SOM Scottish Group ASM, The Future of Work and Health

Scottish Group of the Society of Occupational Medicine
Annual Scientific Meeting 2026: The Future of Work and Health
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow 
Friday 20th November. Registration and coffee from 8.45am. Professional updates: 9.30am-5pm

We are delighted to open booking for the Scottish SOM Annual Scientific Meeting 2026. This meeting brings together colleagues with an interest in health and work, including Physicians, Doctors, Nurses, Allied Healthcare Professionals, General Practitioners and Researchers.

This year's theme is the Future of Work and Health. We are excited to welcome experts at the forefront of their fields for an engaging discussion about how cutting edge changes in health and technology will affect work, delivering insights with clear relevance to practice. There will be ample opportunity to reconnect with colleagues and meet new ones, in our networking breaks.

Programme highlights:

The Changing World of Work
- Psychological Health at Work: What Makes a Difference? Professor Neil Greenberg, President of the Society of Occupational Medicine.
- Obesity, GLP-1 Therapies and Work. Professor Naveed Sattar, University of Glasgow 

Innovation in Clinical Practice: Implications for Work
- Diabetes Technology, Cognitive Performance and Safety at Work. Professor Rory McCrimmon, University of Dundee
- Emerging Treatments in Mental Health: Ketamine and Novel Therapies. Professor Hamish McAllister-Williams, University of Newcastle
- In Conversation: How Will Psychedelic Treatments Impact on Work? Professor Hamish McAllister-Williams and Dr Oli Chapman

From Evidence to Experience: Applying OH principles
- Occupational Health at a Turning Point: Lessons from 30 Years of OH Leadership. Dr Chris Pugh, Senior Consultant Physician in Occupational Health
- Rehabilitation: Optimising Function. Dr Lynne Hutton, Consultant and Training Programme Lead in Rehabilitation Medicine

Looking Ahead
- Work Smart: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Occupational Medicine. Dr Lara Shemtob, Imperial College London

We will end the day with an interactive panel discussion:

Occupational Health 2035
What will change? What challenges will we face? How should we adapt? 
Chaired by Professor Drushca Lalloo, with confirmed panellists:
- Clare Brown, Senior Specialist Occupational Health Nurse, Chair of the SOM North East region
- Dr Aneka Popat, Occupational Health Physician and author of leadership principles for the General Medical Council
- Dr Munna Roy, Consultant Physician in Occupational Health with expertise in Occupational Health business development

Why attend?
- Explore emerging clinical and workplace developments relevant to occupational health.
- Gain practical insights that can inform contemporary practice.
- Engage directly with leading speakers and experienced practitioners.
- Connect with colleagues working across the NHS, industry, defence, academia and independent practice.
- Contribute to discussion about the future direction of occupational medicine.

Registration fees:
Full-time Students - five subsidised places (you do not need to be a SOM member), available on a first-come, first-served basis - £20 (email Ann.Caluori@som.org.uk for discount code)
Reduced rate for SOM members who are Resident Doctors, Foundation Doctors, Occupational Health Nurses or Allied Healthcare Professionals - £75 (email Ann.Caluori@som.org.uk for discount code)
Other SOM members - £110
Non-SOM members - £135

Conference dinner
Continue the conversation at the Scottish SOM Conference Dinner: 
The Corinthian Club, Glasgow, 6pm, £50 per person. Register for the dinner here.
The dinner is open to all attendees, but places are strictly limited and early booking is strongly recommended.

We warmly welcome SOM members and non-members with an interest in occupational medicine, occupational health and the relationship between work and health, and look forward to seeing you in November.

Please ensure you are logged in to access the SOM member discount (£110). For other discounts, please email Ann Caluori for the code (details in fee section above). Please specify any dietary requirements in the relevant box on the registration page.

This event is generously sponsored by OH Partners.