Contact Information
- Address
- Enterprise House, WIN Business Park , Canal Quay, Newry, Co Down, BT35 6PH
- Contact Person
- Telephone Number
- 028 3026 6875 / (Armagh - Barbara Ann Richardson) 028 375 17173
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Additional Information
This is a 12 week voluntary programme, led by the Department of Communities, of short, work focused, cognitive educational interventions aimed at helping clients to understand and manage their health conditions. A multidisciplinary team of health professionals work together to offer clients help and support to cope with single or multiple health conditions that are causing a barrier to work.
The programme aims to help you:
Manage your health condition
Become engaged in more purposeful activity
Return to work either now or in the future.
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.
Who are the CMP team?
The team have various specialist healthcare professionals with a wide range of experience in many areas of health.
Depending on your needs you may work with one or more of our team members:
Occupational Therapist
Physiotherapist
Social Worker
Specialist Mental Health Nurse
Exercise Professional
What does CMP involve?
CMP involves meeting a healthcare professional on a one-to-one basis, to discuss your specific health needs in confidence. If you both agree that CMP could be useful, then together you design a personalised action plan.
The programme offers advice on:
Dealing with stress, anxiety, low mood/depression
Coping with pain and fatigue
Relaxation techniques
Communicating with confidence
Developing a healthier lifestyle
Exploring potential work options
You can also participate in an exercise programme specifically tailored by our CMP Exercise Professional.
How can I be Referred to CMP?
Speak with an Employment Advisor from your local Jobs and Benefits Office
Phone your local CMP Office within the Southern Health and Social Care Trust
- Available to Age Groups
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18-65 yrs
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