Joining Habilitation VI UK gives you the opportunity to network with other Habilitation Specialists and associated professionals in the field. You can exchange ideas and support each other at regional meetings and to access a range of HABVIUK approved CPD and you can seek support and advice or share resources through the members closed Facebook group.
Each Region has it’s own local representative who liaises and organises meetings and training and brings regional issues to the attention of the national executive. In addition, there is an opportunity for those working in isolation or struggling with a particular issue to be put in contact with a more experienced practitioner.
There is one National Conference a year, subsidised for members, with a broad range of professionally relevant speakers and workshops delivering specialist quality CPD. Members are consulted with regard to training needs, and feedback obtained after each conference, and these are incorporated in the CPD on offer.
HabVIUK also offers regular online CPD in the form of the Knowledge Exchange. For those who cannot attend these sessions, a synopsis of the discussions appears in the regular newsletters that are sent out. There is also an extensive resources section in the members area of the website.
Here, all members have access to current and previous issues of the British Journal of Visual Impairment to facilitate independent research and CPD. This is a key platform for sharing knowledge between practitioners and researchers working in the field of visual impairment.
As a member you will be able to Register as a Habilitation Specialist ( Registered Qualified Habilitation Specialist) or Assistant if you meet the eligibility criteria. Being on the register, is quite distict from just being a member. Registration is currently free to members. If you are dual qualified, RWPN will offer you a discount commensurate with your HabVIUK membership fee, so you can get the best of both worlds. However, you must join HabVIUK first in order to claim this concession.
One of the requirements of Registration is to undertake regular relevant CPD, much of which can be provided through the auspices of HabVIUK , and a reciprocal arrangement with RWPN, eliminates the need for duplication for dual qualified members.
You can find more information about registration and cpd requirements in the member areas of the website, but if you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Members are consulted about current issues and their views represented on various bodies, groups and committees at local and National Levels.
Habilitation VIUK can advise on appropriate CPD trainers to ensure any training meets the required National Habilitation Quality Training Standards. We also have an agreement with National Education Union (NEU) to offer specialist support to HABVIUK members.
Still not sure? Let’s recap the benefits of joining.
Included Benefits
Free CPD access including:
- Support from Regional groups including meetings ( face to face or virtual)and CPD training.
- Knowledge Exchange sessions
- access to British Journal of Vision Impairment
- Level 2 Food Hygiene training
- Regular newsletter with information, reviews and CPD
- closed members facebook group.
- online website resources
Free Registration as Qualified Habilitation Specialist or Assistant for those eligible
Subsidised access to
- Annual Habilitation Conference
Plus
- The opportunity to have your voice heard at local and national levels.
- View and trial new products
We use a PayPal online payment system to process your payment. You do not need a PayPal account and can pay via a card using that system. Once your payment is received your online account will be activated. Membership is solely with Habilitation VI UK and this website is the only way to join. Please note we do not have joint membership with any other organisation, but RWPN will take your HabVIUK membership into account- see RWPN Rehabilitation Workers Professional Network – HOW TO JOIN