The first one to be held in Guildford on Sunday 6th October 2024! Early bird tickets prices from just £40!! Ticket sales to be released in June and booked before the 15th of July to make the most of this amazing offer. We have some wonderful speakers covering a wide range of subjects from managing arthritis delivered by one of the leading vets in this area, learning how to spot Alabama Rot and the most up-to-date research on this condition, a presentation on all you need to know about Librela, the science and benefits of laser therapy!! Plus, much more!!!
The second education seminar will be held in Blackpool on the 23 March 2025 - more details to be announced later!!
We hope you can join us on either one or both exciting, specialist led events!
NARCH Education Seminar, Sunday 8th October 2023:
Holiday Inn Guildford
For more information on the event click here
NARCH Education Seminar, Sunday 9th October 2022:
Holiday Inn Guildford
For more information on the event click here
COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS UPDATE 14th May 2021
Please click on this link for the latest NARCH Committee update made on 14th May 2021.
COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS UPDATE 14th May 2021
Please click on this link for the latest NARCH Committee update made on 14th May 2021.
COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS UPDATE 5th January 2021
Following the announcement of a third national lockdown for England on Monday 4th January 2021 please click on this link for the latest NARCH Committee update made on 5th January 2021.
COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS UPDATE 2nd December 2020
Following the end of the second lockdown for England on Wednesday 2nd December 2020 please click on this link for the latest NARCH Committee update, made on 2nd December 2020,
COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS UPDATE
Following the announcement of a second lockdown for England from Thursday 5th November 2020 please click this link for the latest NARCH Committee update, made on 3rd November 2020.
COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS UPDATE NO 2
REDUCTION IN NARCH ANNUAL REGISTRATION FEES
In light of the extraordinary circumstances that are affecting us all, the NARCH Management Committee have agreed that all active RCH's will have their annual registration renewal fee reduced from £115 to £85. Additionally, where the registration renewal date falls in the period 24th March 2020 to 24th June 2020 inclusive, a 3 month payment holiday will be granted.
HOW WILL THIS WORK IN PRACTICE?
For those RCH's whose annual registration renewal date falls in the period 24th March to 24th June 2020 inclusive, a 3 month payment holiday will be granted. Once a 3 month period has elapsed from the date of their original registration renewal date, NARCH will send an invoice to the RCH for the reduced sum of £85. This method ensures that all RCH's retain their sam annual registration renewal date.
For all RCH's with a renewal date falling in the period 25th June 2020 up to and including 23rd March 2021, NARCH will send an invoice for the reduced annual registration renewal fee of £85. Should any further periods of lockdown be put in place by the Government after the 24th June 2020, up to and including the 23rd March 2021 as a result of Covid-19, the NARCH Management Committee will review matters and advise accordingly.
DO RCH's NEED TO ALTER THEIR AUTOMATIC PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS WITH PAYPAL?
No action will be required from RCH's. All RCH's who have a re-occurring automatic payment instruction in place with PayPal will receive a notification from PayPal that their instruction has been temporarily suspended. After 23rd March 2021, NARCH will ensure all re-occurring automatic payment instructions are re-instated.
TO WHOM WILL THE REDUCED ANNUAL FEE APPLY?
Please note that the reduced annual fee of £85 and the 3 month fee payment holiday, will only apply to those RCH's whose names appear on the NARCH Register and will not apply to those RCH's who are suspended from the NARCH Register.
NARCH MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS UPDATE NO 1 - 24th MARCH 2020
Following the Prime Minister's address to the Country at 20.30 hrs in 23rd March 2020 in which the Government issued instructions to stop all but essential contact, all NARCH Hydrotherapy Centres should close with immediate effect.
The Prime Minister stated that this is a NATIONAL EMERGENCY. The measures we are all being asked to put in place are to protect and preserve the health of the Nation - our staff, our clients, the general public, our families, those in high risk category groups and above all our healthcare workers, emergency services personnel and those involved in food production and supply. We need our front line workers to stay healthy so that they can help us. We must all do ourt part if we are to slow down and ultimately stop this virus. Please do your part.
JOB RETENTION SCHEME
All employers may wish to visit the Barlow Robbins website link https://www.barlowrobbins.com/resources/the-job-retention-scheme-a-lifeline-to-employers for details about the Governments new Job Retention Scheme, designed to keep people in employment over the next few months as businesses are forced to temporarily close.
Thank you all.
THE NARCH MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
COVID-19 Update
It is important that all hydrotherapists follow government guidelines in relation to Health and Safety, and Social Distancing protocols.
