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, dietitians, 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 – For example, Workable (NI) or Access to Work (NI)

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 one-to-one 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 sessions.

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

How to contact the service

Condition Management Programme Office

• Telephone: 028 2563 5250

How to access the service

You can self-refer to the Condition Management Programme, or speak to your employment advisor at your local Jobs and Benefits office, or ask your Northern Trust healthcare professional to refer you.

To access CMP, simply call the Condition Management Programme office and make a self-referral to the programme – or speak to an employment advisor at your local Jobs and Benefits office, or your Northern Trust healthcare professional, and they will be happy to make the referral.

Read more about Condition Management Programmes and eligibility.