Resources from other organisations

Find all the RSPCA's reports and resources for AWERBs, including those co-produced with others.

The Animals in Science Committee (ASC) AWERB Sub-committee has set up a regional Hub network for AWERBS to communicate and share good practice - is your AWERB involved?

The ASC has also set up an AWERB Knowledge Hub online forum - contact asc.secretariat@homeoffice.gov.uk for membership.

European Commission Working Document on Animal Welfare Bodies and National Committees - although the Animal Welfare Body has a reduced membership and tasks compared with the AWERB, this includes very useful material.

The Norwegian National Platform for the 3Rs (Norecopa) hosts the web page for the International Culture of Care Network, which will help your AWERB to fulfil tasks relating to the Culture of Care and includes some resources on assessing the Culture of Care, many aspects of which are relevant to AWERB tasks.

Section 10 of the Home Office Animals in Science Regulation Unit (ASRU) Guidance to the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986.

Single use of needles: how AWERBs can support refinements in practice - a case study from the
NC3Rs.
The above pages include resources that are relevant to AWERBs only; for information on Replacement, Reduction, Refinement and the Culture of Care many other sources are available including:

 
If we have omitted a useful resource that will help AWERBs operate more effectively (including those aimed at other committees such as Institutional Animal Care and Use Committees or Animal Welfare Bodies), please let us know at animalsinscience@rspca.org.uk

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