Vocational rehabilitation – what works, for whom, and when?

There is broad consensus among all the key stakeholders on the need to improve vocational rehabilitation in the UK. This review has demonstrated that there is now a strong scientific evidence base for many aspects of vocational rehabilitation, and a good business case for action. It has identified what works, for whom, and when and indicated areas where further research and development is required. Vocational rehabilitation should be a fundamental element of Government strategy to improve the health of working age people.