"Equality and Diversity" is a concept and a set of principles aimed at promoting fairness, inclusivity, and equal opportunities for all individuals, regardless of their background, characteristics, or circumstances.
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Kimberley O’Neill is a former student at The College of Animal Welfare, having achieved the Level 2 Diploma for Veterinary Care Assistants in 2015. To mark World Autism Awareness Day, Kim has kindly agreed to share her story of her experiences with Asperger’s Syndrome. I was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome, a mild form of autism, at […]
Did you know that in primary schools in the UK, 8 or 9 children in every class will have tooth decay? That equates to approximately 3.3 million children between the ages of 0-14 years old. What can we do to improve dental health in our children? Brush your teeth for 2 minutes every day using […]
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 […]
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.* […]
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 […]
Discrimination is the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people. Discrimination can take many forms, such as direct discrimination, where you are treated less favourably than someone else as a direct result of anything from gender and sexual orientation, to religious or political beliefs. Other forms include indirect discrimination, when a rule or […]
This month’s prize competition topic is Zero Discrimination Day – enter and be in with a chance to win a £20 amazon voucher! Zero Discrimination Day, celebrated on 1 March, is an annual worldwide event that promotes diversity and recognises that everyone counts. The day is actively promoted to celebrate everyone’s right to live a full life with […]
Congratulations to Claire Hobson RVN Cert Hydro, Veterinary Nursing Lecturer at our Leeds centre, for winning our February Equality & Diversity competition. During February , the College invited students and staff to submit entries around the theme LGBT History Month; to which Claire submitted an excellent display board raising awareness of LGBT terminology. This month’s competition theme […]
Many countries are making progress when it comes to LGBT rights. For example since 1990, 40 countries have decriminalised homosexuality, over 30 have outlawed homophobic hate crimes; and as of 2015, over 60 countries legally protect a LGBT people at work.* However, many people around the world still struggle with violence and inequality on a […]
Safer Internet Day is about promoting internet safety; safe, responsible and positive use of digital technology. The day offers the opportunity to highlight positive uses of technology and to explore the role we all play in helping to create a better and safer online community. Below is a short guide to staying safe online. Easy-to-forget […]