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02 March 2026East Midlands
FOR SOM MEMBERS ONLY
Lunaz is an electric vehicle company which restores and remasters luxury British cars including, Rolls Royce, Bentley and Jaguar.
SOM has arranged an exclusive tour of the Lunaz factory on Monday 2nd March 2026 commencing at 2PM.
Spaces are free to SOM members but limited to the first 24 individuals to book on.
Lunaz has an onsite Health & Safety employee. Details of whether photography will be allowed tbc.
You can find out more online here https://bylunaz.com/
SOM Members ONLY. If you are not a member, please join here https://www.som.org.uk/membership
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03 March 2026Webinar
FREE for SOM Members (please log in on the SOM website first).
Prescribed cannabis is now appearing routinely in occupational health practice, including in cases where the consequences of getting it wrong are significant and the demand for clear advice is high.
For many OH professionals, this creates a familiar but uncomfortable position: being asked to make safety judgements in an area where the evidence is limited, policies are often not designed for this level of nuance, and expectations of certainty exceed what the science can deliver.
In this 1.5-hour webinar, Dr Mary Obele and Dr Oli Chapman will examine why medicinal cannabis has become a challenging issue for occupational health, and why commonly relied-upon approaches may provide less reassurance than is often assumed.
The focus is not on advocacy or prohibition, but on how OH professionals can think clearly, reason defensibly and maintain credibility when safety, fairness and uncertainty collide.There will be plenty of time for discussion.
Participants are encouraged to bring questions (nothing patient-specific).
Be prepared to have your thinking challenged and your professional judgement sharpened.This session will be of particular interest to OH physicians, nurses, MROs and others involved in advising on fitness for work, safety-critical roles and workplace substance policies.
Chair: Janet O'Neill
Speakers:Dr Oli Chapman and Dr Mary Obele
As a Specialist Occupational and Environmental Physician, Dr Mary Obele has been a doctor for over twenty years, specialising in health and work. She does medical assessments for various industries, advises on hazards and risks, consults for organisations, lectures at universities and mentors’ new doctors. She is a member of various health committees and panels. At home, her family often has bits of engines in the lounge.FREE for SOM Members (please log in on the SOM website). You will then be sent the join link.
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05 March 2026Webinar
A one-day event from The At Work Partnership
Medical decision-making in ill-health retirement
Thursday 5 March 2026 - A Virtual Event
Chaired by Dr John Ballard, editor of Occupational Health [at Work]
The At Work Partnership are delighted to announce a new date for this very popular one-day workshop - Medical decision-making in ill-health retirement! The event will take place virtually on Thursday 5 March 2026.
The At Work Partnership's team of expert tutors, Dr John Ballard, Dr Mark Groom, Prof Diana Kloss, Dr Tony Williams, Dr Sarah Porter and Claire Johnson, will guide you through an intensive day of learning as we take an in-depth look at how occupational health can advise employees and employers on ill health retirement to help make evidence-based, fair decisions.
This training will give you:
- A detailed knowledge of how to give evidence-based advice in ill-health retirement (IHR) cases
- A comprehensive understanding of your roles and responsibilities - either as an OH doctor or OH nurse
- An insight into the complexity of scheme rules and relevant law
- Enhanced comprehension of the ethical issues
- An opportunity to learn from the experience of others in case studies and to benchmark your opinions with peers
- Improved knowledge and understanding to assist in decision-making
Previous event delegates said:
“A great opportunity to hear from experts in the field about their approach... and how to develop our own process that meets the requirements for excellent IHR reporting.” - OH Physician, NPH Group Ltd
“Brilliantly informative, superbly presented, and highly relevant to current OH practice!” - Occupational Health Consultant, Independent
“An excellent conference with an expert panel who are passionate and experienced in their field.” - OH Manager, Hertfordshire County Council
Secure your place online now (There are payment options for invoicing and paying by card)
DON’T MISS THESE SPECIAL OFFERS
- EARLY BIRD RATES: Save £50+VAT with their early bird offer! Available for bookings paid before 20th January 2026
- Discounted rates are also available for self-funded individuals.
