News
Changes to Pet Travel Rules (2 January 2012)
The Pet travel rules changed on 1 January 2012 bringing the UK into line with the European Union.
All pets can enter or re-enter the UK from any country or territory in the world without quarantine provided they meet the rules of the scheme. These rules differ depending on where the pet is coming from. Animals that do not meet all the rule requirements must still go into quarantine until they are compliant.
Full details of the scheme, including specific information on countries and territories can be found at www.defra.gov.uk/wildlife-pets/pets/travel
Christine Zink coming to UK in April for Canine Athlete 2 day seminar (2 January 2012)
Dr. Christine Zink DVM, PhD, is a consultant on canine sports medicine who designs individualized rehabilitation and conditioning programs for canine athletes. She is the award-winning author of the books Peak Performance: Coaching the Canine Athlete and The Agility Advantage and co-author of the book Jumping From A to Z: Teach Your Dog to Soar and the DVD Building the Canine Athlete.
Dr. Zink is a charter member of the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, the newest specialty in veterinary medicine. She presents seminars worldwide to veterinarians and working dog professionals.
Coaching the Canine Athlete Seminar UK.
This two-day seminar is full of the latest information about the canine athlete and is updated continuously. Christine will provide information on how the canine body works, and what we can do to improve performance and keep our dogs healthy and injury-free. The format for each day is divided into several segments, with alternating lecture and discussion periods using abundant photographs and videos followed by demonstrations and activities with participants’ dogs.
Chris Zink is known for consulting and writing on canine athletics and is an expert on stem cell therapies for dogs. She was named Outstanding Woman Veterinarian of the Year at the 2009 meeting of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). Her books include Peak Performance: Coaching the Canine Athlete, Dog Health and Nutrition for Dummies, The Agility Advantage, Jumping from A to Z: Teach Your Dog to Soar Building the Canine Athlete: Strength, Stretching, Endurance and Body Awareness Exercises.
More information from http://www.physio-vet.co.uk/
Old Dogs - New Tricks CPD lecture (10 December 2011)
A chance to attend an interesting CPD lecture updating on managing the chronic pain of osteoarthritis in dogs.
Title : Old Dogs - New Tricks.
Venue: Bristol Veterinary School.
When: Thursday 12th January 2012 at 7.30pm.
Cost: £17.00.
Contact: katieking@hotmail.co.uk.
Lecture organised by BVNA South Western Area
NARCH winter 2011 newsletter (7 December 2011)
Catch up with information, news and interesting articles contained in our first newsletter by going to the Resource Library and scrolling to the bottom of the list.
Free CPD Pain Lecture for RCHs (11 August 2011)
Monday 22nd August, 18.30 to 20.30 hours at Greyfriars, Guildford.
Susanna Alwen MA VetMB MRCVS will talk on 'Managing Pain'. Covering how animals experience pain and how pain can be managed using drug therapy. Susanna will also highlight issues the therapist should consider when planning treatment. Full details from Greyfriars on 01483 811172. This talk is free to RCH's and sponsored by Merial Health.
AXA INSURANCE ACCEPTS NARCH (11 August 2011)
AXA Insurance have agreed to accept NARCH with immediate effect and claims departments have been notified. NARCH will be added to Pet Insurance policy wordings when they are updated. This is great news as AXA underwrite many pet insurance products in the UK including AXA Direct, Sainsbury's, PDSA, RSPCA, Healthy Pets, Post Office, John Lewis, Esure, and Debenhams.
JULY AGM and EDUCATION SEMINAR - date for your diaries (10 May 2011)
The NARCH AGM and 3rd Education Seminar will take place on Sunday 24th July 2011 at Surrey University, Guildford, Surrey. This seminar will provide delegates with an attendance certificate for 7 hours of CPD (Continuing Professional Development). But, more importantly, you will leave with a wealth of knowledge from some very experienced speakers. The event is open to both RCH’s and anyone else interested in the field of canine hydrotherapy. Speakers are being booked now so watch this space for more news. Early Bird Tickets will be available online from 1st June 2011. The AGM will commence at 09.00am and preceeds the Seminar starting at 11.00am. Only RCH’s who are on the NARCH register and have paid their annual subscription will be entitled to attend the AGM.
