries legally protect a LGBT people at work.* However, many people around the world still struggle with violence and inequality on a […]
The College Of Animal Welfare National Apprenticeship Week Awards (6-10 March 2017)
Do you know an apprentice that has gone beyond the call of duty or is excelling in their position? Perhaps you are an apprentice and think your employer or tutor deserves some recognition for the support and opportunities they are giving you. Why not nominate them for an award as part of The College of […]
Exhibitor opportunities at TP Congress and Head Nurse Congress!
We still have a few available exhibitor opportunities at our forthcoming congresses – TP Congress on the 20-21 March and Head Nurse Congress on 20-21 May. Our limited exhibitor numbers and cost effective packages make it easier for you to get your products and services in front of key influencers in veterinary practices around the […]
Bursaries available to support veterinary nurse training
The British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) has announced the details for its 2017 bursaries. The following bursaries are available for BVNA members to apply for: BVNA Education Bursary – up to £500 available as assistance for VNs or students in training or furthering their veterinary nursing education. The Kennel Club Charitable Trust Bursary – A […]
NPL Professional Behaviour Evaluation – September 2016 / January 2017 Start VN Students
The professional behaviour evaluation is completed on the Nursing Progress Log (NPL) when a student reaches 10% NPL completion, 40% NPL completion and 80% NPL completion. The student will complete a self-evaluation first, then nominate a peer to complete (e.g. RVN or MRCVS in practice) and then their clinical coach completes an evaluation. Each stage […]
Safer Internet Day 2017: A guide to staying safe online
Safer Internet Day is about promoting internet safety; safe, responsible and positive use of digital technology. The day offers the opportunity to highlight positive uses of technology and to explore the role we all play in helping to create a better and safer online community. Below is a short guide to staying safe online. Easy-to-forget […]
World Cancer Day – Know the early signs! (4 February)
There are over 200 different types of cancer that are all diagnosed and treated in a specific way, however the four most common cancers in the UK are breast cancer, lung cancer, prostate cancer and bowel cancer. Spotting the signs Whilst in many cases the symptoms you experience will not be related to cancer, it […]