SOM has partnered with the Faculty of Occupational Health Nursing (FOHN). This collaboration will leverage the strengths of both to provide a more integrated approach to workplace health and wellbeing, support the multiprofessional occupational health workforce and be a change agent for the future of work and health.
The partnership will focus on addressing the needs of those who commission occupational health services, support the development of clinical practice and practitioners, define key principles for occupational health and collaborate on projects such as nurse accreditation, advanced practice and workforce planning. Together, both organisations are committed to ensure access to good quality occupational health, engaging with key stakeholders to share expertise and opinion and to improve the health and wellbeing of the working age population.
A Memorandum of Understanding was presented at the SOM AGM in June 2025. The partnership took effect immediately from that date, with both organisations working closely to implement the first phase of their collaboration. Together, SOM and FOHN will focus on development of publications, membership support, and nurse accreditation.
For more information about the partnership, please contact: chair@fohn.org.uk or nick.pahl@som.org.uk