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05 August 2026Overseas
The 24th Asian Congress on Occupational Health (ACOH) will be held on the 5th - 8th August 2026 at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) in Sarawak, Malaysia.
With the theme ”Shaping a Sustainable Future: Global Perspectives on Occupational Health", this triennial congress promises insightful discussions, knowledge sharing, and collaboration opportunities aimed at advancing the field of Occupational Health in the region.
The congress will comprise keynote sessions, plenaries, symposiums, poster and oral presentations with invited speakers from all over the globe.
The event is expected to draw more than 1,200 international and local participants comprising practitioners in Occupational Health, Occupational Medicine, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health, Occupational Safety and related fields.
Participants to the 24th ACOH will also have the opportunity to experience the majestic natural beauty of the lush, biodiverse rainforest, home to unique flora and fauna such as the orangutan, proboscis monkey and Rafflesia - the largest flower in the world.
For more details and to register your interest, visit the event's official website at www.aaoeh.org.
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31 August 2026Webinar
Expert Training by Occupational Health Specialists - £3000 (VAT exempt) Payment plans available
The next intake starts 31st August 2026
Faculty of Occupational Medicine approved online course designed by leading OH clinicians and academics at the University of Glasgow.
- University standard distance learning modules providing flexible online learning opportunities.
- Designed to facilitate Learning and Revision at learners convenience.
- Quality teaching, by leading academic practitioners, and dedicated candidate admin support.
Online Teaching & Learning Structure
- Short interactive live & recorded sessions
- Dedicated online learning resource
- Interactive activities/assessments including:
о Bespoke workplace videos focused on hazard identification & risk assessment skills.
о Occupational Health consultations stimulating practical insight.
- Dedicated Exam Preparation Support
о Mock Portfolio development
о Multiple-choice questions (MCQ) summative assessments
View the full advert here.
For more information, contact shw-healthyworkinglivesgroup@glasgow.ac.uk
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23 September 2026London
Occupational Medicine Doctors Careers Afternoon – Wednesday 23rd 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
Programme subject to change.
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? - Dr James Fisher, Medigold Health
2.15pm - 2.30pm My occupational health career through the Portfolio Pathway - Dr Sarwar Chowdhury, Work Doctor Occupational Health
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 - 3.30pm Placement café - bringing together occupational health professionals who support placement opportunities - Janet O'Neill, National School of Occupational Health
3.30pm - 3.45pm My Clinical Journey: Hospital consultant to occupational health physician - Dr Nadia Masood
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
Dr James Fisher james.fisher@healthpartners.uk.com
- 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.
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23 September 2026Webinar
Occupational Medicine Doctors Careers Afternoon – Wednesday 23rd September
in partnership with the National School of Occupational Health
Registration for Online Attendance Only
Programme subject to change.
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? - Dr James Fisher, Health Partners
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, Work Doctor Occupational Health
2.45pm - 3.05pm Break
Opportunity for individual discussion slots with Dr Sarwar Chowdhury sarwar.chowdhury2@nhs.net
3.05pm - 3.30pm Placement café - bringing together occupational health professionals who support placement opportunities - Janet O'Neill, National School of Occupational Health My Clinical Journey: Hospital consultant to occupational health physician - Nadia Masood
3.30pm - 3.45pm My Clinical Journey: Hospital consultant to occupational health physician - Nadia Masood
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.
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30 September 2026Webinar
FREE for ALL
Hosted in partnership with the London Centre for Work and Health
This workshop will cover the IMRD system of writing a paper, introduction, methods, results and discussion. Some details of the editorial process of Occupational Medicine will be included. Delegates of the writing a paper workshop at the Annual Scientific Meeting in Nottingham are encouraged to attend to fine tune their papers
Speaker Bios:
Dr Ira Maden was a Consultant and Professor in Occupational Medicine at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust and King’s College London. She is the former Academic Dean of the Faculty of Occupational Medicine and was Chief Medical Advisor to the Houses of Parliament for 23 years. Her broad-ranging career has combined clinical practice, teaching, research, and policy with a career-long interest in creating evidence for, and promoting the use of, evidence-based occupational health practice. She was formerly a member of the Industrial Injuries Advisory Council and chair of a NIHR, Health Technology Assessment Panel. She was the co-founder and co-director of the London Centre for Work and Health and is a Scientific Trustee of the Colt Foundation. Ira was a keynote speaker presenting at the RSM/SOM event in May 2026 on women’s health in the workplace.
Chair: Dr Lara Shemtob
FREE for ALL. You will then be sent the joining link.
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05 October 2026Webinar
FREE for ALL
The presentation highlights some of the most important individuals that have impacted the progression of change within the field of Occupational Health.
Julie Staun is an independent work environment consultant in Denmark. Julie was born and educated in the UK where she qualified as a Registered Nurse (RN).
She moved to Denmark to work at the State University Hospital in Copenhagen and qualified first as a Danish RN, followed by a 2-year specialisation as a nurse anaesthetist- a role she continued until moving to the field of Occupational Health.
Julie was initially employed as an Occupational Health Nurse in an Occupational Health Center providing external services. (5 years). Subsequently Julie was engaged as advisor and manager of a multidisciplinary department with a major international research and chemical catalyst company in Denmark. Her interest became especially focused on how industrial workers perceive health at work.(23years)She has held several positions including Chairperson of the Danish Society of Occupational Health Nurses where she currently holds the position of International Representative.
Chair: Professor Anne Harriss
FREE for ALL. You will then be sent the joining link.
