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Welcome to the VRA website

The VRA represents all those involved in delivering vocational rehabilitation services. There are a number of professional groups including; Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Psychologists, Case Managers, Disability Employment Advisers, Job Centre Plus Personal Advisers and Employment Support workers.

At the VRA we are very much aware of the need to develop more vocational rehabilitation provision with an appropriately skilled workforce. We are keen to help and encourage Employers, the Human Resources and Occupational Health professions, to be more aware of; better understand the value of and engage in providing vocational rehabilitation.

News

An evaluation of the Statement of Fitness for Work: qualitative research with General Practitioners

The Department for Work and Pensions have this months published a new report into GP's attitudes to the 'Fit Note' in addition the launch of the Sickness Absence Review.

Key findings include:

Hearing loss in the Workplace: A new report from Action on Hearing Loss

Action on Hearing Loss (formerly RNID) has published a new report into hearing loss in the workplace. The report addresses a gap in previous research, the experiences of people who lose their hearing whilst working. The research found that the culture of an organisation has the biggest impact on the experience someone with hearing loss has in the workpalce. The organisation's values and beliefs influence the support mechanisms available as well as the way managers and colleagues react to someone with hearing loss.

Sickness Absence Review Launched

The Sickness Absence Review conducted by Dame Carol Black and David Frost has been published today, 21^st November. The report sets out recommendations to reduce levels of absence which it is estimated currently cost the economy around £13billion a year. It is worth noting that the recommendations in the report differ somewhat from some of the media speculation over the weekend.

Response to the Sayce Consultation: Specialist disability employment programmes

Following the recent request for input from members, the VRA submitted the attached response to the Sayce Consultation. This should be read in conjunction with the consultation document which can be found here.

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Report launch: Vocational rehabilitation, the business case for retaining newly disabled staff and those with a long-term health condition

A new report on Vocational Rehabilitation (VR), the business case for retaining newly disabled staff and those with a long term health condition was launched on 6th October at the Health and Wellbeing Conference 2011.

Evidence submitted by the VRA

The VRA submits evidence on behalf of its members to reviews which will impact on the VR industry. Copies of our recent submissions are below.

And the winners are ......

The 2011 VRA Conference saw the inaugural VRA Awards recognising great practice in the field of vocational rehabilitation. The winners of the awards were:

Service Provider Excellence Award

2011 VRA Conference Presentations -VR in the New World

Following the success of the recently held 2011 VRA Conference "Vocational Rehabilitation in the New World" we have a comprehensive selection of the presentations available for you to download. Many thanks to the presenters for giving us permission to place copies on the site.

An introduction to VR and mental health by Professor Bob Grove