OH service delivery

Burnout in healthcare not only poses a major threat to health but can also threaten job performance. Properly managing burnout...

Fit notes need to become more ‘dynamic’ to allow people off work because of ill health to be referred to...

This case study explores the response to a workplace accident in the construction sector, including actions to improve safety procedures.

What should employers and occupational health professionals do in the case of an accident at work?

These activities aim to support occupational health professionals to develop a business case for employee wellbeing initiatives.

Allowing self-referral into physiotherapy schemes before staff become too sick to work can significantly reduce sickness absence.

Offering access to an on-site company GP is a benefit that is becoming increasingly valuable, argues Dr Charles Levinson. 

Employees managing arthritis at work too often feel they fly under the radar when it comes to workplace health support...

Three in 10 workers with back pain are thinking of quitting their jobs because of a lack of support from their employer.

The Society of Occupational Medicine (SOM) has entered into a strategic partnership with the Commercial Occupational Health Providers Association (COHPA),...

Occupational health, safety and wellbeing teams must work together to form truly multidisciplinary teams within an organisation. Understanding how and...

These activities will expand your understanding of the principles of occupational hygiene

The government is being urged to oversee greater investment in occupational health to prevent long-term sickness.

Why can't the occupational health profession alleviate some of the burden on GPs and refer patients to NHS services?

NHS occupational health faces many challenges. Perhaps the biggest is simply answering the question, "and what value do you bring?".