The COVID-19 Iceberg
A biopsychosocial reflection of the impact on sickness absence and the need for vocational rehabilitation. Background In this article, I argue that the importance of psychosocial factors associated to...
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Reflections of a rehabilitation professional: fear
It was relatively soon after becoming a consultant that I began to appreciate the impact of fear on the lives not only of individuals but also their loved ones. I...
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Return to work support during and post Covid-19 – Updated
This guide is no longer being updated. This is the third of our series of resources guides in response to Covid-19 for return to work practitioners in the rehabilitation and...
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Free online CPD
A selection of the best free or cheap options we've found for CPD for VR practitioners initially developed during the first Covid lockdown. We will keep adding to this page...
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More reflections of rehabilitation professional: learning more about post-traumatic psychological distress (PTPD)
My last reflections touched on post-traumatic psychological distress (PTPD). This is a subject about which I have never embarked on any audit or research, but I learned about it in...
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Employee finances and sick leave
A recent report from BHSF investigated employee finances and sick pay. It shows that UK employees are at risk of a severe financial shock in the event of ill-health. Furthermore many employees...
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Tube map to help people with claustrophobia and anxiety launched
Transport for London has launched a new tube map that shows which stations and parts of the network are underground. As a result people with claustrophobia or other anxiety conditions could...
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Mental Health Research
Mental Health Research A third of UK employees feel unsure about who to talk to or where to find help or support regarding mental health issues. In addition, nearly 40...
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