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09 April 2026London
£490 for SOM Members (please log in on the SOM website first). Non-members £590. There is a maximum of 20 places.
2-Day Surveillance Audiometry Course
(Compliance with The Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005)Date and Time: 9.30am - 5.00pm, Thursday 9th & Friday 10th April 2026
Venue: St Pancras & Somers Town Living Centre, 2 Ossulston St, London NW1 1DF (maps)
Please note that this is an in-person event only. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
Trainer - Melanie Brewster, Clinical Physiologist (Audiology)
This two-day face-to-face training course is practical and includes extensive ‘hands-on' experience of audiometry, ear examination and appropriate analysis of audiograms, under the direct supervision of a qualified, experienced tutor, in line with CNWR2005. Suitable for OH physicians, nurses, technicians and other clinicians.
This course follows the guidelines as stated by BSA and training candidates will acquire knowledge and skills in the following areas:
a. Communication needs of hearing impaired people
b. Anatomy and physiology of the outer, middle and inner ear, with particular reference to the effects of excessive sound on these structures
c. Hygiene and disinfection, and risks of cross-infection
d. Safe technique for ear examination
e. Identification of the structures of the outer ear and eardrum
f. Contraindications to audiometry
g. Manual and automated audiometry
h. Referral criteria and process
i. Basic hearing protection in noise
j. The need for third-party insuranceAdditionally, the course adds relevant training specific to the requirements of CNWR 2005 (L108):
1. Normal audiograms for age
2. Audiogram characteristics of noise-induced hearing loss
3. Severity of NIHL relative to exposure
4. Audiogram characteristics of non-noise-induced hearing loss
5. Impulse noise hearing loss (acoustic shock)
6. Role of the OHP
7. Role of the competent adviser
8. SOM guidanceCandidates are required to bring the audiometers they use day-to-day to the training course, plus an otoscope.
CPD points accredited by the Faculty of Occupational Medicine (FOM) and SOM Certificate of Attendance.
Delegate fee - £490 SOM member; £590 non SOM member
Duration 13 hours
Trainer: Melanie Brewster, Clinical Physiologist (Audiology) RCCP 1529, Dip Safety Management, Cert OH Law
Melanie Brewster is an NHS-trained Clinical Physiologist specialising in audiology. Alongside private and medico-legal practice she provided the assessment service for the claimants from the NCB and war pension directorate in the early 1990s and branched out into occupational health in 1996 setting up her own Occupational Health company which specialises in noise. Melanie was instrumental in the 2021 changes in CNWR 2005 guidance and still works in the NHS part-time as an external consultant.
Melanie is an advocate for the correct identification of noise-induced hearing loss and has over 35 years of experience in interpreting audiograms in the industry. She provides specialist Occupational Health risk assessment and reports for employees identified as having hearing loss including advising on the compatibility of hearing aids and hearing protection and the management of safety-critical workers with hearing loss.
Melanie has been a trainer for many years alongside advising major insurance companies on NIHL claims, validating medico-legal audiograms and several papers published in her subject.
(SOM members please log in on the SOM website to get the discount).
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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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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 AprilLocation
The course will be held face-to-face at Voco St John's Hotel, Solihull, West MidlandsCosts
2-day Occupational asthma course: £450. ARTP members £395Target 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
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24 June 2026East of England
FOR SOM MEMBERS ONLY £15
The tour will be a 40 minute guided tractor tour around the Tiptree Fruit Farms
where there has been farming since 1757 and quality preserves have been made since 1885.
During the tour you will see traditional methods combined with cutting edge new
technologies in fruit farming. After your tour you will be seated in the Tiptree Tea
Room ‘Tea Garden’ under a marquee where you will be served a Tiptree Cream
Tea with a tea or coffee*. There is also a Jam Shop for all of your Tiptree
favourites as well as a range of carefully selected giftware.*Please let us know of any allergies/dietary requirements
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.
You can find out more about the tour online here https://www.tiptree.com/
SOM Members ONLY. If you are not a member, please join here www.som.org.uk
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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.