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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
Health and Wellbeing @ Work - come and see us on Stand 16!
A great conference and exhibition with a full day of vocational rehabilitation and return to work sessions in conjunction with the VRA.
8-9 March 2016 at the NEC Birmingham
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Disabled Access Day - 12 March 2016
2016 sees the second Disabled Access Day. Visit their wesbite to see what is taking place in your local area and to try something new. Individuals are encouraged to visit a new place they have never been to before and organisations are encouraged to hold an event or provdie a discount to make people feel welcome and to highlight their accessibility.
Unlawful adverts jeopardise job opportunities says Commission
Thousands of people could be at risk of being denied jobs and services each year due to unlawful, discriminatory adverts, the Equality and Human Rights Commission warns.
Complaints about adverts which discriminate against older workers or on the basis of sex appear the most common but people are also being prevented from having a fair shot at work opportunities because of their disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation and other characteristics, according to evidence gathered by the Commission.
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Banaszczyk v Booker - meaning of day to day activities
Practitioners will want to be aware of this recent case which highlights a broad approach to the meaning of day to day activities under the Equality Act. The case relates to a warehouse wokrer who was unable to maintain the required 'pcik rate' when lifting and moving cases.
Read a summary from Personnel Today.
The impact of long term conditions on employment and the wider UK economy
This new report looks at the economic implications of six long term conditions (psoriasis, diabetic macular oedema, asthma, schizophrenia, heart failure and multiple sclerosis) in the UK, focusing specifically on the effects on employment for those of working age. It presents data on the direct and indirect costs to the UK society and, where the data exists, projects the likely impact the condition will have in the future.
The recommendations include:
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Mental Health Research
A third of UK employees feel unsure about who to talk to or where to find help or support regarding mental health issues. In addition, nearly 40 per cent find it hard to talk to or open up about their mental health to anyone, according to new research released today.
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A ‘well-being vacuum’ in workplaces is putting individuals’ and business health at risk
New report calls for greater and sustained efforts from employers and policy makers to reap the benefits of a healthy workplace in the fast-changing world of work
Despite increased business awareness of the importance of actively supporting health and well-being in the workplace, there remains a stubborn ‘implementation gap’ in UK workplaces, which is threatening individuals’ health and long-term business sustainability.
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