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20 June 2025Webinar
Occupational Health Consultations
Friday 20th June, A Virtual Event
OH 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; Prof Diana Kloss, barrister 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 of your OH consultations whether face to face, telephone or video/onlineSPECIAL OFFERS AVAILABLE!
EARLY BIRD RATE OFFER: Book and pay before 2 May 2025 and save £70 + VAT!
Self-funded rates available and special rates for those who attended an At Work Partnership OH Report Writing course from 2021 onwards!Don’t miss out – Book your place online now! Click here for full course details and to book online.
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24 June 2025Webinar
FREE for SOM Members (please log in on the SOM website first).
Session details:
This is and exclusive webinar for SOM by Professor Diana Kloss and free for SOM members.
In April 2025 the Supreme Court decided that the words ‘man’ and ‘woman’ in the Equality Act refer to biological sex. This clarified a long running debate about the duty of employers to provide single sex toilets and changing facilities and about the provision of medical care and counselling. It does not remove legal protection from those undergoing or having undergone gender reassignment, which is a protected characteristic. This webinar will outline the main effects of the Supreme Court decision as regards employment.
Speaker bio:Professor Diana Kloss is a practising barrister, former employment tribunal judge and Hon. Senior Lecturer in the University of Manchester. She was awarded the MBE for services to occupational health, is Hon FFOM and is Hon President of the Council for Work and Health. Diana is the author of Occupational Health at Work, 6th edition, and writes a regular legal column in Occupational Health at Work.
Chair: Professor Anne HarrissFREE for SOM Members (please log in on the SOM website). You will then be sent the join link.
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01 July 2025London
Introduction to Occupational Health
Tuesday 1st July, 2:00-4:45pm
Open to all. This is an online event.
An afternoon for clinicians and students interested in understanding more about what Occupational Health is and the OH specialisms involved (find out more here: https://www.som.org.uk/careers)
2pm - Welcome & Introduction
Nick Pahl, SOM CEO
Dr Richard Peters, Goldman Sachs
2.10pm - What is Occupational Health?
Dr Kaveh Asanati, SOM Education Panel Lead
2.45pm - Case studies
Medical – Dr Lara Shemtob, SOM Strategic Policy Adviser and Dr Lucy Wright, SOM Board member
Nursing – Chris Rhodes, Health Partners
AHPs – tbc Jo Vallom-Smith
3.30pm - Occupational Health - Clinical 101
Dr Jacqueline Thompson, Medigold. To cover:
Common OH Issues: physical and mental health, including specific occupational diseases.
OH Strategies and Interventions including workplace prevention and health promotion.
4pm - How to get in!
Nursing routes - Chris Rhodes
Medical routes - Dr Kaveh Asanati
AHP routes - Jo Vallom-Smith
4.25 - Q&A and Wrap-Up and further resources e.g. mentoring, jobs, shadowing
Janet O'Neill, National School of Occupational Health
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01 July 2025London
Introduction to Occupational Health
Tuesday 1st July, 2:00-4:45pm
Open to all. This is an online event.
An afternoon for clinicians and students interested in understanding more about what Occupational Health is and the OH specialisms involved (find out more here: https://www.som.org.uk/careers)
2pm - Welcome & Introduction
Nick Pahl, SOM CEO
Dr Richard Peters, Goldman Sachs
2.10pm - What is Occupational Health?
Dr Kaveh Asanati, SOM Education Panel Lead
2.45pm - Case studies
Medical – Dr Lara Shemtob, SOM Strategic Policy Adviser and Dr Lucy Wright, SOM Board member
Nursing – Chris Rhodes, Health Partners
AHPs – tbc Jo Vallom-Smith
3.30pm - Occupational Health - Clinical 101
Dr Jacqueline Thompson, Medigold. To cover:
Common OH Issues: physical and mental health, including specific occupational diseases.
OH Strategies and Interventions including workplace prevention and health promotion.
4pm - How to get in!
Nursing routes - Chris Rhodes
Medical routes - Dr Kaveh Asanati
AHP routes - Jo Vallom-Smith
4.25 - Q&A and Wrap-Up and further resources e.g. mentoring, jobs, shadowing
Janet O'Neill, National School of Occupational Health
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02 July 2025S Wales and W of England
FOR SOM MEMBERS ONLY £15
We have secured a tour and tasting visit to Thatchers Cider Mill on Wed 2nd July 2025 at 2PM. They have been producing cider on this site for 119 years! The tour will last approx. 2 hours; it includes the working mill and packaging hall. At the end of the tour, you’ll get the chance to sample some Somerset Ciders.
Spaces are limited to the first 14 SOM members to book on.
You can find out more online here https://www.thatcherscider.co.uk/myrtle-farm/cider-tours/
Photos can be taken outside but not inside. Unfortunately, Thatchers do not have any OH on site, but our tour guide will do his best to answer any questions you may have.
The company has around 270 employees in total, and on the operational side around 120. They operate 24 hours a day.
SOM Members ONLY. If you are not a member, please join here https://www.som.org.uk/membership
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07 July 2025Webinar
Introductory course from The At Work Partnership
Foundation Course in Occupational Health
Monday 7th – Tuesday 8th July 2025 - A Two-Day Virtual Event
Chaired by Sandra Winters, Independent specialist (OH) practitioner
“Interesting, engaging, very informative, very relevant and one of the best foundation courses I have attended in my 20 years career as a nurse” – Occupational Health Nurse
The At Work Partnership is pleased to announce the new dates for this introductory course focusing on the fundamental principles of occupational health. Specifically designed to fast-track your knowledge and understanding of OH, the course will help you develop your professional abilities and maximise your contribution to your occupational health team. It will also be valuable for those planning further study in the field.
