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:

AI Guidance for Occupational Health: https://www.som.org.uk/sites/som.org.uk/files/AI_Guidance_for_OH_Jan_2026.pdf 

SOM Business Plan 2026: https://www.som.org.uk/sites/som.org.uk/files/SOM_business_plan_2026.pdf

Expanded WorkWell scheme: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/expansion-of-support-scheme-to-help-thousands-of-people-back-into-work

Disablity Confident scheme overhaul: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/disability-confident-scheme-overhauled-to-boost-workplace-standards-for-disabled-people

Health and Wellbeing at Work event (book useing code SOM2026 for 10% discount): https://forms.reg.buzz/healthwellbeingwork-2026/?affiliate=5978e9ae0e423ba257be292da590b44cb28393b7fe6ee61d1cd92ba7c9321185

Medicinal cannabis at work, Tuesday 3rd March 1-2pm: https://www.som.org.uk/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D912%26reset%3D1

Clinical standards for OH reports sponsored by Orchid Live, Wednesday 4th March 1-2pm
https://www.som.org.uk/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D907%26reset%3D1

Leading with a Wellbeing Lens: what makes a successful programme, Wednesday 18th March 12-1pm: https://www.som.org.uk/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D897%26reset%3D1

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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.