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Cats Protection announces new head of campaigns
Madison Rogers.

Madison Rogers appointed for advocacy, campaigns and government relations.

Cats Protection has announced its new head of advocacy, campaigns and government relations as Madison Rogers.

A key member of the cat welfare charity since 2017, Madison was an essential part of the successful campaign to introduce compulsory microchipping of cats, a measure which the Government announced would be introduced in England.

Madison discussed the work Cats Protection does: “There are 10.8 million owned cats in the UK, with just over a quarter of all households owning one, and it is Cats Protection’s role to speak up for all of them.”

Helping to launch the organisation's Purrfect Landlords campaign, Madison has been an integral part of Cats Protections' current work, and is greatly passionate about its mission.

She continued: “We campaign on a large number of issues, from giving renters the right to own cats to banning snares and calling for licensing of air guns.

“As an animal-loving, modern society, it is important that animal welfare features highly on the political agenda.

“Over the past few years, we have seen a lot of encouraging developments, especially in relation to compulsory microchipping of pet cats, and we are inching closing to renters being given better rights over pet ownership.

“However, there is much more that can and should be done, and I’m looking forward to continuing our work with politicians and stakeholders on important issues affecting cats and the people who care for them.”

Alongside her Cats Protection role, Madison is an executive committee member of the Women in Public Affairs Network, which empowers women to apply for senior roles within the industry.

Outside of work, Madison looks after Moodles, a former Cats Protection rescue cat that she adopted, and is a Girl Guide leader.

 

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RCVS announces 1CPD app update

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 The RCVS has announced a new version of its 1CPD mobile app, with enhanced features for veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses to record their continuing professional development.

The mobile app includes a new 'what would you like to do?' shortcut for frequent tasks, a notification badge, and the ability to scan a QR code from the home screen to easily record an activity.

Users will be prompted to update the app from the App Store or Google Play the next time they log in. For more information, visit RCVS.org.uk 

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Nominations open for RCVS and VN Council elections

The nomination period for the 2026 RCVS Council and VN Council elections is now open, with three veterinary surgeon seats and two veterinary nurse seats available.

Prospective candidates can download an information pack and nomination form from the RCVS website. Individuals can nominate themselves for the elections, with the results to be announced in the spring.

Clare Paget, the recently appointed RCVS Registrar and elections returning officer, said: "If you want to play your part in influencing and moulding how the professions are regulated, and making key decisions on matters of great importance to your peers, the public and animal health and welfare, please consider standing for RCVS Council or VN Council next year."

Nominations close at 5pm on Saturday, 31 January 2026.