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23 September 2025Webinar
FREE for ALL
SOM/ANZSOM webinar- Early Career OH Professionals in the Health Service
23rd September at 9am-10am (UK)
Chair – Dr Dominic Yong, with Professor Neil GreenbergSpeakers:
Dr Shana Khan - OH trainee working in a respiratory clinic at Alfred Hospital Occupational Respiratory Clinic
Dr Kabir Varghese – OH trainee working in a hospital environment at NWLH Trust in London
Both offering case studies and feedback on experience.Biographies:
Dr. Varghese is a trainee in Occupational Medicine at London North West University Healthcare Trust and is certified in Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) by the Faculty of Occupational Medicine. He also works as a Portfolio GP across North London and Hertfordshire. Dr. Varghese currently represents London on the NHS Health at Work Network Board and serves as the current Resident Representative for the Faculty of Occupational Medicine.Dr Shana Khan is a Melbourne-based trainee in Occupational Medicine with the Australian Faculty of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (AFOEM). She holds a Graduate Diploma in Occupational and Environmental Health from Monash University and is currently completing a Master’s degree in the same field, with research focusing on diving and hyperbaric medicine. In addition to her clinical and academic work, she serves as the Treasurer of the Victorian branch of ANZSOM.
FREE for ALL. You will then be sent the joining link.
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23 September 2025Webinar
FREE for ALL (please log in on the SOM website first).
SPONSORED BY ORCHIDLIVE
Summary of webinar:
This is an open webinar, free for all – the presentation will be for up to 30 minutes with a Q and A and will cover
• What OH is – Check out SOM’s short film about OH for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) and a guide to occupational health for SMEs
• Value of OH – see attached
• What OH isn't– see blog attachedTarget audience – HR professionals
Speaker: Ben Willmott, CIPD
Ben Willmott leads the CIPD’s Public Policy Team, which works to inform and help shape public debate, government policy and legislation in order to champion better work and working lives.
His particular research and policy areas of interest include: industrial strategy, skills policy, labour market regulation and enforcement and employee relations and wellbeing.
He led the design and development of CIPD’s regional People Skills pilots exploring the value of HR support to small firms and how to deliver this effectively within a local skills system. His published research includes reports on the Apprenticeship Levy, line management capability, employment regulation, zero hours contracts and the gig economy.
Ben was a member of the Government-sponsored Flexible Working Taskforce, has given evidence to a range of parliamentary select committee inquiries on behalf of the CIPD and is a regular media contributor on world of work issues.
Prior to joining the CIPD he was news editor and employment law editor at Personnel Today magazine. He has an LLM in Employment Law from Kingston University.
Chair: Dr Oli Chapman, PAM OH Solutions
Dr Oli Chapman is a consultant occupational health physician for PAM OH Solutions, an occupational health consultancy that helps to reduce sickness absense and boost wellbeing. She is an appointed OEUK and HSE doctor and past chair of Scottish SOM. She has extensive experience in medical education and empowering businesses and individuals to boost health outcomes.
FREE for ALL. You will then be sent the joining link.
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24 September 2025Webinar
The Menopause Course
Menopause for Occupational Health Nurses
Study morning, participatory via zoom
Empowering you to support workplace wellbeing and promote menopausal health.
Join The Menopause Course for a focused half-day session designed specifically for Occupational Health Nurses, offering essential insights into menopause and its impact in the workplace, strategies for symptom relief and alleviating impact at work.
Led by Kathy Abernethy, BMS Menopause Specialist and Founding Clinician at Peppy Health, delivering personalised menopause support through employers.
Date: 24th September 2025
Time: Half-Day Session (9:20am–1:00pm)
Location: Participatory via Zoom (Online Event)
Cost: £110
What You Will Gain:
- Comprehensive understanding of menopause symptoms and stages
- Strategies for supporting employees experiencing menopause symptoms
- Practical advice on creating a menopause-friendly workplace
- Interactive discussions and Q&A to enhance your learning
Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your knowledge and skills in this crucial area of workplace health!
Register your place and more information here.
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24 September 2025Webinar
Occupational Health Nurses and AHPs Careers Morning – Wednesday 24th September
in partnership with the National School of Occupational Health
Registration for Online Attendance Only
Agenda
10.30 Welcome and Introduction - Occupational Health as a Career - Janet O'Neill, National School of Occupational Health
10.45 Careers in OH - Professor Anne Harriss, SOM Past President
11.00 Abi Wren, Senior OH Nurse Adviser, Heales Medical
11.15 How to get into OH and transferable skills - Sarah Holling, Nurse Consultant, NHS
11.30 OH Careers for AHPs - Mandy Kelly, Director of Occupational Therapy, Crest Health Group
11.45 -12.30 A Career in Occupational Health, Your Questions Answered...
