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SOM and FOM welcome the focus on work and health in the UK Government’s 2019 “Health is everyone’s business” consultation and call for political parties in their manifestos to recognise t he need for investment in occupational health (OH). In 2016 an All Party Parliamentary Group Committee…
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A review conducted by Dr Nupur Yogarajah, GP and Policy Intern for the Society of Occupational Medicine (SOM). Increasing Occupational Health (OH) professionals across the multidisciplinary workforce is necessary to meet the demand of providing OH services to all those who work. This requires: An…
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We welcome suicide prevention as the focus of this year’s World Mental Health Day. A report published last year by the SOM and The Louise Tebboth Foundation found that the incidence of suicide, especially among women doctors and for GPs and trainees, is comparatively high compared to the general…
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SOM welcomes the Government’s consultation on improving health at work alongside proposed changes to improve statutory sick pay. We welcome the focus this consultation brings to the importance of quality OH services, amongst measures to secure improved employee health, and productivity, particularly…
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Today, Business in the Community (BITC) and Mercer Marsh Benefits have released a new report, ‘Time to Take Ownership’. Together with eight other national partners, the Society of Occupational Medicine (SOM) has collaborated on the recommendations for businesses detailed in the report. This report…
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The Society of Occupational Medicine (SOM) today updated its strapline – changing from the Society of Occupational Medicine to Supporting occupational health and wellbeing professionals. This change reflects the SOM’s strong multidisciplinary focus, the wide range of occupational health (OH)…
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By Yvette Martyn Workers making the rhinestones often found on high street jewellery, fashion and decorative items are at risk of developing silicosis, according to a new study published in Occupational Medicine Journal. Researchers diagnosed 98 cases of silicosis between the years 2006-2012 in one…
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Leading occupational health (OH) organisations have today welcomed the launch of the Government’s consultation on improving health at work alongside proposed changes to improve statutory sick pay. The Faculty of Occupational Medicine (FOM) and the Society of Occupational Medicine (SOM) welcome the…
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By Yvette Martyn Football players could be at risk of developing cognitive problems from heading the ball and from experiencing concussions. However, researchers have told delegates at Occupational Health 2019 that more evidence is needed to understand the long-term consequences of mild traumatic…
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The winners of the inaugural SOM Occupational Health Awards were announced this week at the annual SOM/FOM Occupational Health conference in Bristol. The awards were presented at the SOM AGM, alongside the SOM Golden Jubilee travel award, the ESSO prize winning article of the Occupational Medicine…
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Today at the SOM/FOM Occupational Health 2019 conference, a new wellbeing report was launched by Dr Jenny Napier. To view and download your free copy of the report 'The Future of Occupational Health - building wellbeing into organisational life' please click here.
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In May, the Society of Occupational Medicine (SOM), Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) and Vocational Rehabilitation Association (VRA) held a joint symposium in Birmingham entitled ‘Good Work for Good Health – what role can you play?’ Speakers included: Lesley Giles, Director of The…