Care Programme Approach


Agreed care plan written down and distributed to patient, carers and professionals with named people having statutory responsibility for each aspect
  • Systematic assessment of health and social needs
  • agreed care plan
  • assess carer needs
  • allocate a care coordinator
  • regular monitoring and review meetings
  • inter-agency and multidisciplinary working

Types

  • Standard CPA
    • simple mental health needs
    • single professional or agency
    • not at risk if lose contact with services
  • Enhanced CPA
    • complex needs provided by more than one professional or agency
    • risk to themselves or others if lose contact with services
 

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