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Webinars announced on young people and animal abuse
The webinars will be free to attend.
The sessions will be hosted by the Scottish SPCA.

The Scottish SPCA has announced that it will host a pair of free webinars on the subject of children, young people and animal abuse.

Gilly Mendes Ferreira, the Scottish SPCA’s director of innovation and strategic relations, and Joanne M. Williams, professor of applied development psychology at the University of Edinburgh, will lead the sessions.

They will look at the subject of animal abuse by children and young people, and what to do when confronted by such a situation. There will also be the opportunity for participants to share their own thoughts and experiences, as well as ask questions.

The webinars will be held on:
  • Wednesday, 26 April: 10am-11am
  • Wednesday, 3 May: 7pm-8pm
The two experts recently collaborated on a book on the subject: Understanding Animal Abuse and How to Intervene with Children and Young People: A Practical Guide for Professionals Working with People and Animals.

Speaking to mark the publication of the book, Ms Ferreira said: “In recent years, we have established a worrying trend in young people being more exposed to animal abuse. This, combined with new research showing the devastating long-term impact such experiences can have, mean intervening to prevent abuse and educating people on animal welfare is critically important.”

Tickets for the free webinars can be booked online.

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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.