Vocational Rehabilitation Association

Join us for a free #VRAWebinar on #Menopause in the workplace highlighting the support available for individuals outside of work and the employer’s legal responsibilities #vocrehab #HR

"Last October, she published a letter in American Lawyer magazine called “Big Law Killed My Husband”. It was shared widely within the legal world. We are sitting in her living room because Litt believes MacConaill’s story holds lessons for leaders, legislators and companies across the world."

A nursing leader has told how a new programme at her trust to support people back into employment following an episode of serious mental illness is allowing patients to rebuild confidence and “move on with their lives”.

A great video to share - good to see work included too!

Organisations have a responsibility to monitor changes in their employees’ behaviour, to offer them a safe space to develop, and provide them with somewhere they feel comfortable to address personal issues" #mentalhealth #wellbeing https://www.peoplemanagement.co.uk/…/su pporting-employees-m…

"Are you sitting comfortably? Well, if you are at your desk, or commuting to work, or on a rest break from a job where you are on your feet all day, the chances are you are not. Despite the fact that the number of UK workers doing heavy manual work has declined, our musculoskeletal health at work remains a serious cause for concern."

We've sent out our summer newsletter this morning, if you are a member and haven't received your copy then please check your spam folder and if its not there do let us know. This month's theme is #health and its packed full of useful resources and news. #vocrehab

Employers have an important role to play in supporting those with #mentalhealth issues and understanding how to prevent and address mental ill-health caused or exacerbated by work. #mentalhealthatwork #vocrehab

The Society of Occupational Medicine (SOM) has called for a new multi-disciplinary national “Centre for Work and Health” to be established to act as a focal point and catalyst for occupational health-based research. The call is one of 11 recommendations made in a new report The Value of Occupational Health Research launched in June.

A new clinical trial in the North East is testing whether virtual reality (VR) based psychological therapy could help people with severe mental health difficulties. The "gameChange" study is the largest ever clinical trial of virtual reality for a mental health disorder, with over 400 patients, including 87 from the North East, and others from Manchester, Bristol, Nottingham and Oxford taking part.

Nerves inside paralysed people's bodies have been "rewired" to give movement to their arms and hands, say Australian surgeons.

This is a really interesting read thanks to Stephen Bevan for pulling these points out. We were particularly struck by "When asked which policies employers ‘mostly’ use to manage sickness absence, 58 per cent reported that they have no policies in this area"

Young people’s mental and emotional wellbeing can significantly affect their ability to apply for, obtain and maintain work. Particular groups of young people can be more affected by these issues. YPHP led work to develop a scoping review to provide an overview of evidence in this area and a resource to help those working with young people to support them.

Interesting report on what older workers value about work which includes a section on workplace adjustments.

The Value of Occupational Health Research: History, Evolution and Way Forward.

A free course from the University of Kent.

#IPS achieves Double the Competitive Employment Rates in 23 Randomised Controlled Trials. Just one interesting fact from yesterday's free webinar! Members will be able to access the recording soon on the website - one of a number of benefits of membership so now is a great time to join! https://vrassociationuk.com/plans/individ ual-memberships/