Sometimes we have to face obstacles in life that prevent us from being able to live and work as we normally do. Sometimes these obstacles can be more serious or damaging than expected, such as when you experience a severe injury or illness. These injuries can often be caused by an accident that has occurred within the workplace, however it can also take place outside of work.
An injury can impact on your work life in a number of different ways. Some of these include:
Experiencing an injury can also take a toll on your emotions, as it can be traumatic to go back to the task or the situation in which the incident occurred. Therefore, a workplace injury can be even more difficult to recover from and it is important to take the time to heal both physically and emotionally before returning to work.
If you have experienced an injury or are currently receiving rehabilitation for an injury and this is having an impact on your ability to work, it may be beneficial to seek support to help you get back to work and feel safe, happy and productive. A number of practitioners at VCPS are specialised in providing support for workplace incidents. Some areas that they can help include:
