VRA Standards Of Practice
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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
Crazy talk: The language of mental illness stigma
The Guardian has an interesting article "Crazy talk: The language of mental illness stigma". The author, David Steele, feels that terms used to denote mental illness are so common in modern language they regularly pass without comment.
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New Minister for Disabled People
Maria Miller has been succeeded as Minister for Disabled People by Esther McVey. Her biography can be found here.
The DWP quoted her,
"The DWP is delivering some of the most important reforms in Government. Supporting disabled people to live fulfilling lives and restoring fairness to the welfare system is vital. I am delighted to be joining the Department at such a crucial time."
The Liverpool News reported her as saying,
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Updated guide - telling people about your Disability
Disability Rights UK have published an updated version of their guide, 'Telling people about your disability'. The guide included information on:
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Nearly three quarters of people off work due to illness require adjustments to help their return
Nearly three quarters of people off work due to illness required adjustments in the workplace to help their return, an analysis of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Fit for Work Service pilots by Legal & General has shown.
Half of those who returned to work with support from the service reported changed hours of work, whilst two fifths also reported changed duties and reduced workloads.
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Growing your customer base to include disabled people: a guide for businesses
The Office for Disability Issues has launched a new guide for SMEs on how their business can be made more accessible to disabled customers, 'Growing your customer base to include disabled people: a guide for businesses'.
The guide highlights the £80 billion a year disabled people contribute to the UK economy and that they may account for up to 20 per cent of the customer base for an average UK business. It encourages companies to ensure that disabled people have the same opportunities to access their service and explains:
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Disabled people believe the Paralympics can improve attitudes towards disabled people
62% of disabled people and their families believe the Paralympics can improve attitudes towards disabled people.
67% of general public will watch the Paralympic Games (up from 48% before the Olympics).
Disabled people say greater visibility improves attitudes: Paralympics present a unique opportunity.
Ahead of the opening ceremony of the 2012 Paralympic Games in London, the majority of disabled people and their families believe the games have the power to change the way disabled people are treated and viewed by society.
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Just 1 in 5 employers feel equipped to offer their employees rehabilitation support
A recent Aviva survey has found that just one in five employers feel equipped to offer their employees rehabilitation support following long-term illness. 43% of employers believe employees should be auto-enrolled onto a scheme that protects them financially in the event of long-term illness.
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VRA Networking Event - London
On July 28 the first London Network event was held at the Balls Brothers bar in London, it was a fantastic night and a great success.
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