Informal multiagency guidelines had been developed in Wolverhampton in an attempt to provide a pathway for clients to return to work following a period of rehabilitation. This resulted in a successful bid for European Social Funding, which enabled a dedicated occupational therapist and a project coordinator to be appointed for a 3-year period. This report discusses the process of setting up the project and evaluates the success of the project in assisting clients to return to work or retraining.
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