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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
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23 April 2026West Midlands
Certificate in Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) –
2 day course and examinationDay 1: Thursday 23rd April (Virtual)
Day 2: Tuesday 28th April (Birmingham)Do you want to improve your knowledge and competence in Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome? Join The At Work Partnership for a two-day intensive Certificate in Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome course including examination.
This intensive training for OH professionals examines the requirements for health surveillance for a workforce exposed to hand-transmitted vibration, and the diagnosis and management of an individual with HAVS. It will provide an in-depth understanding of HAVS, and of the OH role in managing issues related to hand-transmitted vibration in the workplace.
Over two days, delegates will learn all aspects of the syllabus for HAVS competence as defined by the FOM including:
- Basic principles
- Legal background
- Workplace assessment
- Health surveillance and clinical assessment
- Occupational health action and adviceThe course will provide a comprehensive understanding of HAVS and the role of OH, enabling qualified OH professionals to clinically assess HAVS-related conditions and to undertake health surveillance. The FOM examination will take place at the end of day 2 of the course.
Course tutors:
Dr Roger Cooke, the course leader, is a consultant in occupational medicine, and a leading expert in hand-arm vibration syndrome.
Three other expert tutors play an important role in the teaching on this HAVS course:
Andrew Cooke, clinical director at Clarity Healthcare
Dr Susanna Gillibrand, independent consultant occupational physician
Dr Bernard Yew, medical director, PAM GroupWho is the training designed for?
This training is designed for OH nurses and doctors, who want to improve their knowledge, skills and competence in HAVS and gain the FOM certificate qualification.
This course forms part of a series of HAVS courses aimed at providing high quality HAVS training for various levels of experience. For beginners, or those new to HAVS, there is an introductory level course specifically for OH technicians and nurses which takes place each Spring; for those who have already taken the 2-day course, The At Work Partnership also provide refresher courses every Autumn.
Click here for the full course programme and to book online.
DON’T MISS OUT ON THE EARLY BIRD OFFER – BOOK YOUR PLACE ONLINE NOW to save £20+VAT, when you book and pay before 27th February.
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27 April 2026Webinar
A FOM-approved course in preparation for FOM Diploma in Occupational Health Practice Examination (DipOHPrac).
The course covers:
- Introduction to Occupational Health
- Effects of work on health
- Clinical Occupational Health and Management
- Assessment of Actual Workplace ScenariosCourse Leads: Dr Lanre Ogunyemi, Dr Alan Bray and Dr Steven Sadhra
Course Dates: Monday 27th April - Friday 1st May and Monday 18th May - Friday 22nd May 2026 (Virtual – Online)
Price: £3,480 including VAT
Click here to view more information and register your interest.
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27 April 2026Webinar
A Faculty of Occupational Medicine approved course in preparation for FOM Diploma in Occupational Medicine Examination (DOccMed).
The course covers:
- Introduction to Occupational Health
- Effects of work on health
- Clinical Occupational Health and Management
- Assessment of Actual Workplace ScenariosCourse Leaders: Dr Lanre Ogunyemi, Dr Alan Bray and Dr Steven Sadhra
Course Dates: Monday 27th April - Friday 1st May and Monday 18th May - Friday 22nd May 2026 (Virtual – Online)
Price: £3,480 including VAT
Click here to view more information and register your interest.
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27 April 2026West Midlands
Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) for Occupational Health Technicians & Nurses
Monday 27 April - Birmingham
Course tutor: Dr Roger Cooke, consultant in occupational medicine, and a leading expert in hand–arm vibration syndrome
Are you getting started in HAVS? Do you want to improve your confidence, knowledge and skills? For OH technicians and screening nurses with no prior knowledge of HAVS, this new introductory course is designed to meet your needs.
Join The At Work Partnership face-to-face for this one-day training course in Birmingham, that provides a solid introduction and significant background knowledge on HAVS to assist OH technicians, and screening nurses in their role undertaking delegated tasks for statutory health surveillance. The day will feature practical training on specific clinical assessments
Course testimonial from previous delegates
“Great course, a pleasure to attend. Very beneficial to my learning and development. Would highly recommend.” – Clinical Nurse Advisor, Airbus
“Excellent…very well structured, with a great balance of theory and practice. I would definitely recommend this course to others.” – OH technician, Global OHS
How will attending this training benefit you?
You will gain:
• Detailed background knowledge of hand-transmitted vibration, its health effects and symptoms
• An understanding of your role in undertaking delegated tasks for statutory health surveillance at Tiers 1, 2 or 3, and how you can work under supervision to assist suitably qualified occupational health staff
• Comprehension of the legal requirements relevant for workers exposed to hand-transmitted vibration
• Hands-on, practical experience of how to conduct different assessments for HAVS
• Improved confidence in your HAVS knowledge and skills
Who is the training designed for?
This training is designed for OH technicians and screening nurses that are new to HAVS (little or no experience). Previous experience of HAVS is not essential, but experience in OH is required.
SPECIAL OFFER: Book & pay for an early bird place before 6 March to save £50+VAT
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28 April 2026West Midlands
Course Overview
This 2-day course on Tuesday 28th and Wednesday 29th April, offers training to those working in occupational health or respiratory medicine/physiology with an interest in occupational asthma. It covers the core investigations into occupational asthma, how to do them and interpret them, with a case-based approach throughout.Dates
Tuesday 28th and Wednesday 29th April.Location
The course will be held face-to-face at Voco St John's Hotel, Solihull, West Midlands.Costs
2-day Occupational asthma course: £450. Trainees and ARTP members £395.Target Audience
This course is aimed at Respiratory Physiologists, Occupational Health Doctors and Nurses, GPs, Asthma Nurses, and others involved in diagnosis or screening for occupational asthma.Course Programme and Form to Book
Please click here for the Course Programme, which includes the form to book. To reserve your place, complete the form and return it to Vicky Moore at vicky.moore@uhcw.nhs.uk -
30 April 2026S 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 CloseIn partnership with the SOM South Wales and West of England Regional Group
With thanks to our generous sponsor Insight Workplace Health