- Contact mimi.eyeoyibo@som.org.uk for list of placements and information about joining SOM
- For careers information, go to the SOM Careers page
This registration page is for online attendance. The joining link will be sent upon registration.
This event is kindly sponsored by Abbott and OH Assessment.
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24 September 2025London
Occupational Medicine Doctors Careers Afternoon – Wednesday 24th September
in partnership with the National School of Occupational Health
The Lumen Community, 88 Tavistock Place, London WC1H 9RS
Registration for In-person Attendance Only
Agenda
1.30pm -1.35pm Welcome - Nick Pahl, CEO SOM
1.35pm - 2.00pm Occupational Health – what it is and its medical training routes - Dr Ali Hashtroudi, National School of Occupational Health
2.00pm - 2.15pm What are recruiters looking for? - Katie Wery, Medigold Health
2.15pm - 2.30pm My occupational health career through the Portfolio Pathway - Dr Sarwar Chowdhury
2.30pm - 2.45pm Speciality Training experience - NHS and commercial provider formal training - Dr Jacqueline Thompson
2.45pm - 3.05pm Break - Opportunity for individual discussion slots with Dr Sarwar Chowdhury sarwar.chowdhury2@nhs.net
3.05pm - 3.20pm My Clinical Journey: Hospital consultant to occupational health physician - Nadia Masood
3.20pm - 3.45pm Placement café - bringing together occupational health professionals who support placement opportunities - Janet O'Neill, National School of Occupational Health
3.45pm - 4.10pm Routes to entry via the Portfolio Pathway - Dr Jon Spiro
4.10pm - Close and Bookable slots available for individual 1:1 discussion after the event – email:
Dr Ali Hashtroudi AliAsad.Hashtroudi@gstt.nhs.uk
Dr Jon Spiro jon.spiro@tiscali.co.uk
Dr Jacqueline Thompson jacqueline.thompson@healthmanltd.com
Dr Sarwar Chowdhury sarwar.chowdhury2@nhs.net
- Contact nick.llewellin@som.org.uk for list of placements and information about joining SOM.
- For careers information, go to the SOM Careers page and FOM website.
This registration page is for in-person attendance.
If you would like to attend online, click here to register.
This event is kindly sponsored by Abbott and OH Assessment.
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24 September 2025Webinar
Occupational Medicine Doctors Careers Afternoon – Wednesday 24th September
in partnership with the National School of Occupational Health
Registration for Online Attendance Only
Agenda
1.30pm -1.35pm Welcome - Nick Pahl, CEO SOM
1.35pm - 2.00pm Occupational Health – what it is and its medical training routes - Dr Ali Hashtroudi, National School of Occupational Health
2.00pm - 2.15pm What are recruiters looking for? - Katie Wery, Medigold Health
2.15pm - 2.30pm Speciality Training experience - NHS and commercial provider formal training - Dr Jacqueline Thompson
2.30pm - 2.45pm My occupational health career through the Portfolio Pathway - Dr Sarwar Chowdhury
2.45pm - 3.05pm Break
Opportunity for individual discussion slots with Dr Sarwar Chowdhury sarwar.chowdhury2@nhs.net
3.05pm - 3.20pm My Clinical Journey: Hospital consultant to occupational health physician - Nadia Masood
3.20pm - 3.45pm Placement café - bringing together occupational health professionals who support placement opportunities - Janet O'Neill, National School of Occupational Health
3.45pm - 4.10pm Routes to entry via the Portfolio Pathway - Dr Jon Spiro
4.10pm - Close and Bookable slots available for individual 1:1 discussion after the event – email:
Dr Ali Hashtroudi AliAsad.Hashtroudi@gstt.nhs.uk
Dr Jon Spiro jon.spiro@tiscali.co.uk
Dr Jacqueline Thompson jacqueline.thompson@healthmanltd.com
Dr Sarwar Chowdhury sarwar.chowdhury2@nhs.net
- Contact nick.llewellin@som.org.uk for list of placements and information about joining SOM.
- For careers information, go to the SOM Careers page and FOM website.
This registration page is for online attendance only. The joining link will be sent upon registration.
This event is kindly sponsored by Abbott and OH Assessment.
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26 September 2025Webinar
FREE for ALL (please log in on the SOM website first).
SPONSORED BY ORCHIDLIVE
Summary of webinar:
The presentation is designed for HR leaders. It will include discussion on what Occupational Health is and how it could help organisations by protecting employees health and wellbeing; reducing absenteeism, presenteeism and injury rates; improving morale and productivity; supporting compliance and risk management; helping in ensuring regulatory compliance related to employee health, safety, and legal obligations; enhancing recruitment and retention strategies; enabling efficient case management, return to work plans and providing recommendations on adjustments. The presentation will also include a few examples of legal cases on how OH advice or lack of it influenced the outcomes of employment tribunals.
