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The First Independent Level 4 Diploma in Equine Sports Massage has been Launched by Animal Therapy Solutions with accreditation from the Animal Health Professions Register

The Animal Health Professions Register (AHPR) have accredited a new Level 4 Diploma in Equine Sports Massage, the first independently moderated course of this level to be made available in the UK. The course is being offered by Animal Therapy Solutions (ATS) and will be delivered for the new intake of students this September. Animal … Read more

Canine Arthritis Management (CAM)

#YourDogMoreYears THE AHPR are pleased to announce a new strategic alliance with the Canine Arthritis Management The Canine Arthritis Management (CAM) is a veterinary driven online resource aimed at caregivers of dogs with arthritis, as well as professionals working in the field of canine welfare and pain management. CAM aims to change the fact that … Read more

The House of Lords discusses a lack of qualified veterinary professionals coming into the industry

The lack of qualified veterinary professionals coming into the industry was discussed in the House of Lords recently, when The Rt Hon Lord Wigley asked the Government what discussions they have had with representatives of the veterinary profession about the availability of qualified veterinary personnel following the UK’s departure from the EU.  The Baroness Hodgson … Read more

Animal Health Professions’ Register Accredited Training Proves Popular Post Pandemic

Training providers delivering Animal Health Professions Register (AHPR) accredited courses in animal musculoskeletal therapies are reporting a strong level of interest from new students as well as students returning to studies post covid. A generation of young people have had their training and education disrupted over the past two years, potentially changing career paths and … Read more

RPL/RPEL route permanently reopens

Following the RCVS updated guidance for Veterinary Surgeons in delegating work to musculoskeletal therapists at the end of last year (https://www.rcvs.org.uk/news-and-views/news/rcvs-releases-new-guidance-on-delegating-veterinary-work-to/?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RCVS ) where the RCVS advised Veterinary Surgeons “should ensure, before delegation (for treatment), that they are confident that the musculoskeletal therapist is appropriately qualified and competent; indicators can include membership of a voluntary register with … Read more

AHPR AGM; Online Thursday 9th July 2020

AGM starts at 1 p.m. followed by sessions for ideas on how to improve your business. “Working with your clients through co-produced service”; Dr. Alison Pyatt Alison is a Principal Lecturer in Veterinary Services Strategy at Hartpury University and is a visiting academic at Harper Adams University, UK. Her research interests are founded in customer-centric service … Read more

Summer 2020 Newsletter

RCVS Legislation Working Party Report 4th June 2020 On June 4th 2020 the RCVS Council met and reviewed the report of the Legislation Working Party which includes among other things the potential regulation of veterinary paraprofessionals. The Council accepted the recommendations reached by the LWP and have agreed to go to consultation with the professions … Read more

May 10th 2020 Advice to Registrants – Covid 19

Following the Prime Minister’s television broadcast this evening we wish to update AHPR guidance for working during the pandemic. The Government stated they wish to actively encourage those workers who cannot work from home to return to work, with caveats: Our guidance is as follows: You can now return to seeing all cases, including maintenance … Read more

24th March 2020 Advice to Registrants – COVID 19

Following the Governments’ advice last night that you should not leave your house except in very clear circumstances; the guidance in relation to businesses (see link) clearly states “Non-essential businesses and premises must now shut” Whilst the Government have classed Farm Vets and Veterinary Emergency services as critical businesses (they will be able to keep … Read more

23rd March 2020 Advice to Registrants – COVID-19

In light of the current Covid-19 pandemic AHPR wish to provide some advice to our registrants who are having to face difficult decisions in relation to their working practices in this unprecedented time. Most of this information is in line with RCVS / BVA recommendations and as part of the Vet Led team is pertinent. … Read more