How often do you see your CPN Psychiatrist support worker etc on the NHS?!


Question: How often do you see your CPN Psychiatrist support worker etc on the NHS?
I was just wondering how often people see their CPN'S and other care proffessionals on the NHS

Also how long have you been seeing them for? Is the help indefinate or have you been told its not 'forever' do they just discharge you when they in their mind think that you have recovered or got better

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Moose, the answers given to you so far are good ones. Here is a couple of other things to take into consideration.

CPN's are highly trained and skilled. In the NHS climate today they are a rare resource. The aim of the local Mental Health Team will be to use that resource as sparingly as possible. That means that your visits will likely be decreased and phased out as soon as they think it is approprooriate to do so. As it has been pointed out, there are other support staff available and they may come into the picture, as well as agencies and other support groups that may help to meet your needs.

Ultimately it will depend on the course of your mental health and associated needs.
Simon



I have a CPN that I see fortnightly. It depends on the indivudual and the level of needs and support so for example if you are referred to the community mental health team they might allocate you whats called a care-co-orndinator which might be a social worker, psychiatrist, mental health nurse, psychologist etc this is the person you will have most contact with and who will in general work with you overcome your problems and help write up a care plan.

This is on the NHS the level of your support you get will depend on your diagnosis or the needs once assessed. So you may see your CPN for 6 months to a year or just a few weeks.

Depending on individual circumstances CPNs don't usually discharge you as that is up to the Dr or consultant in charge who makes these kinds of discisions. As in the CMHT they are a team of proffessionals who liase and talk about all patient cases.

Once the team or person in charge e.g (Psychiatrist) who has seen you and thinks you are well enough this will be informed through your CPN (Care-Co-ordinator) if you have one and they will then discuss this with you.

If ever you have a relapse or things get worse you can either go back to your GP who will refer you back to the team or if you still have contact with your CPN you can contact them. Most often then not they will always give you numbers which you can contact incase of a crisis or relapse so you have someone to talk to.


Hope this helpsx



It really depends on an individuals situation as to how often they see their CPN. Some people see their CPN twice a week, others fortnightly and others on a month by month basis. Depending on you and how well you are coping they may decide that you no longer need to see them and tell you to ask your GP to re-register you with them if you deteriorate. You can get discharged, you can also ask to be discharged if you feel you are ready to cope without them.

Hope this helps.

Oh and don't forget there are loads of people out there who are willing to help you. Mind are really great and have loads of local support groups www.mind.org.uk they can also help you get any extras you need.

I'm a CPN



When I first got assigned a CPN I saw him at least once a week. That went on for about 6-9 months (can't really remember the exact length of time) and then I saw him less and less. This was partly because I was involved with other services such as counselling. Now, about 14 months since I started seeing him, I only see him when I feel I need to. Eg,, If I need a letter to say I am well enough to start a course or job.



i see my cpn every week and psychiatrist every month ( adult mental health team) when i was younger i saw my cpn every week and a psychiatrist about every 3 months




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