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03 July 2026Webinar
Occupational Health Consultations
Friday 3rd July, A Virtual Event
Delegate testimonials:
“Very enjoyable with some real gems to improve my consultations”
- OH physician, Working with Health“Excellent content and presenters. Really useful session for experienced and new OH professionals”
- OH safety & wellbeing manager, Pembrokeshire County CouncilOH consultations are at the heart of an occupational health professional’s work. The At Work Partnership is delighted to announce the new date for their one-day course designed to help OH professionals enhance their consultation skills.
Join The At Work Partnership for an essential day of training looking at how a skilled consultation can help move a case forward, how to manage difficult consultations and ensure that legal, ethical and quality requirements are met. The day includes a focus on the communication and interpersonal skills that are required for effective OH consultations.
The course will be led by a team of specialists in occupational health and consultation techniques, including Dr Nerys Williams, independent OH physician; Dr Clare Fernandes, Haleon; Carolyn Graham, mediator & conflict coach; Audrey Ludwig, trainer and solicitor; and Sharon Wilday, consultant cognitive behavioural psychotherapist.
The training aims to teach you to:
- Understand the aims of the OH consultation in terms of moving the case forward
- Set up and prepare for effective OH consultations, and understand how to audit and improve these
- How to develop your communication and interpersonal skills that are required for effective OH consultations – including establishing rapport, information gathering, listening and questioning skills, and an introduction to motivational interviewing and coaching techniques.
- Know your legal responsibilities – and the nuances of the unique role of the OH professional – in fulfilling your obligations to both the employee and the employer
- Get the most out of your OH consultations, whether face-to-face, telephone or video/onlineSPECIAL OFFERS AVAILABLE!
EARLY BIRD RATE OFFER: Book and pay before 15th May and save £70 + VAT!
Self-funded rates available and special rates for those who attended an At Work Partnership OH Report Writing course from 2023 onwards! -
20 July 2026Webinar
FREE for ALL (please log in on the SOM website first).
Summary of webinar:
This session will introduce the new Professional Framework for Workplace Wellbeing. This is the first professional framework for wellbeing practitioners which has been developed through academically rigorous methodology and in partnership with multiple disciplines and institutions (including SOM, CIPD, HSE and IOSH) - meaning it is both integrated and multi-disciplinary. The session will, using data from Occupational Health professionals, highlight where OH professionals stand out from other professional backgrounds in terms of their wellbeing knowledge and skills, and provide insight into where and how OH professionals could continue to develop and embed their wellbeing practice.Bio:
Rachel Lewis is a multi-award winning Chartered Psychologist and Registered Occupational Psychologist specialising in health and wellbeing at work. Rachel conducts pioneering research and leads on strategy development, risk management and training and development programmes. Rachel provides the leadership and direction for Affinity Health at Work, as well as being a Reader in Occupational Psychology at Birkbeck University of London. Rachel is widely published in the field of health and wellbeing at work and has contributed to national guidance, and evidence-based tools and interventions. Her mission is to improve the working lives of all which she works to achieve through her research, consultancy and commitment to professional development of those working within wellbeing at work.Chair: Jo Yarker
FREE for ALL. You will then be sent the joining link.
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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 tbc Dr Lara Shemtob
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