Optimising Access to Vocational Rehabilitation for People With Multiple Sclerosis

"MSVR involves an initial assessment (including vocational goal setting), followed by up to 10 hours of individually tailored support over six months according to need. The support will focus on supporting the person with MS to remain at work by addressing topics such as:~* Understanding MS~* Advice on reasonable adjustments~* Support requesting reasonable adjustments~* Fatigue management~* Managing cognition at work~* Information about legal rights~* Disclosure~* Long-term career planning~* Managing mood difficulties~* Signposting to local and national resources. MSVR addresses the individual needs of the person with MS and offers advice remotely (e.g., via telephone, videoconference, or email). The sessions will be arranged at a time convenient for the person, and the support needed will vary according to the complexity of their workplace difficulties."