ABSTRACT

This text provides an overview of vocational rehabilitation (VR) practice, making it the perfect companion for students and practitioners with an interest in supporting people back to work and improving their sense of health and well-being.

The book is divided into three parts: the first covers the policy context of VR in the UK, defining VR, outlining the development of national standards in the sector, and looking at issues such as the economy and worklessness, and the legal background. The second part examines models of VR practice and relevant standards. It explores the nature of developing services in the public and private sectors, illustrated by case studies from a range of disciplinary backgrounds. The final part presents a detailed introduction to the knowledge and skills required in providing a VR service, including consideration of the multidisciplinary processes and stages involved.

Introduction to Vocational Rehabilitation includes numerous case studies and a dedicated chapter of issues and questions to aid reflection. Comprehensive and evidence-based, this is the first multidisciplinary textbook for students and practitioners from a range of backgrounds, including occupational therapy and health, physiotherapy, human resources, nursing, social work and health psychology.

part 1|97 pages

Health, disability and worklessness in the United Kingdom

chapter 1|24 pages

Recognising vocational rehabilitation

chapter 2|13 pages

The nature of the problem

Sickness, disability, absenteeism, worklessness and a developing compensation culture

chapter 3|22 pages

The public sector policy response

chapter 4|12 pages

The private sector response

The legal profession and insurance industry

chapter 5|25 pages

The legal context

part 2|76 pages

Employment and disability services in the United Kingdom

chapter 6|17 pages

The vocational rehabilitation service user

chapter 8|12 pages

Jobcentre Plus

Employment and disability services

chapter 9|30 pages

National Health Service

part 3|136 pages

The vocational rehabilitation process

chapter 11|19 pages

The vocational rehabilitation process, stage 1

Initial evaluation, inclusion and rehabilitation planning

chapter 12|31 pages

The vocational rehabilitation process, stage 2

Assessment and evaluation

chapter 13|15 pages

The vocational rehabilitation process, stage 3

Pre-placement support and job development

chapter 14|37 pages

The vocational rehabilitation process, stage 4

Placement, job retention and case closure

chapter 15|15 pages

Considering the future