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Congratulations to our Make a Difference Award winners!
Six PAT Dogs have scooped The Animal Award at BBC Make a Difference ceremonies.
07 October 2026
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PAT Volunteer secures £10,000 Nationwide grant
A big thank you to Tracy McAvoy who works at the building society – and PAT Dog Jess.
14 September 2026
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Fundraiser cycles from Land's End to John O'Groats
Chick (Chris) Taylor takes on an epic bike challenge, cycling 874 miles across the UK!
13 September 2026
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Young siblings raise over £1,400 for PAT
This summer's fundraising challenge for Matilda and Thom Cottam involved climbing Snowdon!
01 September 2026
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BBC Make a Difference Awards – PAT finalists
Good luck to all our PAT Teams who will be attending regional ceremonies this September.
10 August 2026
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PAT Volunteer is awarded British Empire Medal
Stephen O'Callaghan is recognised in the 2026 King's Birthday Honours list for the work he does with PAT Dog Nya.
30 June 2026
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PAT Dog supports people at Pride events
To celebrate Pride Month, PAT Volunteer Ryan tells us more about his special dog Trixie.
09 June 2026
Volunteer stories
Volunteers' Week: Meet Lauren
And last but not least, here's Lauren and Olive, a fab PAT Team from Glasgow.
07 June 2026
Volunteer stories
Volunteers' Week: Meet Neil
Introducing VAC Neil, who also visits a Birmingham hospital with PAT Dog Stanley.
06 June 2026
Volunteer stories
Volunteers' Week: Meet Jan
Jan and Ziggy are a fantastic PAT Team from Northern Ireland.
05 June 2026
Volunteer stories
Volunteers' Week: Meet Karen
A PAT Volunteer and Assessor, Karen estimates she volunteers for around 400 hours per year.
04 June 2026
Volunteer stories
Volunteers' Week: Meet Chris
Volunteer Chris visits a school and a care home in Wiltshire with her PAT Dog Brock.
03 June 2026