Neurological Vocational Rehabilitation

Specialist neurological vocational rehabilitation is the process of assessment, treatment and management of an individual and their work-related barriers.

What is Neurological Vocational Rehabilitation?

The ability to work and support ourselves financially is a luxury that provides structure and purpose, and contributes to improved well-being and self-esteem.

However, when living with a neurological condition or neurodivergent diagnosis, this luxury is often prevented by challenges and complex decisions. A significant number of individuals have lingering issues affecting their ability to return to, and remain in, work. These individuals may need professional help to deal with symptoms or concerns such as:

  • Ongoing function changes
  • Workplace issues
  • Cognitive impairments

Specialist neurological vocational rehabilitation (also referred to as voc rehab) helps these individuals in accessing, maintaining, or returning to employment or other useful occupations.

Krysalis has a wide range of neurological occuaptional therapists throughout the UK proficient in delivering our vocational rehabiliation service.

Who is Neurological Vocational Rehabilitation for?

Individuals

Neurological vocational rehabilitation is for individuals living with a neurological condition, or is suspected or diagnosed with a neurodivergent condition. It is suitable for those who are at work or are absent from work.

Support Professionals

Neurological vocational rehabilitation is for employers, insurers through an income protection policy, or occupational health referrers who are helping support an individual stay at work, or return to work.

How Occupational Therapists Provide Voc Rehab

Our neurological occupational therapists can assist employers and their referred employee by providing vocational rehabilitation that may focus on a graded return-to-work plan or a work readiness programme.

At Krysalis, we can also recommend workstation and environmental adjustments, and support an individual to find an alternative or more suitable role.

Returning to work - or remaining in work - in an achievable and suitable manner is vital, and neurological vocational rehabilitation can ensure each individual receives the right support for their needs, while also ensuring that the vocational rehabilitation intervention they receive meets the goals of their referrer.

A Collaborative Effort

While the specialist support at Krysalis is conducted by a neurological occupational therapist, vocational rehabilitation is often considered a collaborative effort that also involves the individual's employer, and their insurer.

The individuals that benefit from vocational rehabilitation often experience multiple challenges that affect their ability to function effectively at work. Without specialist recommendations, the workplace itself can also present added difficulties that hinder an optimised return. Effective communication between each party reduces these issues and ensures an efficient return to work; an education to all parties is also essential to understanding an individual's diagnosis.

At Krysalis, we work closely with individuals, their employers, and claimants to deliver a targeted and specialist neurological vocational rehabilitation service.

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Neuro Logical from Krysalis is a workplace health service for employers who face the challenge of a neurological and neurodivergent condition at work.

We provide clinical services aimed at ensuring the safety and well-being of employees in work and those absent from work. For individuals who are absent, we offer support to facilitate their return to the workplace.

Neuro Logical has been designed for the workplace to deliver best outcomes for individuals and employers impacted by a neurological condition, improving results and efficiency by enabling timely and appropriate early intervention.

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What others says

  • It was really helpful to have a deeper understanding of neurological fatigue after my employee's stroke. The joint meetings we have had to help support them back to work have been extremely helpful. Employer
  • A long period of absence from work for whatever the reason is a big change, but specifically with neuro conditions, it takes that extra level of support. My therapist was exceptional! My neuro condition and journey back into work was an overwhelming one and without your support, I truly believe I would not have been as successful. Beneficiary
  • Thank you for your continued support and guidance in developing a long-term phased return to work plan for my employee. We appreciate your dedication and expertise in supporting the transition back to work in a way that prioritizes her well-being. Employer
  • If it wasn't for your hard work and patience I would not have had the courage and ability to start a new job. Thanks for everything, it's been a joy to know you. Beneficiary
  • Thank you for all the support provided throughout it has been a great help in supporting our member of staff back into his employment seamlessly. Employer

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