Vocational Rehabilitation

Returning to work is often a high priority for people following an injury. This can feel daunting and a big challenge, whether you have cognitive or physical problems.

Evidence shows that people who have brain injury benefit from specialist ‘vocational rehabilitation’ just as they benefit from specialist ‘neuro-rehab’. This means working with therapists who understand neurological conditions first and foremost but have the added experience of how this fits into the work environment and the legislation/resources around it.

We can work with you to understand how a return to work plan may fit within your overall rehabilitation programme. We may involve you, your employer, and the wider rehabilitation team to help transition learned skills and strategies from home into the workplace when the time is right. We think that this should be seamless – no need to start from scratch when you start vocational rehabilitation.

• If you are returning to an existing job, we will complete work site assessments and design a bespoke return to work programme that matches where you are in your rehabilitation journey.
• If you don’t have a job yet, we can give advice about what is realistic and achievable, and help you find options for work that match your capabilities and interests.
• We also support young people return to education – whether the same course or a different one. We are experienced in navigating college and university systems and resources to ensure the most appropriate support is available.
• When it may not be possible to return to paid work, we can help you to engage in meaningful alternative roles. This may be volunteering or leisure activities, either independently or with a support worker.

The key feature of our approach is to help you reach your potential and have meaningful vocational experiences in your life.