Resources: Links
Please note: Any links from this site are provided for information only and do not imply an endorsement of any particular site.
The British Association for Sexual and Relationship Therapy
A professional body representing Sexual and Relationship Therapists. A recent working alliance has been arranged between CPC and BASRT to provide reciprocal arrangements for publications and training materials for members of either organisation.
The Sainsbury Centre for Mental Health
An independent charity that seeks to influence mental health policy and practice and enable the development of excellent mental health services through a co-ordinated programme of research, training and development.
Neuro Linguistic Psychotherapy & Counselling Association
A site for support, guidance and development for Neuro Linguistic psychotherapists and counsellors:in practice and in training,considering and beginning a career as an NLP Psychotherapist or Counsellor
Counselog
Counselog is a safe, secure and simple PC tool that enables you to record your counselling activities: Client sessions, supervision and training. In use by around 200 Psychotherapy and Counselling professionals. Before ordering, contact sales@counselog.com for a CPC 10% discount electronic coupon.
UKCP
The UKCP exists to promote and maintain the profession of psychotherapy and the highest standards in the practice of psychotherapy throughout the United Kingdom, for the benefit of the public.
Department of Health mental health website
Information on health services and social care in England, with links to policy and legislation, information on research and implementation of policy, services and therapies.
NHS Alliance
An organisation which represents primary care, primary care organisations and those who work within primary care.
The RNIB's virtual community
The primary aim of the site is to promote access to appropriate psychological support services for people with Visual Impairment by providing information, research and live discussion opportunities to Counsellors practising in a wide range of clinical settings.
MIND
Mind is the leading mental health charity in England and Wales. Mind works to create a better life for everyone with experience of mental distress.
Counselling Channel website
The Counselling Channel is the world’s first internet TV channel devoted to counselling and related fields. Future planned programmes include master-classes, regular news broadcasts, panel discussions and conference/seminar coverage.
Derbyshire Mental Health Services
The Derbyshire MH Services website was launched last summer, and they are in the process of updating it further. The website has great potential for all staff, service users and their carers to access up-to-date information regarding NICE guidelines, relevant local information and information regarding evidence based best practice.
Towergate Professional Risks
Preferential Rates on Professional Liability Insurance for members of CPC Towergate Professional Risks is a specialist provider of Professional Liability Insurance policies. Part of the Towergate Partnership, the UK's largest independent general insurance intermediary, we have over 47,000 clients and we understand the complexities of such claims and how to support clients through the trauma and stress. As a member of the CPC you are able to receive a specially negotiated discount on the cost of this policy. Please see below for ways in which you can take advantage of this offer. You can now obtain a quote and even arrange and pay for cover online through our secure website at www.towergateprofessionalrisks.co.uk. Arranging the cover takes just a matter of minutes and you can be insured instantly. If you would prefer to speak to an adviser and have any queries about the cover, our dedicated team are on hand to help and would be happy to discuss your needs and give you a quotation. Tel: 0113 391 9555 (Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm) Email: professionalrisks@towergate.co.uk
Balens Insurance
CPC have a customised insurance scheme with discounted rates available to members only. The policy is one of the widest available on the market including many important features that other ones may not. The policy has been arranged through Balens Ltd and the insurer for the scheme is the Zurich and DAS Legal Expenses. Balens are a well Established, fourth generation family-run business with 38 plus personnel dedicated to looking after Health Professionals. They are built on solid roots going back to 1950 and are Pioneers in the development of top quality cover for all types of Health Professional with special rates and industry leading cover that has been developing and improving over 22 years in this speciality. The scheme will cover thousands of other therapies/activities you may require cover for and many at no extra premium subject to suitable qualification held. The Insurance Scheme premium is only £55.00 for an indemnity limit of £6,000,000. Some of the features covered in the policy consist of Medical Malpractice, Professional Indemnity, Public Liability, Product Liability, Loss of Reputation, Breach of Intellectual Property, Client Confidentiality Protection, Loss of Documents cover, First Aid cover as well as Good Samaritan Acts. The indemnity limit is £6,000,000 and this is the maximum per claim however unlike other policies on the market, they allow an unlimited number of 6M claims in the year and unlimited legal defence costs are included on top of the 6M. Included is Retro-active cover to pick up any previous insured work performed at no extra charge and the policy covers you to work anywhere in the UK. Temporary cover abroad is available with no time restrictions and at no additional premium as long as you are a UK resident excluding USA/Canada(although available on request). If you cease to practice Balens include unlimited run off cover which means the policy will always be in place if a claim was made after you stop the policy running and this is also free of charge. They also include a DAS Legal and Taxation package covering up to £100,000 disciplinary hearing cover, Inland Revenue (HRMC) Investigation cover, free legal advice helpline, criminal allegations made against you including sexual impropriety and many other features. If you are resident in the Republic of Ireland, Spain, Cyprus and Greece then they have a policy available, please contact Balens for more information. Balens are currently working on many other countries so it is worth checking with Balens to see if they can help. If you would like to take out the policy, please contact CPPC and request a copy of the form and information. Alternatively please contact Balens directly on 01684 580771 or e-mail- info@balens.co.uk requesting information on the CPPC insurance scheme. www.balens.co.uk.
TASC
Tha Alliance of Suicide Charities