to download a copy of the staff handbook. - Downing College
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to download a copy of the staff handbook. - Downing College
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SECTION 1.3<br />
ABOUT OUR COLLEGE<br />
Facilities, amenities, and <strong>College</strong><br />
benefits continued...<br />
x. THE UNIVERSITY COUNSELLING SERVICE<br />
The purpose <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> University Counselling Service is <strong>to</strong> help anyone who<br />
has a personal or emotional problem which he or she wishes <strong>to</strong> discuss in<br />
confidence. It is <strong>staff</strong>ed by pr<strong>of</strong>essional counsellors. A member <strong>of</strong> <strong>staff</strong> may<br />
be seen, by appointment, for assessment. He or she will <strong>the</strong>n be referred<br />
ei<strong>the</strong>r <strong>to</strong> a private counsellor or psycho<strong>the</strong>rapist for personal problems, or a<br />
Senior Occupational Nurse for work related problems. The service is funded<br />
by all <strong>the</strong> <strong>College</strong>s and <strong>the</strong> University. The <strong>College</strong> may approve <strong>the</strong><br />
attendance <strong>of</strong> a member <strong>of</strong> <strong>staff</strong> for an initial assessment and, in exceptional<br />
circumstances, for a limited number <strong>of</strong> counselling sessions.<br />
xi.<br />
INDEPENDENT COUNSELLING AND ADVISORY SERVICE<br />
The University<br />
counselling service<br />
Independent counselling<br />
and advisory service<br />
The <strong>College</strong> <strong>of</strong>fers access <strong>to</strong> a 24 hour employee support helpline which<br />
can help you deal with both everyday situations and more serious<br />
problems. This confidential service, provided by ICAS, gives advice<br />
and support on practical issues (including financial, legal, personal<br />
relationships, familycare and work concerns) and personal support<br />
through telephone counselling. It can be used by <strong>staff</strong> and Fellows<br />
and <strong>the</strong>ir spouses, partners and o<strong>the</strong>r family members living with <strong>the</strong>m.<br />
The freephone number is 0800 068 6729, <strong>the</strong>y are available 24 hours a<br />
day 365 days a year - simply give <strong>the</strong> reference ‘<strong>Downing</strong> <strong>College</strong>’.<br />
14 S<br />
TAFF HANDBOOK
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