Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month 2025
November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. Discover how you can get involved this year to raise awareness for pancreatic cancer.
Workplace accommodations matter. For individuals with pancreatic cancer, fatigue, pain, and treatment side effects can be overwhelming. VR professionals can advocate for flexible, compassionate support.
www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-aware...
#VRA #workplaceaccommodations #cancersupport #Macmillan
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Movember | Changing the face of men's health
Unite to take on mental health, suicide, prostate cancer and testicular cancer.
Movember isnβt just about growing a moustacheβitβs about growing awareness. For men recovering from illness or injury, mental health support is vital. Letβs use this month to normalise check-ins, challenge stigma, and promote preventative care.
uk.movember.com
#Menshealth #Movember #VRsupport #VRA
10.11.2025 12:10 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
"The Voc Rehab Movement: Shape the Future"
A Deep Dive into the recent Government White Paper, Roundtable, Structured Learning and Awards
As we chart the course toward our Conference, weβre proud to be joined by sponsors who share our vision.
Thank you Legal & General, Phelps Case Management Consultants, Swiss Re, and Irwin Mitchell for helping us navigate this journey.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1088467889....
#ConferenceJourney
07.11.2025 09:29 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Phelps Case Management Consultants Ltd
Support that transforms lives.
Weβre thrilled to have Phelps Case Management Consultants on board as a sponsor for our upcoming November Conference. Their dedication to person-centred rehabilitation is at the heart of everything we stand for.
www.phelpscmc.co.uk
#PhelpsCMC #InclusiveSupport
05.11.2025 10:29 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. Join us and hundreds of others as we raise vital funds and awareness to transform the future.
Pancreatic cancer is the deadliest common cancer in the UK. Half of those diagnosed die within three months. This November, letβs raise awareness, promote early detection, and support those affectedβemotionally and practically
www.pancreaticcancer.org.uk/get-involved...?
04.11.2025 09:39 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Legal & General
Legal & General are a leading UK financial services provider, offering life insurance, pensions, retirement and investment services. Get a quote today.
Looking ahead to a powerful November Conference.
Weβre proud to be supported by Legal & General, whose commitment to financial wellbeing and inclusive futures aligns perfectly with our mission.
www.legalandgeneral.com
#LegalAndGeneral #ConferenceSupport
03.11.2025 08:53 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Counting down to November 13thβ¦ and weβre feeling grateful.
As we prepare for this yearβs Conference, we want to thank our incredible sponsors for helping us bring it to life.
π Legal & General | Phelps Case Management Consultants | Swiss Re | Irwin Mitchell
Your support means everything.
31.10.2025 08:38 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
"The Voc Rehab Movement: Shape the Future"
A Deep Dive into the recent Government White Paper, Roundtable, Structured Learning and Awards
At #VRAConference2025, weβre asking bold questions β and weβve invited bold leaders to answer them.
Join Diane Lightfoot, Laura Rogers and Katharine Moxham, as they unpack the latest White Paper and explore the future of VocRehab
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1088467889....
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Irwin Mitchell Solicitors | Personal & Business Legal Services
If you or your business need legal advice, weβre here. Our solicitors and advisers will listen and give you all the support you need.
Justice, advocacy, and inclusion.
Weβre proud to be supported by Irwin Mitchell, whose legal expertise and commitment to accessibility and fairness align perfectly with our conference values.
www.irwinmitchell.com
#IrwinMitchell #LegalSupport #InclusiveFuture
29.10.2025 12:05 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
"The Voc Rehab Movement: Shape the Future"
A Deep Dive into the recent Government White Paper, Roundtable, Structured Learning and Awards
β³ The countdown is on!
#VRAConference2025 is bringing together the UKβs top voices in vocational rehabilitation.
π€ Featuring Diane Lightfoot, Katharine Moxham & Laura Rogers
π Broadway House, London
ποΈ Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1088467889....
#DisabilityInclusion #WorkplaceWellbeing
28.10.2025 08:28 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Phelps Case Management Consultants Ltd
Empowering lives through expert care.
