Robert,
I do agree about applying for a CPH and then being left on your own. I know I haven't been alone in asking which is the best book/website and asking other TAS'ers for help and advice.
If the they could organise themselves in such a way as to send out information packs, links, places to go to for advice it would be a real help to us newbies. I guess its a bit like taking your horse to water, you can't make him drink, not everyone would necessarily read the information pack but if they were serious about it, it would certainly be a good start.
Sally