Membership Benefits
Medical Malpractice Insurance
Comprehensive and competitive Professional Indemnity Insurance Policy for members of the UCA can be purchased from Balens Ltd. Contact details for further and information and proposal form, info@balens.co.uk or ringing the Affinities Team on 01684 580771.
Professional Support
Head Office is open Mon – Fri 9am – 4pm to offer advice and assistance with any query you may have (big or small). It is our objective to return your calls and emails as quickly and efficiently as possible. If you are unfortunate to have a formal complaint via the GCC or direct from a patient the UCA will help you with your response and guide you through the process.
Membership of the Alliance of UK Chiropractors
As a UCA member you are also given membership of the AUKC. The AUKC is an affiliation of the professional organisations dedicated to the protection, unity and strengthening of the Chiropractic profession in the UK. Emphasis is on education and political action to uphold and protect the rights of Chiropractors to serve their patients using an evidence-based patient centred approach.
Provisional Registration Training Scheme (PRTs)
Support to new graduates who complete the PRTs with the College of Chiropractic, and the award of a Diploma in Chiropractic (DC) on completion of the programme.
Chiropractic Magazine ‘33 Principles’
‘33 Principles’ is a premier chiropractic magazine published three times a year. Stay informed with news in the profession, happenings in the Association, search or post an advert in the classifieds, and adopt useful information from guest authors into your professional practice.
LiveWell Website and Marketing Pack
The LiveWell programme and website has been designed for UCA members to promote and implement a full wellness programme and Chiropractic within their community. The theme is flexible, to enable chiropractors to integrate it into their marketing strategy.
Media
Regular, informative media statements promoting chiropractic, which members can use within their own local media network.
UCA Member Logo Usage
Display the UCA members logo in your clinic and on all promotional materials to enhance your credibility and standing amongst patients and members of your community.
X-Ray Guidelines
Access to X-Ray guidelines and advice on quality control programs for Chiropractic x-ray systems.
Advertising
Discounted rates for members to advertise in the classified section of the UCA website and magazine, as well as discounted rates for UCA Block Scheme advertising in the Yellow pages and Thompson Local Directories.
UCA Conferences & Events
The UCA organises some of the best attended conferences within the UK, with FANTASTIC inspirational speakers, GREAT locations and AFFORDABLE prices. We now offer discounts for ALL 1st year graduates. In addition to our conferences, we strive to offer our members access to the latest research and information through regular webinars and smaller events contributing to ongoing CPD.
Regular Updates
Bi-Weekly email updates, regular Information notes & bulletins sent to you with up to date advice notes, guidance and hints and tips on practice management.
Chiropractic Website
Patient friendly website with ‘Find a Chiro’ facility. Access through the members section to research and international health news.
Chiropractic Office Manual
A manual of all the office form templates you will need and can personalise with your practice logo and address.
Chiropractic Contracts for Associates and Assistants
Up-to-date employment letters, and contract templates, prepared for us by employment law specialists, to be used for both Associates and Chiropractic Assistants, available to purchase at a greatly reduced price.
Chiropractic Merchandise
Modern, attractive Christmas cards, birthday cards, children’s stickers and badges, books, T-Shirts and DVDs promoting chiropractic.
Product Discounts
As a member of the UCA you will have access to discounts on a range of products and services.