Hearing loss needn’t mean job loss
Hearing loss, deafness and/or tinnitus affect 12 million UK people so being fully aware and catering for the requirements of any staff members with additional needs is essential for inclusive...
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2022 Vocational Rehabilitation Awards – DEADLINE EXTENDED to 24 October
Deadline extended - closing 5pm Monday 24 October Help us to share some of the great Vocational Rehabilitation that you are involved with through our 2022 Awards You can also...
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£7.6 million to help 2,000 adults with autism into work
A new £7.6 million government initiative has been launched to help over 2,000 adults with learning disabilities and autism move into work. The Local Supported Employment (LSE) initiative is providing...
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The IGLOo: Sickness absence and sustainable return to work pilot study
Returning people back to work after sickness absence and enabling them to stay at work is challenging, especially where the person is experiencing mental ill health – either as a...
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Employability Day: Free e-learning from RNIB
Today, Friday 17 June, we're recognising Employability Day by sharing some great free resources from VRA member RNIB. RNIB have created a great suite of e-learning with options for practitioners,...
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Tesco announced as a Visibly Better Employer
Congratulations to Tesco who have been recognised as a Visibly Better Employer. The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) today as part of National Employability Day (Friday 17 June). They...
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More healthcare professionals given powers to certify fit notes
From 1 July 2022 nurses, occupational therapists, pharmacists, and physiotherapists will all be able to legally certify fit notes – something that at present only doctors can do. If you’ve...
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Breaking Down Barriers
On the 24th May, we at the VRA held our annual Spring Conference. We decided to take a different tack for our theme this year, focusing on groups of individuals...
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Local Supported Employment
The Government has published Local Supported Employment: guidance for local authorities (23 May 2022). The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is providing grant funding for approximately 20 County Councils...
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Statutory Sick Pay reform could boost UK economy by £3.9bn
The UK economy could get a £3.9bn boost over the next five years if the government reforms the 40-year-old Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) system, a landmark report from Unum UK,...
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