The Society of Occupational Medicine held a free webinar with National Highways to discuss the role of occupational health to support #driver health - you can watch the recording here: youtu.be/hYs-FiR1nJ4si=… Car and Driver Sunday Times Driving SOM e-News Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency

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Supporting those with fatigue at work is key in helping us deliver cost-effective ways to minimise the adverse impacts of musculoskeletal disorders in the workplace. #CMWH research from #HEAF MRCLEC University of Southampton helps shed some light on its impact: academic.oup.com/occmed/article…

A reminder that this report from UoAEpidemiology highlighting availability and awareness of work support resources for people with RMDs is available to read here: abdn.ac.uk/iahs/documents…

Our redeveloped Making it Work programme is nearly ready; stay tuned for updates sometime early in 2025. Find out more about our redevelopment of the original Canadian programme here: cmhw.uk/making-it-work

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As part of #DisabilityEmploymentAwarenessMonth, we look at resources to support people with MSK and IRDs at work. The #WORKWELL project from University of Salford led by @ProfYelizPrior provides resources to support people with IA at work. Find out more at workwelluk.org

On #WorldMentalHealthDay2024 we consider the mental health impact on work / MSK health. Issues in any of these areas can have a serious impact on the others, and hence individual wellbeing. (1/2)

This @VersusArthritis article discusses how to look after your mental health if you have arthritis or a MSK condition: (2/2) #WorldMentalHealthDay2024 versusarthritis.org/news/2023/janu…

For #DisabilityEmploymentAwarenessMonth, we look at jobs which aren't the 'standard' 9-5. Our #FocalPoint study examined how First Contact Practitioners can support people with MSK conditions in 'non traditional' forms of employment. Read the report here: abdn.ac.uk/iahs/documents…

Congratulations to #CMHW member Lili Xu for her 'Best Presentation' award at #BritPACT2024! For a summary of this work, check out a poster of this research here: abdn.ac.uk/iahs/documents…

UK Govt plans to give weight loss jabs to unemployed people with obesity could have a big impact on people with MSK conditions with obesity as a key comorbidity. #HEAF explored the impact of obesity on work ability in older ages: cmhw.uk/obesity-and-wo… University of Southampton MRCLEC

This looks to be a really interesting and important webinar. Find out more and register here: lu-se.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

#PATcHWORK is now recruiting! Researchers Guy's and St Thomas' wish to speak to those whose health has impacted their work to ask their preferences about how health and work advice is received. For eligibility and how to register interest, read the study PIS here: cmhw.uk/s/PATcHWORK-PI…

Join our colleagues in Aberdeen for their one-week Intensive Course in Applied Epidemiology from 3rd - 7th March 2025! Book by 22nd November for their 'early bird' discount: abdn.ac.uk/icae

The early bird deadline for the UoAEpidemiology Intensive Course in Applied Epidemiology closes in <1month. You will gain a thorough grounding in the knowledge and skills to undertake epidemiological studies. Further info available at: abdn.ac.uk/icae

A reminder that #PATcHWORK at Guy's and St Thomas' is looking for people whose health has impacted their work to interview them about how health and work advice should be delivered. Find out more including how to register here: cmhw.uk/s/PATcHWORK-PI… (MS Word doc)

Does your health currently have a major impact on your work? The #PATcHWORK study is looking to interview people about how, where, and what kind of work and health advice is made available. Find out more including how to register your interest here: cmhw.uk/s/PATcHWORK-PI…

Want to join our happy team? #UKAR is looking for an analyst to help contribute to the fight against antimicrobial resistance💪. Applications close 20 November 2024. Find out more and apply here: abdnjobs.co.uk/vacancy/resear… BSAC

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