If any of you are having to temporarily close your centre due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak you may find it helpful to visit the Pool Water Treatment Advisory Group Website (PWTAG) PWTAG Guidance on temporary closure of pools
Canine First Aid Refrehser Courses
With immediate effect and until 1st September 2020, in view of the current spread of Coronavirus, if NARCH members are unable to attend a first aid refresher course they will be able to do a NARCH approved online first aid refresher course. See the First Aid Refresher Guidance document in the Resource Library.
POSTPONED 11th Symposium of the International Association of Veterinary Rehabilitation and physical Therapy to be held in Cambridge, UK on 19th - 21st August 2020. For further information follow this link.
NARCH AGM & Education Seminar: 7th October 2018
The day includes talks on Under Water Treadmill, Professional Working Dogs, Stress and Rehabilitation, and patient welfare as well as a 30 minute workshop on water testing. To purchase tickets click
8-9 June 2018 - Discount tickets for Vet Festival, Loseley Park, Surrey for NARCH members. Don't mid out - 15 % discount available to NARCH members 0 simply use the code NAR15..
Are you looking for a job or recruiting?
We now have a jobs section on the website for members looking to recruit new staff, and for RCHs looking for jobs as hydrotherapists. There is also a section for businesses for sale.
New Rules - from September 2017
New rules have recently been agreed by NARCH to enable RCHs to either renew their first aid refresher training by either attending an approved attendance based first aid refresher course or by completing an approved on-line first aid refresher course. For more information click here - link
Animal Rehabilitation Expo, ExCel Centre,
London, June 10th and 11th 2015 (9 June 2015)
NARCH will have a stand at this two day Expo. The Expo is designed to be
a complete exhibition for any rehabilitation therapist working with animals and
will take place at the London ExCel Centre, Docklands on June 10th and 11th.
The event brings a perfect combination of business services along with the
latest products and techniques in the industry. There will be numerous
exhibitors, together with seminars and workshops, where the opportunity for
free CPD points can be earned.
Over the 2 days the extensive seminar schedule covers topics such as
small animal hydrotherapy, laser therapy, hydrotherapy treadmills, animal
chiropractic and physical therapy.
NARCH AGM and Education Seminar, October 18th
2015 (9 June 2015)
NARCH will be scheduling their AGM followed by another Educational
Seminar on Sunday 18th October 2015 at The Holiday Inn, Guildford. Another full
lecture programme is being planned, with 7 hours CPD being awarded to
attendees. More information will be available shortly.
We are pleased to announce the next NARCH Education Seminar will be
taking place at The Yorkshire Sculpture Park, West Bretton, Wakefield, WR4 4LG
on Sunday 14th June 2015 at 09.30 - 16.30 hours.
The seminar is aimed at hydrotherapists, but other interested
professionals are welcome to attend.
Tickets will cost £90 and will include all refreshments and a light
lunch and you can find details about how to buy tickets by visiting the NARCH
facebook page or reading the e-mail that all RCHs were sent recently. You will
get 7 CPD hours for attendance and NARCH have subsidised this event to keep
education costs down for members. Attendance will be worth 7 hours CPD.
We have four great speakers –Sarah Channon, David Ryan, Angela Griffiths
and Kirsten Foulkes. All will be happy to take questions at the end of their
lectures.
We are pleased to announce our Bristol Education Seminar, to be held at
The Folly Farm Centre, Stowey, Pensford, Bristol BS39 4DW on Sunday 9th March
2014. We have themed the day and speakers around arthritis which can be a
painful, debilitating and life limiting condition affecting the quality of life
for both the dog and their family. We have three great speakers – Scott Rigg,
Veerle Dejonckheere and Kate Vardy.
The seminar is aimed at hydrotherapists, but other interested
professionals are welcome to attend. Early bird tickets for RCHs are only
£65.00 – available until midnight 10th February. After 10th February, tickets will be full price - £75.00. Tickets include all
refreshments and a light lunch and you can find details about how to buy
tickets by visiting the NARCH facebook page or reading the e-mail that all RCHs
were sent on 27th January 2014. You will get 7 CPD hours for attendance and
NARCH have subsidised this event to keep education costs down for
members.
Scott Rigg BVMS, CertSAS, MRCVS – ‘’Osteoarthritis’’ Scott gave such a
great lecture for NARCH in Forres, Scotland we have invited him back - so more
members have the opportunity to hear his lively presentation. He will lecture
on the pathology, cause, recognition and treatment of osteoarthritis in dogs.