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10 March 2026West Midlands
Date: 10-11th March 2026
Location: NEC Birmingham
Health and Wellbeing at Work is a dynamic two-day event taking place on the 10th-11th of March at the NEC, Birmingham, dedicated to cultivating authentic change within workplace health, wellbeing, culture and safety through an unparalleled conference programme and a curated selection of cutting-edge solutions and service providers.
Its goal is to empower every employer with the inspiration, insights and contacts to drive their workplace wellbeing strategy forward.As partners of Health and Wellbeing at Work 2026, SOM members receive a 10% discount on tickets. Email Ann.Caluori@som.org.uk for the discount code.
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17 March 2026Webinar
FREE for ALL
ANZSOM/ SOM webinar - Health Monitoring vs. Surveillance - UK and Australian perspective
17th March 2026 at 9am-10am (UK)
Chair –Dr David Cleveland is a Specialist Occupational and Environmental Physician and the Deputy Chief Medical Officer of Sonic HealthPlus, He is based in North Queensland and holds an Adjunct Senior Research Fellow position at JCU’s Institute of Tropical Health and Medicine. Dr Cleveland was an author of the first review into Occupational Dust Lung Disease in Queensland coal mine workers and subsequently a co-author of the Office of Industrial Relations: ‘Mine Dust Lung Disease (MDLD) Return to Work’ guidelines. He has previously been awarded both the RACP AFOEM President’s Award and AFOEM Ramazzini Prize. He is dual registered as a GP and was formerly a GP Clinical Examiner and Quality Assurance Examiner for the RACGP.
His presentation will cover the return to work guidelines for coal mine workers in Queensland and the rationale behind it.FREE for ALL. You will then be sent the joining link.
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18 March 2026Online training
Designed and delivered by authors of the award-winning SOM Delphi Study on Ill-Health Retirement
This full-day online training course from the Health Partners Academy is designed and delivered by award-winning clinical experts at the forefront of pioneering research in ill health retirement.
Authors of the SOM’s Outstanding Contribution to Occupational Health Research award-winning Delphi Study on ill-health retirement, specialist experts will provide participants with an in-depth understanding of the principles and practices involved in ill-health retirement assessments, alongside tailored insight into the context of a broad range of private and public pension schemes.
During this full-day training course, you will:
• Understand the fundamental principles of IHR assessments and their relevance to pension schemes.
• Navigate and apply the criteria of specific pension schemes, such as LGPS, NHS, Teachers, Police, and Fire Pension Schemes.
• Develop sound rationales to support IHR decisions and address appeals effectively.
• Apply the latest Delphi IHR guidance and assistive decision-making tools in practice.
• Gain insights into the legal framework surrounding IHR, including case studies and common issues raised in appeals.
• Confidently engage in interactive discussions and apply learnings to real-world scenarios.Secure your place today for £395 per person + VAT.
Discounted rate of £295 for OHA/OHNs and StRs. -
18 March 2026Webinar
FREE for ALL (please log in on the SOM website first).
We'd like to thank our sponsor - Orchid Live. Orchid Live is specialist occupational health software used by a number of SOM members to run every aspect of their occupational health operations. They hold healthcare records for over 1.5 million UK workers and work with both in-house OH teams and OH providers. You can find out more at OrchidLive.com
Overview::
If you want to build a healthy culture at work, where people thrive in high performing teams, leaders need to be proactive - caring and daring.
Join us - find out what leaders need to embed the skills and qualities for their teams to thrive.
We’ll look at the critical skills to lead with a wellbeing lens including:
creating an environment that’s psychologically safe
being confident in supportive conversations about mental health & wellbeing
adapting leadership style so that your people can be their bestWe’ll explore questions like:
what stops people reaching out to a colleague when they notice that they’re struggling?
what happens when a leader ignores banter about mental ill-health?
how can leaders be proactive to reduce the stressors at work?You’ll discover the kind of results to expect from a comprehensive programme that develops learning and embeds best practice over time.
Come along to this webinar, and leave confident in what you’re doing well, inspired to implement fresh ideas.