Weβre honoured to have Phelps Case Management Consultants as a sponsor. Their compassionate, client-centred approach to rehabilitation and support makes a real difference.
www.phelpscmc.co.uk
#PhelpsCMC #CaseManagement #InclusiveSupport
24.10.2025 10:05 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
"The Voc Rehab Movement: Shape the Future"
A Deep Dive into the recent Government White Paper, Roundtable, Structured Learning and Awards
Behind every great event are great minds.
Weβre thrilled to welcome Diane Lightfoot, Laura Rogers and Katharine Moxham to our expert panel at #VRAConference2025 π€β¨
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1088467889....
#SpeakerSpotlight #VocationalRehab #DianeLightfoot #KatharineMoxham #VRA2025
23.10.2025 09:00 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Whoβs your standout star of 2025?
Whether itβs a game-changing project, an inspiring team, or a tireless advocateβdonβt let their work go unnoticed.
Nominations for the VRA Awards close 28th October.
Letβs celebrate the best in vocational rehabilitation.
www.vrassociationuk.com/.../2025-vra...
22.10.2025 10:19 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
A heartfelt thank you to our incredible sponsors for supporting the November Conference. Your commitment to innovation, inclusion, and excellence helps us bring people together and drive real change.
π Legal & General | Phelps Case Management Consultants | Swiss Re | Irwin Mitchell
#ThankYouSponsors
20.10.2025 09:13 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
CIPD | Build your impact and career in the people profession
CIPD The Professional Body for Human Resources and People Development
Global Diversity Month is a chance to ask:
π£οΈ Whose voices are missing from our services?
π― How do we ensure representation in rehabilitation and employment pathways?
www.cipd.org
#GlobalDiversityMonth #VocationalRehabUK #InclusiveServices #CulturalAwareness #UKWorkplaceInclusion #EquityInAction
17.10.2025 10:01 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
"The Voc Rehab Movement: Shape the Future"
A Deep Dive into the recent Government White Paper, Roundtable, Structured Learning and Awards
Two powerhouse voices. One unforgettable day.
Weβre thrilled to announce Diane Lightfoot (CEO, Business Disability Forum) and Katharine Moxham (Spokesperson, GRiD) as confirmed speakers for the VRA Conference 2025.
ποΈ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1088467889....
#DisabilityLeadership #WorkplaceInclusion
16.10.2025 09:32 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
π§ Every VRA Award application is reviewed through a structured, expert-led process.
Shortlisting panels and judges assess each entry against clear criteriaβensuring fairness and consistency.
www.vrassociationuk.com/.../2025-vra...
#VRAAwards2025 #ExpertLed #VocationalRehab #CelebrateExcellence
15.10.2025 09:54 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
"The Voc Rehab Movement: Shape the Future"
A Deep Dive into the recent Government White Paper, Roundtable, Structured Learning and Awards
Katharine Moxham spokesperson for GRiD, the voice of group risk protection. With 40 years of expertise in employee benefits and a seat on key insurance access committees, Katharine brings clarity and challenge to our Roundtable discussion.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1088467889....
14.10.2025 09:25 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
"The Voc Rehab Movement: Shape the Future"
A Deep Dive into the recent Government White Paper, Roundtable, Structured Learning and Awards
π¨ Speaker Spotlight: Diane Lightfoot, CEO @DisabilitySmart, joins our expert panel at #VRAConference2025!
Sheβs shaping inclusive employment across the UK β donβt miss her insights on the Gov White Paper.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1088467889....
#VocationalRehab #DisabilityInclusion #DianeLightfoot
13.10.2025 09:02 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
ADHD can affect focus, organisation, and emotional regulation β but it also brings creativity, energy, and problem-solving.
This month, letβs spotlight what inclusive employment really means.
www.adhdfoundation.org.uk
#ADHDAwareness #VocRehab #WorkplaceInclusion #ADHDSupport #UKEmploymentPractices
10.10.2025 10:07 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
"The Voc Rehab Movement: Shape the Future"
A Deep Dive into the recent Government White Paper, Roundtable, Structured Learning and Awards
Weβre proud to welcome Diane Lightfoot, CEO of Business Disability Forum, to the VRA Conference 2025!
Join us at Broadway House, London, for a day of insight, action, and celebration.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1088467889....