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10 October 2026London
Mastering Occupational Health Report Writing
Half-Day Interactive Course for OH Advisors (OHAs) and OH Physicians (OHPs)
3 dates available to choose from: Saturday 25th April, Wednesday 29th July, Saturday 10th October 9am-1.30pm
R-Health, 98 Burnt Oak Broadway, London, HA8 0BE
Price: £150 + VAT
The course is available in-person or online.
9.00-9.15 Welcome & Introduction
9.15-10.00 The Foundations of OH Report Writing
10.00-10.45 Translating Clinical Findings into OH Reports
10.45-11.00 Break
11.00-11.45 Practical Report Writing Workshop
11.45-12.30 Advanced Considerations for OH Reports
12.30-12.55 Polishing and Professional Presentation
12.55-1.30 Course Close
This course is led by Dr Satish Ranka, a Senior Consultant Occupational Health Physician, Deputy Chief Examiner at the Faculty of Occupational Medicine, and CSER Assessor. Dr Ranka is also Director and Responsible Officer of R-Health Limited, which he co-leads with his business partner and through which he provides specialist occupational health services to police forces and other safety-critical organisations across the UK.
Hosted by Propel Solutions, Backed by R-Health
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14 October 2026S Wales and W of England
FOR SOM MEMBERS ONLY £5
Beginning at 2PM, 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 opportunity to take in the view from the 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.
The address is: The Somerset Cider Brandy Company
Pass Vale Farm, Burrow Hill, Kingsbury Episcopi, Martock, Somerset, TA12 6BUYou can find out more about the tour online here https://somersetciderbrandy.com/gohome
Watch an interesting video on cider production from the owners here
SOM Members ONLY. If you are not a member, please join here www.som.org.uk
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17 October 2026London
Health Surveillance Essentials
Half-Day Training for Prospective and Diplomate Occupational Health Physicians
3 dates available to choose from: 18th April, 18th July, 17th October (all Saturdays), 9am-1pm
R-Health, 98 Burnt Oak Broadway, London, HA8 0BE
Price: £200 + VAT
This course is available in-person or online.
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
This course is led by Dr Satish Ranka, a Senior Consultant Occupational Health Physician, Deputy Chief Examiner at the Faculty of Occupational Medicine, and CSER Assessor. Dr Ranka is also Director and Responsible Officer of R-Health Limited, which he co-leads with his business partner and through which he provides specialist occupational health services to police forces and other safety-critical organisations across the UK.
Hosted by Propel Solutions, Backed by R-Health
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29 October 2026London
£490 for SOM Members (please log in on the SOM website first). Non-members £590. There is a maximum of 20 places.
2-Day Surveillance Audiometry Course
(Compliance with The Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005)Date and Time: 9.30am - 5.00pm, Thursday 29th - Friday 30th October 2026
Venue: St Pancras & Somers Town Living Centre, 2 Ossulston St, London NW1 1DF (maps)
Please note that this is an in-person event only. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
Trainer - Melanie Brewster, Clinical Physiologist (Audiology)
This two-day face-to-face training course is practical and includes extensive ‘hands-on' experience of audiometry, ear examination and appropriate analysis of audiograms, under the direct supervision of a qualified, experienced tutor, in line with CNWR2005. Suitable for OH physicians, nurses, technicians and other clinicians.
This course follows the guidelines as stated by BSA and training candidates will acquire knowledge and skills in the following areas:
a. Communication needs of hearing impaired people
b. Anatomy and physiology of the outer, middle and inner ear, with particular reference to the effects of excessive sound on these structures
c. Hygiene and disinfection, and risks of cross-infection
d. Safe technique for ear examination
e. Identification of the structures of the outer ear and eardrum
f. Contraindications to audiometry
g. Manual and automated audiometry
h. Referral criteria and process
i. Basic hearing protection in noise
j. The need for third-party insuranceAdditionally, the course adds relevant training specific to the requirements of CNWR 2005 (L108):
1. Normal audiograms for age
2. Audiogram characteristics of noise-induced hearing loss
3. Severity of NIHL relative to exposure
4. Audiogram characteristics of non-noise-induced hearing loss
5. Impulse noise hearing loss (acoustic shock)
6. Role of the OHP
7. Role of the competent adviser
8. SOM guidanceCandidates are required to bring the audiometers they use day-to-day to the training course, plus an otoscope.
CPD points accredited by the Faculty of Occupational Medicine (FOM) and SOM Certificate of Attendance.
Delegate fee - £490 SOM member; £590 non SOM member
Duration 13 hours
Trainer: Melanie Brewster, Clinical Physiologist (Audiology) RCCP 1529, Dip Safety Management, Cert OH Law
Melanie Brewster is an NHS-trained Clinical Physiologist specialising in audiology. Alongside private and medico-legal practice she provided the assessment service for the claimants from the NCB and war pension directorate in the early 1990s and branched out into occupational health in 1996 setting up her own Occupational Health company which specialises in noise. Melanie was instrumental in the 2021 changes in CNWR 2005 guidance and still works in the NHS part-time as an external consultant.
Melanie is an advocate for the correct identification of noise-induced hearing loss and has over 35 years of experience in interpreting audiograms in the industry. She provides specialist Occupational Health risk assessment and reports for employees identified as having hearing loss including advising on the compatibility of hearing aids and hearing protection and the management of safety-critical workers with hearing loss.
Melanie has been a trainer for many years alongside advising major insurance companies on NIHL claims, validating medico-legal audiograms and several papers published in her subject.
(SOM members please log in on the SOM website to get the discount).