Treatment of osteoarthritis is multi-modal and the majority of dogs need
non-surgical management. Scott will be looking at weight control, exercise
management, physiotherapy, hydrotherapy and drug treatments for improving the
function and quality of life of osteoarthritic dogs. In some cases where
exercise expectations are high or where the condition is severe surgical treatment
is necessary. The surgeries will be briefly described along with post-operative
care and prognosis following these procedures. Scott runs a busy surgical
referral service for dogs and cats at Bridge Vets in Aberdeen.
www.bridgevetsaberdeen.org. Scott is happy to take questions and enjoys
discussion and debate!
Veerle Dejonckheere, MRCVS, DVM, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist,
Veterinary Herbalist - ‘’The role of nutritional and herbal supplements in the
management of arthritis’’ Veerle came to the UK in 2003 after qualifying from
the University of Gent, Belgium in 2001. She has worked at several practices
throughout the UK, integrating acupuncture, herbal and first line medicine. She
studied veterinary phytotherapy with Peter Conway at Integrate CPD and acquired
depth in experience as an acupuncturist while working with Lowri Davies at
Smart Clinic. She is a member of the Association of British Veterinary
Acupuncturists, the British Association of Veterinary Herbalists and the
British Veterinary Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Association. In 2012
Veerle started training as a chiropractor at the International Academy of
Veterinary Chiropractic. She has been awarded the UK ABVA scholarship 2012 at
the Australian College of Integrative Veterinary Therapies and used this to
increase her knowledge of Chinese Herbal Medicine. She now works two days a
week as the onsite vet at Chapel Farm Rehabilitation and Hydrotherapy centre
run by Clair Hucker, RVN, CCRP, RCH.
Kate Vardy, MSc Veterinary Physiotherapy , BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy,
MCSP, ACPAT Cat A – ‘’The trouble with arthritis . . .’’ Kate Vardy is the
senior veterinary physiotherapist at Greyfriars Veterinary Rehabilitation
Referrals. She will be talking about the effects of arthritis on quality of life.
The importance of initial assessment and follow ups, planning and good
management for chronic arthritis cases. She will also discuss recognising
changes in your patients, the effect of pain, pain management and how to make
your hydrotherapy treatment more effective. Kate completed her Physiotherapy
degree in 2007 and continued post-graduate study in veterinary physiotherapy at
Hartpury College, England. Whilst studying Kate joined Greyfriars as a part
time hydrotherapist gaining valuable hands on experience with the hydrotherapy
pool and water treadmill. Kate joined the Greyfriars' physiotherapy team in
2012 and has chosen to specialise in small animal veterinary physiotherapy.
Kate has a varied case load of orthopaedic, neurological and musculoskeletal referrals
and has experience with both hydrotherapy and land-based rehabilitation cases
and manages the veterinary physiotherapy care for inpatients. She is a
Physiotherapy Clinical Educator and frequently has students alongside her.
We are pleased to announce our AGM, followed by an Education Seminar, to
be held at Greyfriars Rehabilitation Referrals, The Veterinary Centre, Hogs
Back, Guildford, Surrey, GU31 1AG on Sunday 8th September 2013. We have two
great speakers - Susanna Alwen and Rachel Mowbray. Only RCHs may attend the AGM
but guests are welcome for the rest of the day. Tickets are £35.00 including
all refreshments and a buffet lunch and you can find details about how to buy
tickets by visiting the NARCH facebook page and clicking on this event and buy
tickets.
Susanna Alwen, MA Cantab VetMB MRCVS will talk about ‘’What
hydrotherapists need to know about pain management.’’ Susanna has a keen
interest in rehabilitation and pain management, particularly chronic conditions
such as osteoarthritis. She offers a referral service at Greyfriars consulting
on pain management and acupuncture and was a technical veterinary advisor and
trainer for a veterinary pharmaceutical company. Her talk will provide an
overview on how dogs feel pain and cover the differences between the short term
pain of acute injury and the long term effect of chronic pain. She will
consider methods for managing pain, how these might affect hydrotherapy
treatment and where hydrotherapy sits within a multimodal programme for pain
management.
