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SOM is concerned with the protection of the health of people in the workplace, the prevention of occupational injuries and disease and related environmental issues.

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SOM hosts webinars on key topics of interest to Occupational Health professionals. Search and register for past and upcoming webinars here.

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Browse our resources on OH. This section provides healthcare professionals and businesses with an A to Z of information.
 

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SOM’s free open-to all directory of UK and international occupational health (OH) companies is below. The  directory includes details of the OH companies quality certifications, services offered and direct contact  details.

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Events

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Propel Solutions - Health Surveillance Essentials
17 October 2026
London
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Driving medical fitness standards
19 October 2026
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The At Work Partnership - Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) 2-day course and examination
20 October 2026
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Bridging the Gap – Mediation Supporting Return to Work from Mental Health Absence
20 October 2026
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What neurodivergence can teach us about the design of work
21 October 2026
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2 Day Surveillance Audiometry Course
29 October 2026
London
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TOPHS: Diploma in Occupational Medicine Course
02 November 2026
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TOPHS: Diploma in Occupational Health Practice Course
02 November 2026
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Media

See below for our latest news, webinar and blog releases. Click explore to visit our new media page and find out what's going on in the world of OH.

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One million young people shut out of work: occupational health can help - SOM briefing

Britain’s youth inactivity crisis is increasingly a health crisis. Almost one million 16–24-year-olds are not in education, employment or training. Ill health - particularly mental ill health and…

SOM Occupational Health Awards 2026 - now open!

The SOM Occupational Health Awards showcase occupational health – demonstrating its value to organisations and the wider community. Entries for the 2026 awards are now open! Do apply! Please complete…

Britain 'waiting until people are too sick to work' as sickness economy grows, SOM warns

Britain is waiting until people are too sick to work before giving them the support that could keep them in employment, SOM has warned, stating that the delayed use of occupational health services is…
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Running an independent OH service as an independent Nurse

Scaling neurodiversity provision: a triage model

OH in the NHS webinar series - mental health OH support for the NHS

Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCEs)

A framework for managing the sudden and unexpected death of a colleague in the primary care setting

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Relaunching the Loughborough University Occupational Health Services

Guest blog by Sarah Van Zoelen, Occupational Health Advisor My time as the Head of Occupational Health and Wellbeing at Loughborough University was a perfect moment in time. I joined the service as an…

My role as Chief Medical Officer

Guest blog by Dr Sarah Jackson I joined EDF eight years ago as a Consultant Physician in Occupational Medicine, swapping the green uniform of the British Army for the strong orange and corporate…

Women's Health at Work: From Law to Lived Experience

By Jade Xue, SOM Intern SOM recently hosted a webinar with the Japanese Association of Occupational Health Law on women’s health at work. The discussion looked at how health affects working lives, why…
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"The SOM has been invaluable in helping me develop my occupational health practice and skills. It's my first source of information on relevant courses and new opportunities."
Dr Charles Miranda, Occupational Health Advisor
"I'm absolutely delighted to be a member of SOM with helpful resources to support me in my day to day work in OH. The team are very supportive in providing archived material. I recently revalidated accessing material from webinars I regularly listen to. Having access to the SOM journal is another very helpful resource"
Tessa Dissanayake