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CQ welcomes Sue Badger
Sue Badger joins the team at CQ.
Sue Badger, Senior Vice President of BVNA, joins CQ as an External Consultant.

We are delighted that Sue Badger, an experienced and passionate supporter of veterinary nursing, has joined the CQ team as a consultant.

Her roles have included being a veterinary nurse in practice, lecturer at an FE college, and lecturer and Course Director for the veterinary nursing unit at the University of Bristol's Veterinary School at Langford.

With over 30 years experience within veterinary nursing and currently the Dean of Veterinary Nursing at Bristol University, Sue Badger brings a wealth of expertise to the quality assurance team at CQ.
At Bristol, Sue Badger was responsible for setting up and running the courses for student VNs and was also instrumental in the development of the four-year honours degree in veterinary nursing and practice administration.  

Sue Badger has also been past president of the BVNA and is presently the Senior Vice President.

The vast experience that Sue Badger has across veterinary nursing and education will be truly valued by Central Qualifications.

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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.