Show notes
Our monthly SOM News Update brings you the latest stories and insights from SOM and the wider OH world. Hosted by Steve Randall.
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Links mentioned in the podcast:
The SOM Leadership Conference 2026
The BMJ is calling for young people to get mental health and employment support before they receive a formal diagnosis.
Campaigners are calling on the Health and Safety Executive to recognise work-related suicide as a reportable workplace death.
SOM EVENTS
The SOM podcast is sponsored by Orchid Live - specialist occupational health software used by a number of SOM members to run every aspect of their occupational health operations. They hold healthcare records for over 1 million UK workers and work with both in-house OH teams and OH providers. You can find out more at OrchidLive.com.
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Links mentioned in the podcast:
The SOM Leadership Conference 2026
The BMJ is calling for young people to get mental health and employment support before they receive a formal diagnosis.
Campaigners are calling on the Health and Safety Executive to recognise work-related suicide as a reportable workplace death.
SOM EVENTS
- GDPR and implementation of diversity issues in a workplace, Monday 7th September 1-2pm - register here
- Are Fit Notes for Purpose?, Monday 28th September 12-1pm - register here
- JAOHL/SOM joint webinar: "Women's Health at Work", Tuesday 29th September 12-1.30pm Register here.
The SOM podcast is sponsored by Orchid Live - specialist occupational health software used by a number of SOM members to run every aspect of their occupational health operations. They hold healthcare records for over 1 million UK workers and work with both in-house OH teams and OH providers. You can find out more at OrchidLive.com.

