@somceo

CEO of The Society for Occupational Medicine - for all health professionals. Join us to access a hi-impact journal, webinars, regional grps, events, e-news etc.

 United Kingdom
som.org.uk
Joined May 2016
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Join the SOM! Any health professional with an interest in #occupational #health is welcome E.g. #doctors #GPs & #disability assessors, #Nurses, #AHPs such as Occupational #Therapists & #Physiotherapists; Occupational #Ergonomists, #Hygienists @SOMNews - som.org.uk/membership-inform…
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Noise and vibration at work can cause permanent harm. 1 in 5 workers may be exposed to harmful noise levels, and hand-arm vibration syndrome is a real risk from vibrating tools and machinery. Assess. Control. Protect. Free tools and guidance: workright.campaign.gov.uk/no…
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Inaugural meeting of the European #Occupational #Health #Researcher Network: contact SOM to find out more
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New article: Women leading the way in protecting people at work in the Middle East Visit our website for inspiration – and a global call to action: tinyurl.com/2nmr4pra
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Everyone should start working life feeling safe, valued and supported, yet 38% of 18–24s don’t know their organisation’s reporting process. Help prevent racial bullying and harassment with practical guidance on policies, support and reporting: bitc.org.uk/toolkit/tackling…
Poster of a stressed man at a laptop with text: “Racial harassment demands action, not just words” and a link to a free guide.

ALT Poster of a stressed man at a laptop with text: “Racial harassment demands action, not just words” and a link to a free guide.

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Psychosocial risks do not stop at the workplace door. Their impact is equal to 1.37% of global GDP lost each year. The human cost comes first, but the economic cost is impossible to ignore. @ilo report explains: ow.ly/7tA350YLvTy #WorldMentalHealthDay
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Huge congratulations to our ASPH Occupational Health team, who have received a Special Recognition Award through the national NHS Health at Work Recognition Awards (OHPRAS). A fantastic achievement and well-deserved national recognition for everyone involved 🤩
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“Every penny spent on #PoliceWellbeing is a return on investment.” @Glos_Police Emma Burke on why wellbeing is vital for individuals and forces. With the upcoming #OKAwards2026, a timely reminder of why we celebrate the people and projects driving positive change across policing.
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Half of UK businesses see drug or alcohol dependency as a barrier to employment. But helping those in recovery find work is about recognising potential and rebuilding lives

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How can retail work be made safer and healthier in a changing world of work? This week at the @ilo, representatives of governments, employers and workers discuss occupational safety and health risks, prevention and the growing use of technologies in the retail sector.👇
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University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust has announced plans to deploy an electronic patient record (EPR) for occupational health to deliver a “high-quality, joined-up” service. eu1.hubs.ly/H0yHBC70
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This Occupational Health Week, we’re celebrating how our Occupational Health team provides vital support for the health and wellbeing of our staff 🌈 A service with staff at the heart of it ❤️ Have a watch👇
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For the first time ever, a shared national definition of what good #OccupationalHealth looks like in policing has been agreed. Find out how the new OH Consensus will help raise the bar in OH support and strengthen wellbeing support in policing: oscarkilo.org.uk/news/polici… #OHAW2026
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Discover how Sheffield Occupational Health Advisory Service (SOHAS) can support Sheffield’s frontline workforce. Hear real-life scenarios, discover practical tools & share your experiences. Reserve your spot: ow.ly/ME4150ZPyxu
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Retail work is changing, and so are occupational safety and health risks. This week at the @ilo a technical meeting is discussing OSH in the retail sector, with a focus on risks, prevention and the growing use of technologies. ℹ️ ow.ly/pqy850ZQrV4
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We have a list of useful occupational health resources on our website for those who work in the manufacturing sector. Click here to download it ➡️hseni.gov.uk/publications/he…
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Every employee must be seen by an occupational health professional at least annually to identify disease at the earliest opportunity. Find out more about setting up a health surveillance programme: workright.campaign.gov.uk/en…
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What does occupational health do?

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This week is Occupational Health Awareness Week. This year's campaign highlights a simple but important message: Occupational Health professionals are experts in work and health. You can find out about OHAW here: som.org.uk/ohaw #OHAW2026 #OccupationalHealthAwareness
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It's Occupational Health Awareness Week. We're delighted to support the Society of Occupational Health in spreading the word about the value it provides to workers and the rewarding career it offers professionals. Find out what’s possible: som.org.uk/ohaw
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