Age: There are 10.3 million people aged over 65 in the UK today – this will rise to 12.5 million by 2020. Disability: There are over 11 million people with a limiting long-term illness, impairment or disability in the UK. The prevalence of disability rises with age. Around 6 per cent of children are disabled, […]
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The College of Animal Welfare 2015 Term Dates
Just a reminder that term dates for 2015 can be found on our website.
The Early Bird Catches the Low Price CPD!
The College of Animal Welfare is pleased to announced that delegates are now able to book places on its Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses, six months in advance of the course date, for a special early bird discount price of just £99*. This fantastic new early bird offer (which allows a saving of up to […]
How Much Does Stress Cost You?
Mark Hedberg, DrMedVet MRCVS Ask anybody about stress in their job and you’ll get responses ranging from eye-rolls to the classic dry humor that Britain is famous for. Long hours, high stress situations (emergencies or unplanned extra work!!) and poor pay (the UK National Minimum Wage is less than £12,000/pa after tax1) combine to […]
Student Veterinary Nurses Go Back in Time!
On Thursday 11December, third year veterinary nursing students from The College of Animal Welfare’s Potters Bar centre dressed up as RANAs (Registered Animal Nursing Auxiliaries) for the day to mark the end of their programme and to celebrate the College’s Jubilee Anniversary. The students were inspired to do this when they studied the veterinary nursing […]
Student Veterinary Nurses Go Back in Time!
On Thursday 11 December, third year veterinary nursing students from The College of Animal Welfare’s Potters Bar centre dressed up as RANAs (Registered Animal Nursing Auxiliaries) for the day to mark the end of their programme and to celebrate the College’s Jubilee Anniversary. The students were inspired to do this when they studied the veterinary […]
Planned CAW VLE Upgrade – Saturday 20 December
Due to a planned upgrade, The College of Animal Welfare’s VLE system be unavailable for use on Saturday, 20th December for approximately four hours. If you have any queries about the upgrade or system downtime, please contact your course tutor. We apologise in advance for any inconvenience this may cause.
Three simple tips to get the most from your team in 2015
Laura Kemp The key word in the title of this article is ‘team’. Not colleagues, co-workers or employees but team. Afterall, as we’ve all heard: “Teamwork makes the dream work!” – John C. Maxwell Everyone in your company has a unique role to play, without each individual there is a gap in the process. […]
RCVS news: Veterinary nurses reminded to pay overdue fees
Veterinary nurses who wish to remain on the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Register/List of Veterinary Nurses are reminded that their renewal fees need to be paid to the College by 31 December 2014. Letters have been sent to 938 registered/listed veterinary nurses whose fees are outstanding, reminding them that the annual renewal fee […]
Secret Santa Struggle?
Yes, it’s edging closer to that time of year when the chances are you face a wide spread dilemma – what on earth are you meant to get as a secret Santa present for your colleague? Perhaps you may not know the staff member that well, do you choose a ‘funny gift’ and hope you […]