Dogs Trust launched its third annual “Be Dog Smart Week” this week (19-25 June). The initiative aims to teach children how to stay safe around dogs. Dogs Trust officials said 8,000 children have been admitted to hospital as a result of dog bites in the past five years. It is hoped wider awareness could help […]
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Dogs Trust Be Dog Smart Week (19-25 June)
AHT study needs owners to volunteer their horses – Can you help?
The AHT is asking horse owners to volunteer their horses to help in a unique study. The aim of the study is to provide some evidence-based guidelines to the equine industry as to what constitutes excessive rider size, under various circumstances. Riders who are too heavy for their horse or pony can cause chronic back pain […]
World Refugee Day (20 June)
To describe current global displacement levels as indicative of a ‘refugee crisis’ would be an incredible understatement. Nearly 34,000 people are forcibly displaced every day as a result of conflict or persecution; and we are currently witnessing the highest levels of displacement on record. An unprecedented 65.3 million people around the world have been forced […]
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 […]