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Learning Disability Week 2017 (19-25 June)
Learning Disability Week 2017 is a welcome opportunity to come together to celebrate the achievements of people with learning disabilities. NHS figures estimate that around 1.5m people in the UK have a learning disability. This year’s theme is employment; around 8 in 10 working age people with a learning disability have a mild or moderate learning disability, […]
Health and Fitness Tip of the Week: New Psychoactive Substances
What are new psychoactive substances and how can they influence our health? Often incorrectly referred to as ‘legal highs’, new psychoactive substances are chemical substances which produce similar symptoms to illegal drugs such as cocaine, cannabis and ecstasy. The UK had the highest rate of legal high purchases in 2015 of any country surveyed in […]
Turn your Love of the Great Outdoors into a Career!
City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Countryside and Environment If you love being outdoors, are interested in the environment around you and are fascinated by wildlife and different habitats, why not learn more? Who knows, it may even be the start of a whole new career! The City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in […]
Health and Fitness Tip of the Week: Coping with Bereavement
Bereavement is the time we spend adjusting to loss. Losing a loved one is emotionally devastating and it is normal to find it hard to adjust to life without them. It is important to remember that there is no right or wrong way to feel when you’re grieving. Some people might lash out, others may […]
Looking to brush up on your laboratory techniques?
We are delighted to be working with IDEXX Laboratories to deliver two CPD courses at our Edinburgh centre on the 2 and 3 August 2017. These practical courses will look at the preparation of samples, identification of parasites and blood cells, faecal flotation techniques, worm egg counts, PCV, recognition of urine sediment, crystals and cells […]
May E&D Competition Winners Announced
Congratulations to Laura Kemp and Claire Edgington for being joint winners of our May Equality and Diversity competition in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Week. During May, the College invited students and staff to submit a piece of work to help raise awareness of mental health. The winning entries consisted of a thought provoking poem […]
Health and Fitness Tip of the Week: Having Pets
It has long been known that pets are great company and have been ‘man’s best friend’ for centuries. However, increasingly pets can help people of all ages with health problems. For example, recently an autistic child was helped with his communication skills by having a pet dog. It boosted his confidence and provided him with […]
CAW Edinburgh Centre Manager Nominated for National Award
Congratulations to Karen Hibell, Edinburgh Centre Manager at The College of Animal Welfare, for being nominated in the CQ Veterinary Nursing Educator Awards 2017; awards that recognise individuals who make a significant contribution to the education and training of veterinary nurses. All the nominations are currently being reviewed and the winner will be announced shortly; […]
Health and Fitness Tip of the Week: Reading
Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body. – Joseph Addison When was the last time you read a good book? If you’d rather be doing something else, you’re not alone – many people struggle to find the time to read, or find more comfort in television and film; but if you’re […]
Save £100s on a Leadership and Management qualification this summer!
We have joined forces with the Veterinary Practice Managers Association (VPMA) this summer, to help those working in a veterinary practice undertake an Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) qualification and save up to £800! Our special offer not only means you could save £100s off your course fees but that you will also receive a […]