ABC Awards - Advice Desk at July Seminar (9 May 2011)
Tracy Harker, Business Development Manager at ABC Awards, will be at the NARCH Education Seminar on 24th July 2011. ABC is the Awarding Body for the Level 3 Certificate in Small Animal Hydrotherapy and oversees the qualification and the approved training centres. Tracy will be available for advice and guidance throughout the day.
The North of England welcomes the 2nd NARCH Education Seminar (1 May 2011)
Based in the Yorkshire countryside four miles from the historic city of York,and with excellent transport links, Ashkam Bryan College proved an ideal setting for the 2nd NARCH Education Seminar on Sunday, 20 March 2011. The seminar was open to members and non-members and the NARCH committee was delighted to see an excellent turn out. This seminar provided delegates with an attendance certificate for seven hours of CPD (Continuing Professional Development) which members could use as part of the annual renewal requirements which help ensure maintenance of high standards of each and every RCH. The morning session was devoted to a relatively new topic in the canine field; that of providing support for the canine athlete. Angela Griffiths, CCRP and NARCH Chairman, spoke on this fascinating area of hydrotherapy providing an excellent insight, and Dr Marge Chandler, a senior lecturer in Small Animal Internal Medicine and Clinical Nutrition at the Royal Dick School of Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh, discussed Nutrition for the Canine Athlete. Following lunch and an opportunity to socialise and network, Orthopaedic specialist, Andy Torrington, presented on Hip Dysplasia and Treatment Options. This was complemented by a presentation on the role of physiotherapy within rehabilitation for dogs with hip dysplasia by Hannah Theakstone, a Category A ACPAT veterinary physiotherapist. The feedback from the delegates was very positive and due to popular demand the NARCH committee is already planning the next seminar which is scheduled for 24th July 2011 at the University of Surrey in Guildford. Keep an eye on the website for further information including the programme and list of speakers, and how to book.
Hydrotherapy Business Opportunity (16 January 2011)
Established hydrotherapy business in Shropshire (nr Shrewsbury) for sale, or alternatively there is the possibility for sharing of the facilities. Well supported by local vets (but currently only run on a part-time basis 2-3 days per week) this business offers the option of buying an existing business with ample scope for easy expansion and development. Alternatively, everything is easily relocatable, providing a complete start up business package- from equipment and other furnishings through to website, laptop and database software package.
For further information, please contact Sandi Bradshaw at info@wetwoofers.com.
Full House for 1st NARCH Education Seminar (18 July 2010)
NARCH held its first Education Seminar on Sunday 18th July 2010 at the University of Surrey in Guildford. The NARCH Committee welcomed a full house of delegates from across the UK - well done to those from Scotland! NARCH members were joined by non-members and it was most encouraging to see so many people interested in becoming RCHs. As an additional bonus attendees were able to use their participation in the day to count as 7 hours CPD. The programme included lectures on Cruciate Disease by Peter van Dongen, Drs. (Utrecht) Cert VR, MRCVS and on The Mechanism of Pain and Pain Management Options by Caroline Montgomery, MRCVS. Toni Shelbourne ran a session on Tellington TTouch and Julia Robertson spoke on Galen Therapy. The day was rounded off by an interactive presentation by Dean Hart on Stress, Anxiety and Learning Theory in Hydrotherapy when the chocolate consumption for the day went through the roof! Kirsty Arthur the NARCH membership secretary ran a members office throughout the day and was seen to be very busy with enquiries from both members and those who are working towards achieving the standards required to become a member. NARCH will be running further seminars so please revisit this page soon to find out more details
Petplan activate full approval for NARCH (15 July 2010)
Good news – as there will be a delay in publishing new terms and conditions, Petplan have now issued documentation giving full approval to NARCH members. This will apply to all claims submitted on or after 15th July 2010. We have been given a Petplan approval letter to distribute to all RCHs to pass on to clients and referring vets. This letter should be attached to all hydrotherapy insurance claims to ensure these are processed quickly by Petplan frontline staff. Petplan are also supporting us by adding an article about NARCH to their next newsletter. The news letter is be distributed to all veterinary practices in the UK!
