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Here is a free, plain-English guide on Free NHS Dental Treatment, covering who’s eligible, what proof is needed, and how to apply. It’s aimed at helping people understand their rights and avoid unnecessary dental costs.
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Please see the BOHS response to the Men’s Health Strategy Call for Evidence.
An election took place and the following results were announced at the AGM on 29 May 2025:
Re-elected:
Helen Kay
Elected:
Shriti Pattani
Janet O’Neill
Additional Board member appointed:
Nicola Neath
Appointed Deputy Chair by the Board at their meeting on 8 May 2025:
Kevin Bampton
Directors that stood down at the AGM:
Joy Reymond
Robin Cordell – Robin will remain as a member of the Council for Work and Health as the FOM representative.
Attached is a note which summarises the Council for Work and Health response in addition to the specific questions in the Government Pathways to Work: Reforming Benefits and Support to Get Britain Working consultation on reform to health and disability benefits and employment support, and the Council’s feedback on the Discovery Report from the Keep Britain Working independent review of the role of employers in tackling health based economic inactivity and promoting healthy and inclusive workplace.
Click here to read the summary.
Chairman’s Report to the AGM on 29 May 2025
A staggering 1.4 million people in the UK suffer from work-related ill health. Occupational Hygiene professionals play a vital role in preventing work-related health problems through their expertise in identifying, assessing and applying appropriate controls for many work-related health risks. Prevention is always better than cure. Working with the Council helps us to ensure this principle is promoted.
Dr Simon Festing, Chief Executive Officer BOHS