Membership benefits

SCAS offers its members a wide variety of benefits, from specialist training to reduced rates for SCAS conferences and publications. Find out how to take advantage of these discounts and opportunities in the members-only area.

Access to a wealth of expertise

• Professional networking opportunities at the SCAS AGM and annual conference, which includes a varied programme of guest speakers.
• Access to SCAS online discussion groups
• Exchange information with like-minded people

Training and education

The course was very well organised, delivered a range and depth of technical information, and was led by experts in a variety of fields.

AAI course participant

Comprehensive programme of affordable courses, lectures and workshops in animal-assisted interventions, the human-companion animal bond, and pet loss training, run by SCAS at locations around the UK. These can be tailored to suit any audience, from beginners to specialists in the field.

Publications

• The quarterly SCAS Journal is free to members. It includes up-to-date information on the latest research and human-companion animal bond programmes
• Free access to the comprehensive SCAS reference library, including books on loan

SCAS provider network

SCAS wants to connect providers across the UK in order to:

• Share experiences and learnings
• Offer a supportive community for practitioners 
• Introduce providers to our AAI participants
• Participate in placements and skill sharing schemes 

Discounts on courses, products and services

• Reduced rates for SCAS training, conferences and publications

Opportunities to get involved

• Lend your expertise and get involved in areas of SCAS work such as training, conferences and research

• Help strengthen the growing interest in the human-animal bond

Join today

Contact us with your questions about membership