We brought together senior figures from insurers and rehab providers with a representative from the APPG on coronavirus and other experts.We heard from the APPG about their recommendations to the government and discussed the support available for employers and individuals from insurers.
Several VRA members shared their experiences of providing vocational rehabilitation support for those experiencing long covid and early intervention was highlighted as an important factor.
Following the event the APPG are looking into the support for return to work more closely and VRA friend Professor Kim Burton along with along with the Council for Work & Health and have given evidence to the APPG.Read the article here.
Employment Minister Mims Davies has praised efforts by employers and specialist service companies to bring more workers excluded by disability and mental health issues into employment.
A survey from the VRA - Click HERE to begin the survey.Why are we looking at gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, and health status in the VR community?
One of the Canadian members supporting the international VR network the VRA is part of is the Work Wellness Institute.
The VRA have been involved in setting up an international vocational rehabilitation network.
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