VRA

Treasurer: Vocational Rehabilitation Association

The VRA is leading the professional delivery of effective vocational rehabilitation.

Wellness Policy Toolikit: Physical Activity

Wellness Policy Toolkit: Physical Activity takes a deep dive into physical activity as a domain of wellness policy.

Congratulations to the 2022 VR Award Winners

We're delighted to announce the winners in the 2022 VR Awards.

Maria Morris our 2021 VR Practitioner reflects on her Award

On the eve of the 2022 Vocational Rehabilitation Awards we caught up with our 2021 Practitioner of the Year Maria Morris, to find out about her experience.

2022 VR Awards Finalists

Thanks to everyone who took part in the 2022 Awards for their time and effort! The judges have deliberated and the finalists have been selected.

2022 Vocational Rehabilitation Awards - DEADLINE EXTENDED to 24 October

VRA makes urgent call for mental health to be added into COVID-19 inquiry’s remit

The VRA is one of 23 organisations that have joined BACP in calling for mental health to be urgently added into the Public Inquiry into COVID-19 calling inquiry’s remit.

From our new Chair, Dr Julie Denning

I am delighted to be able to advise you that following the recent election, I have now taken up the post of Chair of the VRA.

VRA AGM & CPD Webinar: Vocational Case Management

We do hope you will be attending our AGM and CPD webinar at midday on Tuesday 25th. Please book your place here.

VRA AGM 2022 and Trustee Nominations

The VRA AGM is taking place at midday on Tuesday 25th January 2022 as part of an extended session for our monthly CPD webinar.

Winners 2021 Vocational Rehabilitation Awards

Thanks to everyone who took part in the 2021 Vocational Rehabilitation Awards and we are delighted to announce our winners.

Finalists 2021 Vocational Rehabilitation Awards

We received some great entries for the 2021 Vocational Rehabilitation Awards and the judges had a real challenge arriving at our finalists.

Get to know our trustees: Alan Bradshaw

We asked Alan who has recently become a trustee of the VRA, to tell us a bit more about himself and his work. Find out more about becoming a trustee here.

Deborah Edwards in conversation with Sabrina Lawlor

Solicitor Sabrina Lawlor in conversation with VRA Chair, Deborah Edwards.

Member discounts

VRA members receive discounts on two current training opportunities:

Find out more about becoming a VRA trustee

As the end of this calendar year is approaching, it is the right time for each of our members to consider their commitments for 2022.

Call for VR practitioners working with people experiencing chronic pain

I am an OT who is part of the chronic pain management team at the Walton Centre in Liverpool.

Emerging Insights into VR Conference - Access the Recordings

If you were unable to attend our recent online conference Emerging Insights you can now purchase access to the recordings of the event.

Institute of Registered Case Managers: update for VRA members

This is a recording of the June 2021 presentation in which VRA Chair Deborah Edwards updated members on the development of the Institute of Registered Case Managers.

Council for Work and Health

We asked Joy Reymond VRA Trustee and the VRA's representative on the Council for Work and Health to tell us more about their work.

Apply for a free student place at our conference

Student members of the VRA are able to apply for a free place at our event Emerging Insights into Vocational Rehabilitation.

Talking VR: an exciting new series from the VRA

VRA Chair Deborah Edwards shares the idea behind the new 'Talking VR' video series from the VRA.