Moulton College representative joins NARCH committee (12 May 2010)
Vicky May from Moulton College has joined the NARCH Management Committee bringing a link from the commercial side to education by promoting training to exceed animal welfare and industry needs.
Vicky has management experience from a zoological background and has over ten years experience working with a wide variety of domestic and exotic animals. She looks after the Animal Welfare Centre at Moulton which provides extensive resources for students studying from Entry up to Masters level. Vicky is also the Animal Therapy Centre manager, overseeing a commercial enterprise within Moulton College. The Centre provides grooming and canine hydrotherapy and facilities include both a hydrotherapy pool and water treadmill. The centre sees in excess of one hundred clients per week and is a vital link between training and industry. Vicky maintains standards at the centre and the highly trained staff ensure professionalism in all treatments offered. Two members of the hydrotherapy team at Moulton are now Registered Canine Hydrotherapists.
NARCH publicised in Your Dog magazine (4 February 2010)
The March edition of Your Dog magazine featured an announcement of the launch of NARCH in News Desk, the news pages of Your Dog magazine. Your Dog magazine is the UK’s best selling monthly magazine with an audited circulation of over 30,000 copies sold each month. NARCH is continuing with a media programme throughout the next few months so that vets, insurance providers and the dog owning public will know that by choosing a hydrotherapist from the List of Registered Canine Hydrotherapists they can be assured that their dogs’ care will be in the hands of people who work to the highest standards in Canine Hydrotherapy.
Online Registration goes live (26 January 2010)
Today we have launched the NARCH online registration facility. This makes it quick and easy to send us your details to become a Registered Canine Hydrotherapist. On the home page click on ‘Hydrotherapists register here’ and follow the directions.
You can submit and save information even if you still have training to complete or information to gather. We will send you a login and password and you can then return at any time to update your records ready for final registration submission with NARCH. Doing this will mean we will know that you are ‘out there’ and interested.
You will not need to complete forms for annual renewal – you will simply need to update your first aid, insurance and CPD records on your personal record.
Welcome to a new, more supportive world in Canine Hydrotherapy. If you need any help, please contact our administrator, Louise Mills at enquiries@narch.org.uk
Petplan approves NARCH (9 December 2009)
We have received good news from Petplan who have confirmed that when their Terms and Conditions are updated in late Spring 2010, NARCH will be included in the list of accepted associations. We must stress that, unless you are already on the Petplan list, no claims by NARCH members will be considered until the new Terms and Conditions are printed and distributed. We will keep you informed via this website when this is the case.
VetIndex support for NARCH (8 December 2009)
Thanks go to Simon Guiton, who has kindly agreed to support us by finding last minute space in the 2010 edition of VetIndex. This will really help with getting NARCH recognised. VetIndex is a classified directory of veterinary products, supplies and services which is distributed to all veterinary practices in the UK. Have a look at the VetIndex website www.vetindex.co.uk.
Fantastic response to NARCH website launch (7 December 2009)
With the website live since 1 December, enquiries are coming in about Registration and inclusion on the List of Registered Canine Hydrotherapists. We have received many emails with good wishes and saying how much you love the website.
The founding members of NARCH - a group of professional people, all of whom have a commitment to improving standards in canine hydrotherapy and ensuring that canine hydrotherapists have the help they need to get their work recognised at national level - are excited and encouraged by the first public days of NARCH.
With the increase in hydrotherapy pools across the UK, the need for high standards in training and practice has been recognised by the veterinary profession and the pet insurance providers. NARCH is confident that anyone included on the List can demonstrate high standards in animal welfare and professional development on an annual basis. Canine hydrotherapy will now be able to move forward and gain greater respect amongst veterinary professionals, whilst the public will be assured of the quality of care for their pets if using a Registered Canine Hydrotherapist.
By January 2010 anyone wishing to become a RCH will be able to complete the registration process online but if you can’t wait until then, please download an application form and apply by post.
Keep watching the website for our latest updates and news.
