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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II


We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.  Our thoughts and condolences are with her family and all those who loved her.   Queen Elizabeth Roses   read more >

The Institute Signs Strategic Partnership Agreement


14 July 2022 - The Institute of Vehicle Recovery (IVR) were invited to present at PROFCon 2022, which had a definite flavour of  the emergency services with both the National Police Chief’s Council (NPCC), the National Fire Chief’s Council (NFCC) and UK Rescue Organisation (UKRO) in attendance…  read more >

IVR EV/Hybrid Recovery Protocol Update


Jul 22- The latest IVR EV/Hybrid Recovery Protocol for technicians when attending to electric or hybrid vehicles in breakdown or road traffic collision scenarios, has been updated following collaboration with the United Kingdom Rescue Organisation (UKRO). Version 3 of the protocol includes detailed…  read more >

Safety Incident Data for Rescue and Recovery


The Institute sees reporting safety incidents as a very important way of identifying problem areas for the rescue and recovery industry.  Without the data, it is difficult for the industry to represent itself with clear evidence about safety and to take a balanced, factual view when making…  read more >

Institute of Vehicle Recovery Presents at the NPCC Conference


The National Police Chiefs’ Councils (NPCC) invited The Institute of Vehicle Recovery to present at their annual recovery group conference on 11/12 May 2022.   Part of the role of the NPCC is to bring together police forces in the UK, to help policing coordinate operations, reform, improve and…  read more >

IVR Formally Issues EV/Hybrid Recovery Protocol


The Institute of Vehicle Recovery have formally issued a protocol for technicians when attending to electric or hybrid vehicles in breakdown or road traffic collision scenarios. The protocol is supported by the IVR VR27 Electric (EV) and Hybrid Vehicles training module, which all technicians…  read more >

IVR Announces New Driver CPC course - VR19 Preservation of Evidence


The Institute continues to support the industry to meet its Driver CPC requirements by adding VR19 Preservation of Evidence to the list of approved courses.  This module, now added to the IVR’s Driver CPC suite, allows even more choice for the vehicle recovery operator to attend relevant…  read more >

IVR AGM and Gala Dinner 2022


The IVR have confirmed the date for their 2022 Annual General Meeting (AGM) as Saturday, 5th 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 >

Driver CPC Review


The Government is carrying out a review of Driver CPC to see how it can be improved to help ease HGV driver shortages. The review will be informed by input from a wide range of stakeholders, including representatives of drivers, road transport operators, employers, trainers and road safety groups.…  read more >