Rachel Mowbray, BVSc, MRCVS will talk about ’Injuries suffered by
competitive dogs, how to prevent injuries and aid recovery.’’ Rachel spoke at
our spring seminar in Scotland and we enjoyed her brilliant talk so much we
have asked her back again to give people in the south of England an opportunity
to hear her. She has some great film in her presentation (some will make you
wince!) and is entertaining and scientific in her approach. Sports Medicine is
a growing field and hydrotherapists should be well informed about the type of
injuries competitive dogs suffer and why. Rachel Mowbray is the official vet
for the Kennel Club’s GB Agility Team. Rachel has competed with her champion
agility dog, Nutmeg, at the highest level all over the world. Rachel is part of
the team at ‘Petrehab’ in Gloucestershire – www.pet-rehab.co.uk
All RCHs who attend the Education Seminar will get 7 CPD hours.
We are pleased to announce the speakers for the NARCH Education Seminar
at Forres, Scotland. They include vets Rachel Mowbray, Scott Rigg and Kiran
Sehgal. Rachel Mowbray, BVSc, MRCVS is the official vet for the Kennel Club’s
GB Agility Team. Rachel has competed with her champion agility dog, Nutmeg, at
the highest level all over the world. Rachel is part of the team at ‘Petrehab’
in Gloucestershire. She will be covering the injuries competitive dogs suffer
and why, how to really see what we are asking our dogs to do, how to prevent
injuries and how to help recovery. For more details and to buy tickets click on
the Event page on this website.
We now have a NARCH facebook page - details of the Education Seminar in
Forres, Scotland are on the page. Plus links to accommodation and news. Go to
https://www.facebook.com/pages/National-Association-of-Registered-Canine-Hydrotherapists/366561746788896?ref=hl
The newly elected Management Commitee met on 24th January - despite
weather conditions attempting to disrupt the planned meeting. New members
joining the committe are Terry Chapman, Adam Gibbins, Lynn Irvine and Deborah
Wickham. The 'about us' section on our website will shortly be updated with
more about the new members.
New Chair Lynn Irvine has many years experience in animal care and
campaigning. She looks forward to continuing the amazing success and growth of
NARCH as the leading hydrotherapy organisation in the UK. In her acceptance
speech she thanked outgoing Chair Angela Griffiths for her unstinting
enthusiasm and commitment over the last three years. Lynn will be assisted by
Adam Gibbins in the newly created post of Vice Chair which was felt necessary
due to NARCH's increasing membership.
On Sunday, 30th September, NARCH held its AGM and 5th Education Seminar.
It was hosted by Greyfriars Veterinary Rehabilitation and Hydrotherapy
Referrals at Guildford who provided an excellent venue, with lovely
refreshments throughout the day including an ample lunch. A high turn -out of
members attended the AGM with further delegates arriving later for the
informative and stimulating presentations and practical sessions.
Delegates were really pleased that NARCH's continuing success and growth
meant the Committee were able to subsidise the day from funds and RCHs only
paid £20.00 for the day.
The day started with an excellent introduction from the NARCH Chair,
Angela Griffiths, who is sadly stepping aside later this year. However, she is
handing over an organisation that is in a strong position financially and
ethically and that will continue to positively influence standards in canine
hydrotherapy in the future. Committee members were pleased to report that
membership had doubled in the past year, standards were continually improving
in all areas and finances were in good order.
Sue Fitzmaurice gave a first-rate talk on neurological conditions and
responses, together with a useful demonstration on neuro assessment of patients
with full audience participation on the Greyfriars team dogs.
Jerry O’Riordan’s lively and entertaining presentation on Hip Dysplasia
and the treatment options available to patients provided a wealth of
information on the condition, management of HD and possible reasons for
development of condition.
To finish off the day, Keith Fisher spoke about looking after hydrotherapy
pools and ensuring the water is always up to the correct standards. Many
questions were taken from the floor and this proved to be a most useful talk.
Greyfriars have posted photos of the day on their facebook page
www.facebook.com/GreyfriarsRehabilitationandHydrotherapy
Fran Murtaugh, Membership Secretary
We are holding our 4th Education Seminar on 1st July 2012 at the Bentley
Hotel in Lincoln. We have some great speakers covering a wide range of subjects
relevant to hydrotherapists. Places are limited and tickets go on sale on
Monday 14th May - so don't delay as we expect this event to fill up quickly.
For more information click on the Events tab above.
A chance to attend some good informative lectures and learn about the
latest updates in the veterinary world: BSAVA World Congress 11-15th April 2012
Held at the ICC/NIA in Birmingham, BSAVA World Congress 2012 will be the LARGEST
international veterinary event ever held in the UK. The programme includes over
300 lectures including rehabilitation updates on Thursday and Saturday morning
plus your chance to view the commercial exhibition with over 250 exhibitors.
For more information and lecture content visit www.bsava.com
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
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/
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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!
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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 an 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.
To see previous updates see News