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COVID-19 Key Worker ID Cards


Following the latest emergency COVID-19 meeting spearheaded by PROF, the IVR wasted no time in producing free industry Key Worker ID cards in anticipation of possible even tighter Government control measures. The purpose of the cards is to ensure workers can be identified as recovery key worker...  read more >

COVID-19 DVSA Outline DQC Situation


The DVSA have outlined the latest situation for professional lorry drivers with a DQC due to expire from 1 March 2020 to 30 September 2020, the Government website link below contains full details.  Drivers whose DQC expired prior to 1 March 2020 are still under consideration.  ...  read more >

COVID-19 Recovery Industry Protocol


Message from Professional Recovery Operators Federation The Professional Recovery Operators Federation thanked all work providers for participating in today's second emergency PROF COVID-19 conference call, to enable the industry to have a joined up, carefully measured approach, to ensure that...  read more >

COVID-19 Rescue and recovery industry recognised as key workers


News Item from PROF- Following the increased measures introduced by Government to combat the COVID-19 Coronavirus epidemic this past week, it was clear the Rescue & Recovery Industry would need to be recognised as ‘Key Workers’ within a critical sector. With this in mind Professional...  read more >

IVR AGM 2020


The 37th IVR AGM weekend provided the recovery industry with an exceptional agenda of training, meetings and information exchange, all finished off with the ever-spectacular Gala Dinner.  This year saw the introduction of an auction, which proved to be a great success raising money for two...  read more >

The IVR return to Stratford Upon Avon for 2020 AGM


The IVR have confirmed the date for their 2020 Annual General Meeting (AGM) as Saturday, 7th March, and announced their return to The Crowne Plaza in Stratford Upon Avon. The central location of this hotel and the team at the Crowne Plaza who have worked so well with the IVR over past years to...  read more >

Tow Show 2019 demonstrates industry collaboration


The Professional Recovery Tow Show 2019 was at Telford again this year.  The IVR were proud to be a part of such a great event for the Recovery Industry, and excited to show the course developments that have been made during the last year such as the DCPC hours formatted into the VR27 –...  read more >

Tribute to Sandra Shury


It is with great sadness that the IVR informs you of the passing of Sandra Shury on 24th September 2019.  Described as a 'lovely lady', Sandra previously worked for the IVR for 13 years and as office manager was instrumental in setting up many of the processes that still exist today....  read more >

The IVR attends Emergency Services Show


The IVR attended the Emergency Services Show for the first time this year at Birmingham NEC in September.  This event happens yearly, and attracts nearly 9 thousand visitors and over 450 suppliers each time. It was decided that this year the IVR were well placed to attend, IVR Chairman...  read more >

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