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NEW JOB AD: NHS Lothian is seeking a Chief Nurse - Occupational Health and Safety Service, closing date Thursday 7th August som.org.uk/nhs-lothian-ch… #occupationalhealth #nurses

In the latest episode of our Podcast Mini CPD Series, we speak to Specialist Pain Physiotherapist & Multidisciplinary Pain Coach Richmond Stace about chronic pain and the principles of pain coaching som.org.uk/som-podcast #occupationalhealth #physiotherapy

NEW JOB AD: Northern Ireland Civil Service is seeking an Occupational Health Nurse, closing date Friday 1st August som.org.uk/northern-irela… #occupationalhealth #nurses #nursecareer

In the fourth episode of our Occupational Therapist podcast series, we explore #VocationalRehabilitation - what it means, how it integrates with #occupationalhealth, and why early intervention is crucial to a successful return to work som.org.uk/som-podcast

What are the “hidden risks” of health in the workplace, and why do they matter? In this new blog, Dr Lara Shemtob explains the power of occupational health in uncovering and managing hidden risks som.org.uk/occupational-h… #occupationalhealth #healthatwork

Welcome to new SOM Corporate Supporter HCA Healthcare UK, a leading private healthcare provider offering specialist OH services to corporate clients. Find out more about our Corporate Supporters here som.org.uk/corporate-supp… #occupationalhealth #healthatwork

Welcome to new SOM Corporate Supporter OH3 Ltd, a SEQOHS approved Occupational Health and Wellbeing provider. Interested in becoming a SOM Corporate Supporter? Find out more here som.org.uk/corporate-supp… #occupationalhealth #healthatwork

NEW EVENT AD: The At Work Partnership, Workplace Health 2025, Tuesday 7th - Wednesday 8th October, Warwickshire & Online som.org.uk/civicrm/event/… #occupationalhealth #healthatwork

NEW EVENT AD: The Menopause Course, Menopause for Occupational Health Nurses - Study morning, participatory via zoom, Wednesday 24th September som.org.uk/civicrm/event/… #occupationalhealth #menopause #nurses

Occupational health is an evidence-based based service to improve #workplace health, writes Dr Lara Shemtob in this new blog. Here are some examples of what #occupationalhealth is, and what it is not som.org.uk/what-occupatio… #healthatwork

Welcome to new SOM Corporate Supporter Asclepius Occupational Health, specialising in Sickness Absence Management, with many unique services, including a #Neurodiversity Support Service. Find out more about our Corporate Supporters here som.org.uk/corporate-supp… #occupationalhealth

📰 We are delighted that our Bevan Commissioner, Professor Ewan MacDonald OBE, has been awarded a CBE in the King's Birthday Honours. A hugely deserved recognition for his lifetime of work and tireless dedication to occupational medicine and reducing health inequalities.

Occupational Health #Audits - a new practical and comprehensive framework to support OH practitioners deliver high-quality, compliant, and risk-aware services through structured audit practices. Available on the @SOMNews website here: som.org.uk/sites/som.org.…

Advance article: Working 1 to 4 days remotely was associated with lower odds of depression risk while working 5 or more days remotely correlated with higher odds of anxiety risk. See academic.oup.com/occmed/advance… @SOMNews @ACOEM @USATODAY @washingtonpost @USAWorkHome

Do come along. This will be a great opportunity to network with occupational health colleagues & celebrate the 90th anniversary of the UK's Society of Occupational Medicine which strives to promote the value of Occupational Health Professionals to government and employers alike!

NEW EVENT AD: Propel Solutions - Health Surveillance Essentials, Saturday 27th September som.org.uk/civicrm/event/… #occupationalhealth

Join us for the culmination of SOM’s 90th anniversary activity in 2025 - a celebratory gala dinner on Fri 26th Sept at the Apothecaries' Hall in London som.org.uk/civicrm/event/… #occupationalhealth #occupationalmedicine

NEW JOB AD: MI5 is seeking an Occupational Health Advisor, closing date Monday 21st July som.org.uk/mi5-occupation… #healthcare #nursejobs #nurses

NEW JOB AD: MI5 is seeking Occupational Health, Head of Profession, closing date Monday 21st July som.org.uk/mi5-occupation… #occupationalhealth #healthcarejobs

Why I'm Grateful for Being Audited - read our new blog by Maria Paviour, Occupational Psychologist som.org.uk/why-im-gratefu… #occupationalhealth #wellbeingatwork