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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. […]
Be in with a chance of having your pet in our 2017 Wall Planner!
This year we are giving you the chance to display your pet in our 2017 Wall Planner! All you have to do is email an image of your pet (only submit one image) to marketing@caw.ac.uk. The image should be high quality (a minimum of 5MB if possible) and have good lighting. Please ensure you include […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]