Training

Induction

Introduction to ADCH

Added 10th October 2025: Introduction to ADCH

This is a training video providing a brief introduction to ADCH.

Conflicts of Interest for ADCH Assessors

Added 6th August 2025: Conflicts of Interest for ADCH Assessors

This is a training video providing information about Conflicts of Interest relevant to your role as an Assessor.

Training Video Library

Member Benefits

Added 11th February: Introduction to ADCH Wellbeing Sessions

This is an introduction to ADCH Wellbeing Sessions presented by ADCH Wellbeing Volunteer, Gary Fielder, which will provide Assessors with useful information to help signpost Members to our Wellbeing Sessions.

You can also download a Wellbeing Sessions poster to share with Members here.

Assessor Training Update - June 2025

Added 5th June 2025: Assessor Training Update – YouTube

This is an update containing information about new training materials and training opportunities which ADCH are developing to support Volunteer Assessors in their role.

Top Tips for Completing Assessment Forms

Added 4th June 2025: Top Tips for Completing Assessment Forms – YouTube

This is a follow-up to the Assessor Workshop session held at the ADCH Conference in May 2025. It contains useful advice from SAWC about completing your Assessment Forms for an Assessment Visit.

Recordings

2026

July 2026

Meet ADCH’s Peer Mentors

Our Peer Mentors provide support and guidance to Members and Applicant Members on issues relating to the ADCH Minimum Welfare and Operational Standards, and this session is a great chance to get to know the scheme a little better.

This session includes:

How Peer Mentors can support Members and Applicant Members

Introductions from our Peer Mentors to hear about the support they each offer

June 2026

The Animal Charity Pharmacy Information Session for ADCH Volunteers

TACP supports animal welfare organisations by providing affordable veterinary medicines and prescriptions. Automatic membership of TACP is one of the newest ADCH member benefits for organisations in England, Scotland, Wales and the Isle of Man.

This update includes:

An overview from Cathy Gurney, CEO of TACP, on how TACP can benefit ADCH members

Details on how to access the support and services available

Cathy has also provided a PDF explaining how Members can set up new adopters, fosterers or carers so they can use the TACP website: Individual Registrations Set Up

February 2026

Member Benefits 2026 Update

This update includes:

An overview of ADCH Member Benefits

An overview of ADCH Wellbeing Sessions from Gary Fielder, our Wellbeing Volunteer

An overview of our Regional Groups from two of our Regional Coordinators, Peter Newcombe and Sarah Eden

January 2026

Assessors Annual Forum 2026

This Forum includes:

A look back at 2025’s assessments

Updates on assessment plans for 2026

Upcoming training and support opportunities

Assessors’ questions

2025

November 2025

Cat-Specific Training for Assessors

This session will support Assessors with little or no cat experience by:

Highlighting what to look out for in relation to the Minimum Standards
Strengthening knowledge and confidence when assessing rescues caring for cats
Focusing on Standards where cat–specific knowledge improves the quality of information gathered for SAWC

September 2025

Dog-Specific Training for Assessors

This session will support Assessors with little or no dog experience by:

Highlighting what to look out for in relation to the Minimum Standards
Strengthening knowledge and confidence when assessing rescues caring for dogs
Focusing on Standards where dog–specific knowledge improves the quality of information gathered for SAWC