Taking place virtually over two in-depth study days, the course will guide delegates through some of the most important concepts in occupational health, including developing your legal and ethical knowledge, taking an evidence-based approach to fitness for work, sickness absence, disability and more!
Delegates will be taught by an expert team of tutors, with a wealth of invaluable occupational health knowledge, including course chair, Sandra Winters (Organisational Wellbeing), Dr John Ballard (Occupational Health [at Work] journal), Prof Diana Kloss (barrister), Dr Simon Sheard (Health Partners Group) and Susan Gee (Yorkshire Water).
For further details on the programme, view the course brochure and visit the event page at the website link below.
If you have any questions about the course, email conferences@atworkpartnership.co.uk
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL OFFERS AVAILABLE
Book and pay by 19th May and save up to £50 + VAT
Self-funded delegates from only £425 + VAT
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03 September 2025Central Southern England
FOR SOM MEMBERS ONLY £25
We have secured a special visit to the Bremont Watch Manufacturing Centre in Berkshire on Wednesday 3rd September 2025.
The tour will begin at 1.30pm Spaces are limited to 9 people on a first come, first served basis. Please only book on if you can make it.
Bremont employees 160 people globally, ranging from in house marketing, finance and product development to manufacturing, watchmakers, and retail staff. Each role has slight variations in terms of working hours and patterns, but the majority in the admin wing are contracted to work Mon-Fri 9-5.30pm.
Bremont don’t have an Occupational Health person on site as it’s all outsourced. They do have on site designated 1st Aiders. Photos can be taken throughout the tour, however please ensure that no staff are captured as they preferred not to be photographed.
This is an opportunity to also meet fellow SOM members in a relaxed environment.
You can find out more about the tour online here https://www.bremont.com/products/the-bremont-tour
SOM Members ONLY. If you are not a member, please join here www.som.org.uk
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09 September 2025Webinar
SPONSORED BY ORCHID LIVE.COM
FREE for SOM Members (please log in on the SOM website first).
THIS WEBINAR WILL NOT BE RECORDED
Session details:
This webinar will describe the science of sleep, the impact that the monthly cycle and the menopause can have on sleep organisation, quantity and quality and the importance of optimising sleep to enhance activities of daily living and better manage other symptoms of the menstrual cycle and the menopause.
Sleep disturbances in some people during their monthly menstrual cycle and in many people living with symptoms of the menopause are common and exacerbate the challenges of activities of daily living. A knowledge of managing sleep problems in this group is important in order to enhance their quality of life and optimise potential treatment outcomes.
Attendees will gain an understanding of the science of sleep, how different sleep stages are relevant to the experience of disturbed menstrual and / or menopausal sleep, introduce the insomnias and parasomnias which are commonly seen in these people, and identify appropriate treatment approaches for these clients.
After the course attendees will be understand the significance of sleep quality in this group and be able to apply evidence-based interventions to assist themselves and their clients if they are Treating Healthcare Professionals.
Speaker bio:Dr David Lee BSc PhD CertEd CPsychol AFBPsS CSci. Originally a Human Biologist and then conducted a PhD in Sleep Psychology at Loughborough University's internationally renowned Sleep Research Centre examining sleep and associated quality of life in at-risk, clinical groups.
Since then, he has held academic posts at Bradford and Newcastle Universities, lecturing in Psychobehavioural Treatments for Insomnia, and as a clinician works with those who have complex needs. As well as training over 7,000 healthcare professionals and talking to people from over 500 organisations, he has provided consultation to companies, individuals and legal teams relating to sleep, is a Bond Solon trained expert witness and is author of ‘Teaching the World to Sleep’, Routledge publishing, 2nd edition.
Dr Lee is Clinical Director of Sleep Unlimited, who have been training healthcare professionals and assessing individuals globally for 22 years.
Chair: Christine Poulter
FREE for SOM Members (please log in on the SOM website). You will then be sent the join link.
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26 September 2025London
SOM 90th Anniversary Gala Dinner
Venue - Apothecaries' Hall, 16 Black Friars Lane, London, EC4V 6EJ
Date and time - Friday 26th September, 6.30pm until late (Carriages 11.30pm)
The culmination of SOM’s 90th anniversary activity in 2025 – a celebratory gala dinner on Friday 26th September. Held at the Apothecaries' Hall in London, it will be a magical evening of reflection, socialising, entertainment and a banquet dinner.
6.30pm until late. Cost: £99. This is an exclusive ticketed event.
A booklet will be produced for the event.
6.30pm Gather and networking and drinks
6.50pm Leading into the future - Dr Lanre Ogunyemi, SOM Immediate Past President and Professor Neil Greenberg, SOM President
7.00pm Reflections on 90 years of SOM - Dr John Hobson, former editor of the Occupational Medicine Journal in conversation with Past Presidents
7.10pm Working together: SOM with FOM - Dr Robin Cordell, FOM President
Dinner and welcoming remarks with opportunity for Sponsors to speak, and Toast to all/the King - Dr Shriti Pattani, SOM Past President and NHS England National Clinical Expert
After dinner - Dame Carol Black, SOM Patron
Dress code: Please join us in formal attire for an evening of celebration. Suits, cocktail dresses, evening wear – think Oscars!
If you would like to sponsor this event, please contact Ann.Caluori@som.org.uk
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02 October 2025Overseas
8th FOHNEU International Congress
2nd-3rd October 2025, Cork, Ireland
Bringing together Occupational Health professionals across Europe to explore the latest advancements, challenges, and opportunities in workplace health.
Find out more and register here.
Early Bird Rates end 31st May.
Call for Papers - outline your session plan in 500 words and submit here by 30th April.