The world has changed a lot in the past couple of years and it’s still changing even now. One of the biggest impacts of the pandemic and its lasting effects is without a doubt an increased sense of loneliness. This Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re going to be talking about how loneliness can affect all […]
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Mental Health Awareness Week: The ‘New Normal’ and Loneliness
Mental Health Awareness Week virtual drop in sessions for students and staff
This year’s theme for Mental Health Awareness Week is loneliness, so we thought what better way to acknowledge this theme than by getting together virtually to find out how we can support you? To make sure we can provide as much support as possible, we’ve arranged some virtual drop-in sessions over the course of this […]
15 Things to Consider Before Starting Your Own Animal Care Business
If you’re working in animal care and looking for more flexible working opportunities, you may have considered starting your own animal care business or becoming self-employed – whether that be as a dog walker, pet sitter, dog groomer or something else. Whether you’re just beginning to think about starting your own animal care business, or […]
Clinical Coach Congress is returning this July!
Clinical Coach Congress is back on Thursday 7 July 2022, and is open for registrations! If you’re a clinical coach, our annual conference offers a unique opportunity to develop the key role you play in the professional development of your students. Here’s why you should come along… You’ll gain 8 hours CPD from the comfort of your own home […]
*New* event discounts available to CAW Veterinary Nursing Students
If you’re a student on one of our veterinary nursing programmes, we’re pleased to announce a special discount on some of our congresses! You can now get a ticket to any of these events for just £49… Behaviour Congress, 7th April Rabbits and Small Furries Congress, 9th June Equine Congress, 3rd November Nutrition Congress, 1st […]
Autism Acceptance Week: 28 March – 3 April 2022
Autism is a lifelong disability which affects how people communicate and interact with the world. One in 100 people are on the autism spectrum, which means there are around 700,000 autistic adults and children in the UK today. How does Autism affect people? Autism can affect how people communicate with others, and how they deal […]
6 Ways to Inspire and Develop Your Animal Care Volunteers
Whether it be helping to care for the animals, or providing assistance with fundraising, administration and marketing; many animal welfare charities and organisations seek volunteers to support their work and mission. Nurturing a reliable, loyal animal care volunteer force can be challenging, but is worth the time and effort it takes. If you’re working in […]
Calling all ‘rabbit and small furry’ veterinary nurse enthusiasts!
Our very first Rabbits and Small Furries Congress is coming to your screens on Thursday 9 June! New for 2022, this congress is a one-day virtual event that explores the care of rabbits and small furries in veterinary practice. You will earn seven hours of CPD and listen to lectures by our expert speakers, who […]
Neurodiversity Celebration Week #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek
“We should celebrate neurodiversity – the world would be poorer and life duller if we were all the same.” Neil Milliken Did you know that this week (21-27 March 2022) is Neurodiversity Celebration Week? A week-long event designed to help people learn more about neurodiversity, and for neurodiverse students to develop a more positive perception […]
University Mental Health Day #UniMentalHealthDay
Did you know that Thursday 14 March 2024 is University Mental Health Day? A day, created by the UK’s Student Mental Health Charity – Student Minds and the University Mental Health Advisors Network (UMHAN), that brings together the university community to raise awareness of student mental health, reduce stigma and create ongoing change. Work to raise […]