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Nominations open for Animal Charity Awards 2015
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The awards celebrate and reward the hard work and dedication of those who go above and beyond in their mission to rescue and re-home animals in need.

Inspirational event celebrates outstanding charities and not-for-profit organisations

Pet insurance provider Petplan has announced that nominations for the Petplan and Association of Dogs and Cats Homes Animal Charity (ADCH) Awards are now open.

The awards celebrate and reward the hard work and dedication of those who go above and beyond in their mission to rescue and rehome animals in need. The three award categories are Animal Charity Volunteer of the Year, Animal Charity Employee of the Year and Animal Charity Team of the Year.

For Petplan, the opening of the nominations also coincide with a £4 million milestone of support to Dogs Trust, where they have helped the UK's largest dog welfare charity to find loving homes for thousands of dogs over the past 10 years.

Petplan's James Branes said: "We are proud to make a difference by supporting the outstanding work of charities like Dogs Trust who play an invaluable role ensuring the welfare of dogs in the UK. Petplan provides much more than comprehensive pet insurance and works closely with over 1,200 animals charities, contributing tore than £2.5 million each year to help them rehome and continually deliver outstanding care to animals in need."

Last year the awards received over 5,500 nominations from charity staff, adopters and volunteers. The organisers hope to exceed that number this year.

Nominations opened on November 3 are will close on February 13, 2015. The awards will be announced at the Bournemouth International Centre on April 22, 2015. For further information and to make a nomination visit http://www.petplan.co.uk/charityawards/ 

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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.