The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) is encouraging veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses to, not only, vote, in this year’s RCVS and VN Councils elections, but to vote online. The elections will feature both a new voting platform and regular personalised email reminders from Electorial Reform Services (ERS) Ltd which will make it easier […]
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Remember to vote in the RCVS and VN Councils elections!
World Down’s Syndrome Day (21 March)
Down’s Syndrome is a genetic condition that typically causes some level of learning disability and characteristic physical features; around 775 babies are born with the condition each year in England and Wales, and approximately 6,000 in the US; making Down’s Syndrome one of the most common chromosomal conditions. Children and adults with Down Syndrome have […]
RCVS launches new CPD pilot
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) hosted two continuing professional development (CPD) pilot days on 28 February and 1 March 2017, training volunteers to trial a proposed new outcomes-based system of measuring and recording learning and development. This trial is the result of a six-week consultation held by the College in June 2016, asking […]
Health and Fitness Tip of the Week: Managing Stress
Everybody knows what it is like to feel stressed. Stress can be a useful drive that can help us to be more productive and feel more energised*, however chronic stress that becomes overwhelming over time can, not only, make existing mental health problems worse, but contribute to the development of mental health problems too.* […]
Head Nurse Congress: Just two weeks left to get early bird rates!
There’s just two weeks left to take advantage of the early bird booking rate for Head Nurse Congress – if you book before 31 March, you can attend both days of Congress for the reduced price of just £215+VAT! Back by popular demand, Head Nurse Congress, sponsored by the Veterinary Practice Management Association (VPMA) and […]
Always wanted to work with animals? Come and find out how!
If you love animals, at some point in your life you may have considered working with them, but what options are there and where do you start? There’s no better place to find out than our annual Careers With Animals Day! Running at our education and training centre in Godmanchester on Saturday 25 March, the event […]
Always wanted to work with animals? Come and find out how!
If you love animals, at some point in your life you may have considered working with them, but what options are there and where do you start? There’s no better place to find out than The College of Animal Welfare’s annual Careers With Animals Day! Running at the College’s education and training centre in Godmanchester […]
National Apprenticeship Week Awards Winners
Thank you to everyone who made a nomination for our Apprenticeship Awards in celebration of National Apprenticeship Week (6-10 March). The five winners have now been chosen. We received some truly inspiring nominations of students and lecturers/employers who have gone above and beyond the call of duty, excelling in their role and making such a […]
Health and Fitness Tip of the Week: Sleep
Did you know? There are over 80 different sleep problems and insomnia is the most common affecting around 20% of us. A solid night’s sleep is essential for a healthy, long life and on average people need around 8 good hours of sleep a night. However one in three people struggle with poor sleep which […]
NPL Guidance for Level 3 Diploma Students
Two new documents have been uploaded to the clinical coach section of The College of Animal Welfare VLE for all clinical coaches supporting Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing students. The ‘Guide to NPL Completion’ gives guidance on completion of the revised Nursing Progress Log (NPL) skills and also makes reference to the City […]