We’re delighted that 13 PAT Teams are up for a regional BBC Make a Difference Award and we’re wishing everyone good luck at the various ceremonies taking place throughout September.

Make a Difference Awards recognise the people – and animals – who make life better for others. We’re delighted that so many of our PAT Volunteers and their pets have been recognised for going the extra mile. 

We also know more PAT Teams were nominated and shortlisted, so well done everyone. Thank you from Pets As Therapy for creating magical moments across the UK.

So far, PAT Volunteers who are regional finalists are:

• Lynn Love & Quito BBC Radio Berkshire
• Nick Pugh & Finn & Phoebe BBC Radio Cambridgeshire
• Steven Hornsby & Molly BBC Radio Cumbria
• Geoff Smith & Baxter BBC Radio Cumbria
• Nick Jarrold BBC Radio Devon
• Cathy Jones & Poppy BBC Radio Hereford & Worcester
• Penny Griffiths & Aura BBC Radio Hereford & Worcester
• Deborah Boyle & Mabel BBC Radio Kent
• Linzi Bannister & Dr Riggs BBC Radio Lancs
• Kate Clarkson & Fergus BBC Radio Manchester
• Sheila Cook & Stanley BBC Radio Oxford
• Mary McPherson & Nelly BBC Radio Solent
• Frank Warner & Troy