Date: 18th March 2026
Time: 12 noon
Via Microsoft Teams
Speakers:
Angus Robinson
Executive ChairmanAngus is expert in developing a healthy workplace where people thrive and organisations succeed. With an engineering background he has a proven track record in business creation and growth. He previously worked in General Management, Engineering, Technical, and Commercial roles in multi-national companies including in the nuclear, medical, engineering and manufacturing sectors.
Amy McDonald
Founder & CEOAmy inspires people to find their voice and shift mindset - head and heart, to ensure a fair and inclusive workplace.
She creates the conditions for individuals and teams to engage, develop and grow, so that people thrive and organisations succeed. Amy has a background in business, mediation, coaching and theatre - bringing issues to life using drama for safe learning.Chair: Dr Kevin Teoh
FREE for ALL. You will then be sent the joining link.
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24 March 2026Webinar
A three-day qualification from The At Work Partnership
Certificate in Managing OH Services 2026
Tuesday 24th – Thursday 26th March - A Virtual Course
Calling all professionals responsible for managing or creating an occupational health service!
Join The At Work Partnership for the fantastic three-day Certificate in Managing OH Services course! Now in its 19th successful year, the course has become one of the leading short management courses for OH professionals.
It will cover the financial, political, legal and employment issues that OH professionals need to address in order to ensure that they function successfully and deliver maximum benefit to their employer.
EXPERT TUTORING TEAM: This comprehensive course is delivered by a team of expert tutors with an outstanding level of industry knowledge and expertise. Led by John Humphrey, with other speakers including Dr Paul Litchfield, Jo Berriman, Carolyn Graham, Prof Diana Kloss and Dr Steve Boorman, you will leave the course equipped with the necessary skills to manage your department.
View the course programme at the link below.
Course Testimonials
“A comprehensive overview of effective OH management, delivered by leading industry experts”
Andrew Wiggans, Bentley Motors Ltd“Brilliant and informative for managers and leaders in the OH field”
OH Nurse Manager, Phoenix Occupational Health“Well-organised, expert-led course with current, research-based occupational health content
and practical takeaways, it has reshaped my OH business mindset”
Occupational Health & Wellbeing Lead, BD MedicalEARLY BIRD RATE OFFER: Book and pay by 3rd February and save £100 + VAT!
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14 April 2026London
Integrated Health Summit
The Integrated Health Summit is the annual event for the future of health – personalised, preventive health care.
Tuesday 14th April 9.15am-5.00pm (registration and networking from 8.15am)
King's College London, Strand Campus, Strand, London, WC2R 2LS
Early Bird Offer: Book by January 2026 and save £50
Health care is changing. New neighbourhood and local delivery of programmes both within the NHS, in primary care, the private sector and workplace health need to future proof how health care will change - with a focus on prevention (from the NHS 10 year), personalisation (with the advent of tech-based products) and now awareness of the value of the value of good work for good health.
This joint event between the Society of Occupational Medicine, Wellbeing at Work and Qualitatas will help delegates:
- Understand future strategic interventions that should guide and influence local neighbourhood health delivery linked to primary care
- Improve national policy-making
- Implement the 10-year plan
- Identify effective proactive personalised health care interventions
- Clarify issues around multi-morbidity and challenges
Join us on Tuesday 14th April 2026 for an inspiring and educational day. Secure your tickets here.
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22 April 2026North West
FOR SOM MEMBERS ONLY
SOM has arranged an exclusive visit of the University of Lancashire Wellness Centre on Wednesday 22nd April 2026 commencing at 2PM.
Spaces are free to SOM members but limited to the first 45 individuals to book on.
The agenda will be as follows:
2:00 PM - 2:15 PM | Welcome & Introductions: Greeting and overview of the agenda
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM | Presentation: Our Vision & Services - Mission, healthcare programmes, and initiatives
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM | Guided Tour - Exploration of the facilities and programmes
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM | Demonstration: Health Check - Overview of a typical health assessment
3:45 PM - 4:30 PM | Q&A & Networking - Open discussion and connection opportunities
4:30 PM | Close
SOM Members ONLY. If you are not a member, please join here https://www.som.org.uk/membership