Presenter bio:
Dr Oli Champan is a consultant occupational health physician for PAM OH Solutions, an occupational health consultancy that helps to reduce sickness absence and boost wellbeing. She is an appointed OEUK and HSE doctor and past chair of Scottish SOM. She has extensive experience in medical education and empowering businesses and individuals to boost health outcomes.
Chair: Dr Lucy Wright
FREE for ALL. You will then be sent the joining link.
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26 September 2025London
SOM 90th Anniversary Gala Dinner
Venue - Apothecaries' Hall, 16 Black Friars Lane, London, EC4V 6EJ
Date and time - Friday 26th September, 6.30pm until late (Carriages 11.30pm)
BOOKINGS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR THIS EVENT.
The culmination of SOM’s 90th anniversary activity in 2025 – a celebratory gala dinner on Friday 26th September. Held at the Apothecaries' Hall in London, it will be a magical evening of reflection, socialising, entertainment and a banquet dinner.
6.30pm until late. Cost: £99. This is an exclusive ticketed event.
A booklet will be produced for the event.
6.30pm Gather and networking and drinks
7.10 Call to Dinner and guests take their seats in the Great Hall
7.25pm Leading into the future - Dr Lanre Ogunyemi, SOM Immediate Past President and Professor Neil Greenberg, SOM President
7.40pm Reflections on 90 years of SOM - Dr John Hobson, former editor of the Occupational Medicine Journal in conversation with Past Presidents
7.55pm Working together: SOM with FOM - Dr Robin Cordell, FOM President
8.15pm Dinner service begins, with Toast to all/the King - to be given by Dr Jayne Moore, SOM Past President
9.45pm Dinner concludes and final speech from Dame Carol Black, SOM Patron
10pm Networking
11.30pm Drinks service ends and guests to leave
Dress code: Please join us in formal attire for an evening of celebration. Suits, cocktail dresses, evening wear – think Oscars!
BOOKINGS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR THIS EVENT.
With thanks to our generous sponsors:
Platinum Sponsor: Medigold Health
Major Sponsor: UKIM
James Hallam
Genius Within
Floral decorations produced and donated by Rebecca Lawrence-Bristol
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27 September 2025London
Health Surveillance Essentials
Half-Day Training for Prospective and Diplomate Occupational Health Physicians
Saturday 27th September, 9am-1pm
R-Health, 98 Burnt Oak Broadway, London, HA8 0BE
Price: £200 + VAT
This is an in-person event.
For newly qualified or developing Occupational Health Physicians (Diploma-level) seeking to build practical competence in health surveillance delivery across key risk areas: respiratory, noise, and hand-arm vibration.
09:00-09:30: Introduction to health surveillance
09:30-10:00: Legal foundation of health surveillance: legislation, employer duties, data protection
10:00-10:15: The Role of the HSE
10:15-10:45: Respiratory surveillance: COSHH and Spirometry
10:45-11:00: Break
11:00-11:30: Noise surveillance, NIHL and Audiometry
11:30-12:00: HAVS: Tiered Surveillance and Regulation
12:00-13:00: Hands-On Practical: Audiometry and Spirometry
Click here for more information.
Hosted by Propel Solutions, Backed by R-Health
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29 September 2025Online training
Location: In Person at Compass House, Chorley OR Online
The Level 3 Certificate for Occupational Health Technicians is the leading qualification for OHTs, developed in association with the Society of Occupational Medicine.
This qualification is made up of 6 mandatory modules and is carried out over two weeks of classroom learning (split in 2 x 5 day consecutive sessions) and observations, with self-study time for assignments.
Entry Requirements
Learners should be over the age of 18 and be working as an Occupational Health Technician.Course schedule:
- Unit 1: The role and responsibilities of the Occupational Health Technician (Day 1 - 29/09)
- Unit 2: Professional behaviour for Occupational Health Technicians (Day 2 - 30/09)
- Unit 3: Risk Management for the Occupational Health Technician (Days 3 & 4 - 01/10 - 02/10)
- Unit 4: Safe and effective use of screening equipment for occupational health technicians (Days 5, 6, 7 & 8* 03/10 and 27/10 - 29/10)
- Unit 5: Understanding fitness for role screening (Day 9* - 30/10)
- Unit 6: Understanding health risk management and health improvement (Day 10 - 31/10)
*experienced technicians do not need to attend days 8 and 9.Assessment methods:
Learners will complete a portfolio of evidence, which will include assignments, projects, reflective journals, presentations, written questions, professional discussions and an on-site observation.Contact info@compass-ms.co.uk for any enquiries.