The VRA represents all those involved in delivering vocational rehabilitation services. A number of professional groups are involved from both health (NHS and private) and other government agencies e.g. the Department for Work and Pensions. The Association exists to: - help people working in the field of disability and employment - promote and develop their personal, professional and practical skills - maintain their awareness of a broad range of rehabilitation issues. The Association is committed to: - fulfilling aims that will ensure the recognition of the skills and knowledge of practitioners - setting and furthering standards for future practitioners - providing a competence framework for users of vocational rehabilitation services.