#VRAConference2025 #VocRehab #DianeLightfoot #BusinessDisabilityForum
09.10.2025 07:24 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
β³ Just 3 weeks left to apply for the VRA Awards 2025!
All entries go through a fair, expert-led judging process.
Finalists receive discounted tickets to the VRA Annual Conferenceβwhere real connections happen over tea, lunch, and shared stories.
www.vrassociationuk.com/.../2025-vra...
07.10.2025 08:57 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Itβs National Work Life Week β a timely reminder that flexible working isnβt just a perk, itβs a pathway to recovery and long-term employment.
VR professionals can champion sustainable arrangements that help clients rebuild confidence and balance life beyond work.
#NationalWorkLifeWeek #VocRehab
06.10.2025 08:54 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
ADHDAwarenessMonth 2025
Reframing ADHD: Discovering New Perspectives. Experts answer questions in videos
October is ADHD Awareness Month, and this yearβs theme β The Many Faces of ADHD β reminds us that neurodiversity spans age, gender, and background.
Letβs build workplaces where neurodiverse individuals can thrive.
www.adhdawarenessmonth.org
#ADHDAwarenessMonth #Neurodiversity
03.10.2025 09:51 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Breast Cancer UK | Reduce Your Risk
We are Breast Cancer UK on a mission to prevent breast cancer. At least 30% of breast cancer cases are preventable. You can reduce your risk.
October marks #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth β a time to promote early detection, prevention, and support for those affected.
www.breastcanceruk.org.uk
#BreastCancerAwareness #VocationalRehabilitation
02.10.2025 08:48 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Go Sober | Macmillan Cancer Support
Go Sober this October and raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support.
October is here, and with it comes a powerful opportunity: #GoSoberForOctober with Macmillan Cancer Support.
www.gosober.org.uk
#SoberOctober #VocationalRehabilitation #RecoveryJourney #MacmillanCancerSupport #WorkplaceWellbeing #AlcoholFreeChallenge #UKHealthInitiatives
01.10.2025 08:29 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
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Award Categories Spotlight:
- Practitioner of the Year
- Team of the Year
- Project of the Year
- VRA Champion
These categories celebrate excellence across every corner of VR.
www.vrassociationuk.com/.../2025-vra...
#VRAAwards2025 #VocRehabExcellence #NominateNow #CelebrateImpact #VRLeadership
30.09.2025 08:36 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
World Alzheimerβs Month
This World Alzheimer's Month weβre amplifying those millions of voices - people living with dementia, their carers, their families and their friends.
Cognitive-friendly workspaces arenβt a luxury β theyβre a necessity.
From clear signage to simplified workflows, VR professionals can help employers adapt environments to support those with dementia.
www.dementiauk.org/inform.../wo...
#WorldAlzheimersMonth #CognitiveAccessibility #VRsupport
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At the Centre for Ageing Better we are pioneering ways to make ageing better a reality for everyone. Supported by The National Lottery Community Fund.
We are GAIN, a CIC dedicated to radically transforming the employment prospects of neurodivergent people in the insurance, investment and related financial services industries.
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Clinical Psychologist, Neuropsychologist, PhD (Neurosciences).
Therapist in private practice.
I blog on Medium about mental illness, families, mental health shaming and stigma.
My blogs: https://medium.com/@anniehickox
Director, Institute for Mental Health, and Chair in Psychiatry and Youth Mental Health, University of Birmingham. Interested in psychosis, youth mental health, neuroscience, philosophy, phenomenology. NHS Psychiatrist in Early Intervention in Psychosis
Chair, NED, Financial Inclusion Commissioner, Financial Services Consumer Panel Member, Trustee of Neurodiversity and Disability Charities, Adviser to the Surviving Economic Abuse Charity and Patron of the Vocational Rehabilitation Association UK π¬π§.
Mental health | vocational rehabilitation | implementation | inequalities | recovery | social exclusion | social context | music | cycling | cats | own views
Background #RetiredOccupationalTherapist due to #LongCovid background in vocational rehabilitation & PhD research includes #DWP policy, provision & front line practice. Not fully active here yet.
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