This piece was written by VRA Corporate Member, The University of Salford.

The VRA has developed a new guide on Informed Consent designed to assist members with their practice.  The guide can be downloaded free of charge here.

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“Congratulations…”

The team from Queen's Square, Dr Kate Radford, Professor Sir Mansel Aylward and the Vitality 360 team

The VRA is delighted to announce the winners in our 2014 Vocational Rehabilitation Awards. 

Despite advances in medicine, technology and care there still exists differences in health across the UK, indeed research shows that there is a strong association between socioeconomic status and mortality rates (Phelan et al, 2010). Health inequalities refer to the health differences that are seen in people who occupy unequal positions in society (McCartney et al, 2013). Socioeconomic status can be looked at in terms of income or education, living or working conditions, gender or ethnicity (Fisher & Baum, 2010).

As an occupational therapy (OT) student, for my course I have to complete many placements. From the start of the course we are told the key elements and purpose of occupational therapy, which is to empower clients to complete all aspects of their self care, productivity and leisure. As a student I have planned and conducted interventions to increase many occupations. I have never planned an intervention for returning a client back to work.

How might Vocational Rehabilitation specialists work with young people considered ‘NEET’ (Not in education, employment or formal training) to prevent long-term ill-health?

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