The Care Programme Approach (CPA) was introduced at the beginning of April 1991 with a view to improving the delivery of care to individuals with severe mental health problems.

In October 1999, the NHS Executive published a policy booklet entitled ‘Effective Care Co-ordination in Mental Health Services: Modernising the Care Programme Approach’ and this introduced various changes to the CPA which included the establishment of the care co-ordinator role. In March this year, following the National Review of the CPA, the Department of Health published good practice guidelines and recommendations: ‘Refocusing the Care Programme Approach: Policy and Positive Practice Guidance’. This document states that there needs to be more consistency in applying the sound values and principles of CPA across the country, and while many service providers have been highly effective in implementing best practice approaches, others are still striving to develop improved service provision in this context.

This one-day conference will provide an important opportunity for participants to learn and develop ideas about the following: n key elements of the refocused CPA n underpinning core values and principles of the CPA n service user experiences of CPA and hopes for the future n collaborative approaches to care planning and reviews – a medical view n service user talents, skills and creativeness – a service user-led initiative n what good practice looks like – key messages for practitioners.

Speakers at the event

  • Angela Greatley Chief Executive,The Sainsbury Centre for Mental Health
  • Steve Crann Chairperson,The CPA Association
  • Tom Dodd National CSIP Primary Care Programme Lead and Joint National Dual Diagnosis Programme Lead
  • Dr Simon Dein Consultant in Rehabilitation and Neuro Psychiatry, North Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
  • Ron Peoponis Chairperson, ‘Artheads’
  • Steve Morgan Director, Practice Based Evidence
  • Roberta Wetherell Co-Director,ARW Mental Health Training & Consultancy
  • Sheila Fayers CPA Co-ordinator, Sussex Partnership NHS Trust
  • Andrew Wetherell Co-Director,ARW Mental Health Training & Consult

Who should attend

Community psychiatric nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, psychiatrists, inpatient nurses, psychologists and any mental health practitioner working in the statutory, voluntary or private sector who is involved with the CPA process should find this workshop highly beneficial and appropriate to their practice. Senior managers, service commissioners and anyone who is responsible for Care Programme Approach strategies within mental health services will also benefit from participating.

Workshops

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Pricing

£ 275.00 + VAT for Public Sector/Educational/Charity/NHS/Local gov/Vol orgs
£ 345.00 + VAT for Central gov/private orgs
£ 195.00 + VAT for Supported rate (unwaged/student/small voluntary sector organisation)