Fact sheets

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Factsheet List

Factsheet 1The Application and registration process.

Factsheet 2 Volunteer agreement.

Factsheet 3 The Pets As Therapy temperament assessment test - what to expect from the temperament test for your dog.

Factsheet 4 The Pets As Therapy temperament assessment test - what to expect from the temperament test for your cat.

Factsheet 5 Where to visit.

Factsheet 6 The first visit.

Factsheet 7 General guidelines on conducting a Pets As Therapy visit.

Factsheet 8 Confidentiality and Ethical Issues.

Factsheet 9 General guidelines on approaching and communicating with patients and clients.

Factsheet 10 Approaching and communicating with patients and clients - a person who is confused.

Factsheet 11 Approaching and communicating with patients and clients - a visually impaired person.

Factsheet 12 Approaching and communicating with patients and clients - a hearing impaired person.

Factsheet 13 Approaching and communicating with patients and clients - a wheelchair user.

Factsheet 14 Working with children.

Factsheet 15 General guidelines when working with stroke patients.

Factsheet 16 Dealing with loss.

Factsheet 17 The care and welfare of P.A.T. Dogs and P.A.T. Cats - pre-visit considerations.

Factsheet 18 The care and welfare of P.A.T. Dogs and P.A.T. Cats during visits.

Factsheet 19 The welfare of your P.A.T. Dog or P.A.T. Cat - General guidelines.

Factsheet 20 The care and welfare of P.A.T. Dogs and P.A.T. Cats - The Five Freedoms.

Factsheet 21 The care and welfare of P.A.T. Dogs and P.A.T. Cats - MRSA.

Factsheet 22 Supporting a research student with Pets As Therapy.

Factsheet 23 Undertaking your research project with Pets As Therapy.

Factsheet 24 Where does the money go?

Factsheet 25 Fundraising for Pets As Therapy.

Factsheet 26 Leaving a legacy to Pets As Therapy