The Care Programme Approach (CPA) is a package of care for people with mental health problems.
Who gets help under the Care Programme Approach (CPA)?
You might be offered CPA support if you:
- have a severe mental disorder
- are at risk of suicide, self-harm, or harming other people
- tend to neglect yourself and don’t take treatment regularly
- are vulnerable – for example, because of financial difficulties
- have misused drugs or alcohol
- have learning disabilities
- rely on a carer, or are a carer yourself
- have recently been sectioned
- have parenting responsibilities
- have a history of violence or self-harm
If you have mental health problems, you’re entitled to an assessment of your needs with a mental healthcare professional, and to have a care plan that’s regularly reviewed.
NHS Care Approach Programme Webiste