Condition Management Programme (CMP)

The Condition Management Programme (CMP) could help you if you have a health condition which affects your ability to work, return to work or to stay in work.

CMP is a free, voluntary, work-focused programme facilitated by specialist healthcare professionals with a wide range of experience in many areas of health, such as Occupational Therapists, Cognitive Behavioural Therapists, Physiotherapists and Mental Health Nurses.

CMP could help you if, as a result of your health you are:

  • In work but struggling to stay in work and need support in managing your health
  • Off work for up to 12 weeks
  • On benefits and not working at present
  • On other DFC programmes – e.g. Workable (NI) or Access to Work (NI) etc

Participation on CMP is entirely voluntary so it will NOT affect your benefits.

What does it involve?

Initially a member of the CMP team will contact you by phone to discuss the programme and see if the timing is right for you. If you both decide that CMP could be useful, then you will work together to agree an individual action plan specific to your health needs.

You may be offered 1:1 sessions in person, by phone or virtually and may also have the opportunity to participate in group workshops. The programme can last up to 12 weeks.

The programme offers advice, education and support on areas such as:

  • Dealing with stress and anxiety
  • Managing low mood and depression
  • Coping with pain and fatigue

CMP aims to help you:

  • Gain a better understanding of your health condition(s)
  • Learn new ways of managing your health and wellbeing
  • Increase your confidence to cope with health and work
  • Improve your ability to work, return to work or stay in work

Who is CMP for?

CMP is for people with physical or mental health conditions who claim Employment Support Allowance, Job Seekers Allowance or Universal Credit and are motivated to make positive changes.

If you are currently in work and are receiving support from ‘WorkableNI’ or ‘Access to Work’ you can also participate in CMP.

How do I access CMP?

To access CMP, just ring the CMP office 028 2563 5250 and make a self-referral to the programme.  Otherwise you can speak to an Employment Advisor at your local Jobs & Benefits office, or a NHSCT Health Care Professional you currently attend and they will be happy to make the referral.

NI Direct Condition Management Programme

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