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Chair’s Annual Report for the AGM (28 May 2026)
Professor Kevin Bampton delivered his first Chair’s Report to the AGM on Thursday 28 May 2026.
To read a copy click 2026 06 – Council for Work and Health May 2026 Chair’s Report
Young people and work: Interim report (28 May 2026)
The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions commissioned the Rt Hon Alan Milburn to author a report into Young People and Work. The report will be taken forward in 2 distinct phases:
- a discovery phase – this will focus on providing a diagnosis on the increase in the number of young disabled people and those with a health condition who are NEET
- a solution phase – following the discovery phase, the report will explore and identify potential areas for reform
This report covers the findings of the discovery phase.
Published 28 May 2026
To read the full report click here
Capacity, Capability and the Future of OH Nursing (Blog)
Capacity, Capability and the Future of OH Nursing
Amanda Hinkley; Janet O’Neill; Major Elizabeth Browne
Occupational Health (OH) nursing is becoming more important than ever. Amanda Hinkley, Head of OH at UKHSA and FOHN chair, is a member of the Chief Nursing Officer (Professor Jamie Waterall) public health nursing group.
Professor Jamie Waterall, leads the Chief Public Health Nurse Office, reporting to both the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) for England and the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID), which forms part of the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). Working closely with the CNO for England, he is responsible for leading the public health nursing workforce, whilst also supporting the wider health and care workforce to move towards a prevention first system, through the prevention strategy (NHS England » NHS Prevention Programme). The Chief Public Health Nurse objectives align with areas that we in OH are keen to focus on i.e. prevention, health inequalities and workforce development and with the Future workplace Health and Wellbeing landscape
An opportunity arose to contribute to the CNO Public Health Nursing Group meeting. The aim being to raise awareness of the role of Occupational Health (OH) in Public Health Nursing in accordance with the CNO Nursing strategy. 3 areas Capacity , Capability and Future Delivery.
To read the full blog click BLOG- Capacity, Capability and the Future of OH Nursing
BOHS 2026-2030 Strategy
The new BOHS 2026–2030 strategy is now live: www.bohs.org/strategy
The Society’s strategy sets out an ambition for a future where prevention is the foundation of protecting workers’ health.
A set of resources is also provided on the strategy page, including key messaging and ready-to-use content for social media, for those who may wish to reference or share the strategy.
Attached is a short BOHS Comms pack for your information.
CWH APRIL NEWSLETTER 2026
The April Newsletter is now available here.
Any queries please contact Anna at anna@forumconferences.com
Lungs at Work – Keeping up to date – 7 May 2026
Register now for a one-day event hosted by Lungs at Work: a space to get updates on current and emerging issues in occupational lunch disease and engage in. discussions with other occupational and respiratory healthcare specialists.
Topics will include:
Cases from the clinic
Update on silicosis from artificial stone in the UK
And more.
7 May 2026 – London
Occupational Lung Disease – Keeping Up To Date 2026 – Full programme
To register, scan the QR code in the attached poster
NHS Health at Work Network Conference – 10 September 2026
The NHS Health at Work Network’s popular annual Conference is taking place on 10 September 2026 at the Chesford Grange in Warwickshire.
With a range of expert guest speakers, we will be joined by 230+ OH professionals. We will be covering innovative topics including AI in OH, supporting staff with cancer, and clinical negligence.
For information and to book contact: admin@nhshealthatwork.co.uk
CWH March 2026 Newsletter
To read the latest, March 2026, Newsletter click here.
Working Well in the Creative Industries: Staying Creative for Longer. 26 Feb 2026 – 1300-1630
Working Well in the Creative Industries: Staying Creative for Longer
26 February 2026, from 1300- 1630
Behind every performance, exhibition, collection or craft lies physical effort, emotional labour, and long hours of unseen work.
On 26 February, join the Council for Work and Health and Office for Health Improvement and Disparities at Department of Health and Social Care for a free virtual event exploring how we can better support health and wellbeing across the creative industries, from theatre and music to museums, heritage, design, arts and ceramics.
Speakers include Arts Council England, Royal Albert Hall, Birmingham Ballet, Liverpool Philharmonic, British Association Performance Arts Medicine (BAPAM), Society of Occupational Medicine, Department for Work and Pensions Chief Medical Officer and many more.
This event is a rare opportunity to bring together practitioners, organisations and individuals to share good practice and insight into working in the different types of organisations and settings across the vibrant landscape of the Arts, exploring challenges and benefits to both mental and physical health.
Register your place here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/GOWJ7VHsSXyGit2sOJod-Q
To see the full programme, click on the link below.
AGENDA Working Well in the Creative Industries Staying Creative for Longer- 26 February