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A new practical three-day qualification from The At Work Partnership, run with the support of Brunel University London from the 04th June 2019- 06th June 2019, designed to give OH professionals the in-depth knowledge, strategies, skills and techniques to successfully manage mental health at work.

Course director and chair: Dr Nerys Williams, independent occupational physician

How will gaining this qualification benefit you and your organisation?

You will gain:
- A comprehensive understanding of the effectiveness of different strategies/interventions that organisations can adopt – so that you can review what will work in your workplace
- Detailed knowledge and practical skills to manage specific cases including an in-depth understanding of different conditions
- The ability to assess the severity of a condition and its impact on a person’s job – so that you can recommend the best interventions to put in place for a particular case
- Enhanced skills and knowledge to use during OH consultations and in giving advice to managers
- In-depth understanding of reasonable adjustments in practice
- Advice on tools, resources and action plans
- Guidance on the relevant law

Gaining this qualification will help you to employ the right strategies and interventions to successfully manage mental health in your workplace and create a more engaged and productive workforce.

Book and pay by 15 April 2019 and save £100 + VAT!

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FREE for SOM Members (please log in on the SOM website first).

This exclusive webinar will draw on the findings of an IFF Research survey of private providers of occupational health (OH), commissioned by the Work and Health Unit (WHU), a joint unit between the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). The survey aimed to speak to as many private providers of OH (i.e. excluding NHS provided services) across the UK as possible.

The webinar will profile private providers of occupational health (OH), answering these and other questions:

What services do private providers of occupational health (OH) tend to offer, and who commissions these? What is their capacity for delivering these services?

What is their workforce profile, and are they experiencing any skills shortages?

To what extent do they interact with line managers and other employer representatives; and with NHS provision?

This webinar will be presented by Angus Tindle Director of IFF Research and Zainab Hazel, Senior Research Executive.

FREE for SOM Members (please log in on the SOM website). You will then be sent a link to register on the Adobe Connect Webinar platform.

This event is worth 1 CPD Hour.

FREE for SOM Members (please log in on the SOM website first).

Scope and Topics: - This webinar will be conducted by Pooja Sudera, a Business Psychologist for Lexxic Ltd to give an understanding of what neurodiversity is, including an overview of Dyslexia, Developmental Coordination Disorder (Dyspraxia) & Dyscalculia, Autism Spectrum Conditions and ADHD. There will be an explanation of the assessment and screening procedures for the different neurodiverse conditions along with the best practice approach to supporting both adults and line managers in the workplace.

Pooja has an MSc in Occupational Psychology and is working towards The British Psychological Society’s (BPS) Chartered status in Occupational Psychology. She is a qualified BPS qualified test user and holds membership with The Register of Qualifications in Test Use (RQTU). She is an experienced Psychologist and has worked in the field of neurodiversity for both private and government organisations. At Lexxic Ltd she is a senior member of the team and works with adults that have a neurodiverse condition and provides psychological services to these individuals to help them reach their true potential. Pooja is passionate about promoting employee well-being and has worked with organisations and line managers to raise awareness of neurodiverse conditions to help promote diversity and improve organisational policy.

FREE for SOM Members (please log in on the SOM website). You will then be sent a link to register on the Adobe Connect Webinar platform.

This event is worth 1 CPD Hour.

8th - 10th July 2019

Course director: Prof Diana Kloss, barrister

A practical three-day course designed to provide occupational health professionals with an in-depth understanding of OH law at work.

This qualification will provide you with a detailed comprehension of the full scope of your legal responsibilities – so that you can ensure that your work, and the work of your department, is fully compliant with legislation and case law.

This qualification is organised by The At Work Partnership with the support of Brunel University London.

Course overview:

Introduction to OH law, Prof Diana Kloss, barrister

Discrimination law – an overview, Emily Yeardley, BakerLaw LLP

Consent, confidentiality and data protection in OH, Prof Diana Kloss, barrister

Disability discrimination and ill health at work, Nick Hanning, Anthony Gold Solicitors

Employment law and fitness for work, Prof Diana Kloss, barrister

Employment tribunals, Nick Hanning, Anthony Gold Solicitors

Book and pay by 10 May 2019 and save £100 + VAT!

More information available here.