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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 […]
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 […]
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.* […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Recent research has revealed that Britons spend a total of 12 years at work during their lifetimes*. They say doing a job you love means you never have to work for a day in your life; and one thing is for sure – 12 years is way too long to be stuck in a role […]
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 […]