Events

E.g., 27/01/2026

SOM Events Code of Conduct
  • SOM Occupational Health Practitioners Conference
    30 April 2026
    S Wales and W of England

    SOM Occupational Health Practitioners Conference 

    Thursday 30th April 2026 9:00am-4:00pm (in-person only)

    Future Inn Cardiff, Hemingway Road, Cardiff, CF10 4AU (free parking)

    £65 SOM members (please log in before registering); £95 non-members

    Reduced rate for students: £47.50 - Email Mimi.Eyeoyibo@som.org.uk for the discount code.

    This conference is open to all occupational health professionals and those interested in the sector, including nurses, AHPs, students, occupational therapists and GPs.

    Draft programme:

    09:00    Coffee and networking
    09:30    Chair: Anne Harriss, then Communication within Occupational Health – Janet O’Neill
    10:00    Drug and Alcohol issues in the workplace - the latest issues – Helen Vangikar, Chair, SOM SIG
    10:30    HAVS – Dr Roger Cooke
    11:00    Break
    11:15    Neurodiversity in the workplace – Nina Parsons  
    11:45    Respiratory issues in OH – Dr Jo Szram
    12:30    Lunch
    13:30    Chair: Caroline Whittaker, then introduction to Fitness to practice, changes to threshold, record keeping – Sharon Clement-Thomas
    14:00    Clinical audit – Hilary Winch
    14:30    Confidence in report writing – Tracie McKelvie
    15:00    Stretch and comfort break
    15:15    ICOH information sharing and code or practice – Chris Burn
    16:00    Close

    In partnership with the SOM South Wales and West of England Regional Group 

    With thanks to our generous sponsor Insight Workplace Health
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  • Burrow Hill Cider & Brandy Farm Tour - Somerset
    14 October 2026
    S Wales and W of England

    FOR SOM MEMBERS ONLY £5

    The tour will be a 1.5 hour guided tour around the cider/brandy production facility followed by an orchard walk.
    During the tour you will see traditional methods and an opportunity to ask questions to workers. After the tour there is the opportnity to take in the view from he top of Burrow Hill. 

    This is an opportunity to meet fellow SOM members in a friendly and relaxed environment. 

    Unfortunately, there is no Occupational health person available for the tour, however the guide will be able to answer questions as we go round. 

    You can find out more about the tour online here https://somersetciderbrandy.com/gohome

    SOM Members ONLY. If you are not a member, please join here www.som.org.uk
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