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. […]
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Rosie Bennett wins place at Head Nurse Congress
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
National Minimum Wage Increases: 1 October 2016
On 1 October 2016, the National Minimum Wage (NMW) rates increased. These increases are designed to pull up wages in line with inflation. There are no changes to the National Living Wage (NLW) – for workers aged 25 and over- which was introduced in April 2016, this remains at £7.20 per hour. However all other […]
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 […]
Boost your mental wellbeing this World Mental Health Day
Mental health problems are incredibly common. It is estimated that 1 in 6 people in the past week have experienced a common mental health problem. Just as people are not defined by their physical injuries and disabilities, mental illness is not a character flaw and is not a sign of personal weakness. Defining people by their […]
New bite-sized courses set to help dog owners keep their dogs in tip-top condition
Bite-sized dog grooming courses recently developed by The College of Animal Welfare’s dog grooming team, will give dog owners in the Huntingdonshire area the opportunity to learn more about how to care for, and groom, their dog’s coat. The new, two-part, courses starting in October at our centre in Godmanchester, will begin by allowing the […]
New bite-sized courses set to help dog owners keep their dogs in tip-top condition
Bite-sized dog grooming courses recently developed by The College of Animal Welfare’s dog grooming team, will give dog owners in the Huntingdonshire area the opportunity to learn more about how to care for, and groom, their dog’s coat. The new, two-part, courses starting in October at the College’s education and training centre in Godmanchester, will […]