ACPOHE are holding a webinar on 3 July 2023, from 1000-1100.The topic is: Mentoring those considering a move into OHThis webinar introduces the idea of mentoring and is linked to the recently launched multidisciplinary mentoring initiative supporting healthcare professionals considering a move into Occupational Health.Janet O’Neill, Deputy Head of the National School of Occupational Health (NSOH) will be talking about mentoring, the initiative, and how you can get involved.Full details, and to book your place, please go to:
2023 SEQOHS Standards
On 16 June 2023, the 2023 SEQOHS Standards will be launched.
https://www.fom.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023-SEQOHS-Standards-March-2023.pdf
You can access the standards via the link above, or via the FOM website: www.fom.ac.uk
ACAS – Guidance to support employers and employees with reasonable adjustments for mental health (May 2023)
Acas are pleased to announce new guidance to support employers and employees with reasonable adjustments for mental health: https://www.acas.org.uk/reasonable-adjustments-for-mental-health as well as case studies exploring how different organisations have helped staff with mental health workplace adjustments.
SOM on-line Spring Newsletter (April 2023)
Work + Health Question Time webinar – 26 April 2023
The Council for Work and Health held a Work and Health Question Time webinar on 26 April 2023 to discuss:
The Practicalities of Research in the Work and Health Setting
Here is the link to the recording
Statement in support of challenge to bill re: MHFA
We are writing in support of the letter written by the ex MHFA Board Members: Amy McKeown, James Brown and Robert Manson regarding the second reading of the private members bill to make mental health first aid a legal requirement.
Whilst we believe MHFA plays a part in a whole organisation approach to mental health at work, we consider it just one element of a package of interventions that should be implemented, that considers both preventative and reactive measures to mental health in the workplace.
Our significant cross sector expertise and multi-disciplinary approach means we are well versed in the most effective approaches to create and embed a positive culture of mental health at work and would welcome further discussions on these before any decisions are made on recommendations for this single intervention.
Rachel Suff, CIPD
Kris Ambler, BACP,
Abigail Hirshman, Charlie Waller Trust, co-chair mental health group, CfWH
Nicola Neath, co-chair, mental health group, CfWH
Steve Boorman, Empactis, Chair CfWH
Nick Pahl, SOM
Karl Bennett, EAPA
Work + Health Question Time – Webinar – Wednesday 26 April 2023
The Council for Work and Health are holding a Work and Health Question Time webinar to discuss:
The Practicalities of Research in the Work and Health Setting
To register: click here
Book your place: National School of Occupational Health Annual virtual Conference – 12 May 2023
“Looking back to look forward”.
Book your place for the 2023 Annual Virtual conference which revisits important themes to review the recent past and build up to the future.
- Health and wellbeing
- Sleep and fatigue
- The multidisciplinary team and multidisciplinary education
Please note to book our place you will need to create an account with Accent Course Manager –https://accent.hicom.co.uk/coursemanager/live/hee/web
If you already have an account with Course Manager please Click here to book your place.
If you have any problems booking your place please email Sonia.Ahmad@hee.nhs.uk
SOM Online Magazine (Winter – February 2023)
NHS Employers (February 2023)
NHS Employers have a selection of resources on their website in relation to the menopause. Here are some links:
Information on how menopause can affect people at work and practical guidance for employers on how to improve workplace environments for them.
Improve the way you address menopause and work. The NHS Staff Council’s Health, Safety and Wellbeing Group developed this guidance to support NHS organisations to improve the way they address menopause and work. This is complemented by principles for line managers and staff.
Menopause and the workplace webinar
A webinar which focused on how to support colleagues with menopause in the workplace.
Improving menopause support for staff: Sherwood Forest Hospital Foundation Trust
Case study on how Sherwood Forest Hospital Foundation improved its support for staff going through menopause.
NHS staff wellbeing needs poster
This resource highlights the importance of basic needs to help ensure our NHS people feel healthy at work.