News Archives - Canine Concern

Coronavirus Advice and Guidance

By Mina O'Brien

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17th March 2020

During these unprecedented times, we have been in touch with our members as we acknowledge our visits will be affected to care homes, schools, hospitals and other community settings. Please keep up to date with the latest advice using the links below. The World Health Organisation www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public The Government advice www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-the-public. The World Health Animal link […]

Local Health & Wellbeing event raised over £500 for Canine Concern

By Mina O'Brien

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17th October 2019

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The ‘Your Healthy Living Starts Here’ event was recently held at the Village Hotel in Portsmouth – organised by Any Green Will Do. The day had a focus on physical, mental and environmental health and wellbeing and was so well received – another event is currently in the planning stages. Local Canine Concern volunteers attended […]

Canines in court: therapy dogs making the wait for a verdict ‘more human’

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28th August 2016

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Unique in the UK, Chelmsford county court hosts therapy dogs each week, to reduce stress and make court less intimidating David is waiting to find out if his children are going to be taken away from him. He paces the court waiting room and appears to be nearing the end of his tether.