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Employability Reports are prepared on the instruction of solicitors, acting either for pursuer/claimant or defender, or
frequently, in the case of English instructions, prepared under joint instruction basis according to the Woolf guidelines.
Employability Reports identify alternative roles that an injured party could be expected to undertake, taking into
consideration expert medical opinion regarding functional limitations, along side the claimant's education, work history
and transferable skills. Reports are primarily based on a semi-structured interview conducted with the claimant,
usually in their own home but sometimes if requested at the premises of their solicitor, and in the presence of a
person of their choosing if desired.
Employability Reports provide an indication of future earning potential following injury, as well as local labour market
information. My reports can also contain recommendations for vocational rehabilitation to assist the injured party with
future employment if requested.
A typical Employability Report consists of the following sections:
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Introduction, including referral objectives
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Summary of Findings
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Medical Reports Reviewed
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Treatment
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Functional Limitations
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Aids & Adaptations
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Self-Care & Domestic Activities
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Interests & Daily Activities
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Pre-accident
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Current daily routine
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Vocational Position
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Education
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Training & Qualifications
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Employment History
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Skills & Future Occupations
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Potential Future Earnings
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Accessible Labour Market Conditions
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Recommendations
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Information Sources
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Statement of Truth and Compliance
