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The SOM Podcast

The SOM Podcast

Auteur(s): Soc. of Occupational Medicine
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 The Society of Occupational Medicine is the UK organisation for all healthcare professionals working in or with an interest in occupational health.

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.Copyright Soc. of Occupational Medicine Hygiène et mode de vie sain
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  • OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS SERIES - EP 4 - Vocational Rehab

    OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS SERIES - EP 4 - Vocational Rehab
    Jul 10 2025
    In this episode of the SOM Occupational Therapists Series, host Jo Vallom-Smith is joined by Helen Valls-Russell, a passionate and experienced occupational therapist specialising in vocational rehabilitation (VR).

    Together, they unpack what VR really means, how it integrates with occupational health, and why early intervention is crucial to successful work return outcomes.

    Helen shares insights into the multidisciplinary nature of vocational rehab, discusses how it can be a bridge between healthcare and employment, and explains how OTs are uniquely equipped to assess and support functional work readiness.

    Whether you're an occupational therapist, a case manager, or just curious about how rehabilitation meets the world of work, this episode is full of practical insights, evidence-based discussion, and real-world applications.

    Key Topics:
    • What is vocational rehabilitation?
    • How VR differs from and complements occupational health
    • The importance of early intervention in return-to-work outcomes
    • Functional restoration and work hardening
    • The role of OTs in VR and how to get involved
    • Challenges and opportunities in small and medium-sized businesses
    • Collaborative working with employers and other stakeholders
    Resources Mentioned:
    • Vocational Rehabilitation Association (VRA)
    • Society of Occupational Medicine (SOM)
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    18 min
  • SOM NEWS UPDATE - JUNE 2025

    SOM NEWS UPDATE - JUNE 2025
    Jun 25 2025
    Our monthly SOM News Update brings you the latest stories and insights from SOM and the wider OH world. Hosted by Steve Randall.

    SOM 90th anniversary - 2025
    Register here to attend the Anniversary dinner on Friday 26th September at the Apothecaries’ Hall, London. Guest speaker: Dame Carol Black.


    Links mentioned in the podcast:

    SOM President election




    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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    7 min
  • OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS SERIES - EP 3 - Fatigue

    OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS SERIES - EP 3 - Fatigue
    May 30 2025
    In the third episode of our occupational therapist-led podcast series, we explore fatigue - its clinical definition, impact on work, and how occupational therapists can support individuals living with long-term fatigue conditions such as ME/CFS, fibromyalgia, long COVID, and more. Host:
    • 🎙️ Jo Vallom-Smith – Chair of the Special Interest Group for Allied Health Professionals, Society of Occupational Medicine
    Guest:
    • 🎙️ Charlie Adler – Occupational Therapist at Vitality 360, fatigue and pain specialist with extensive experience since 1997
    🔍 In This Episode:
    • How clinical fatigue differs from everyday tiredness
    • Diagnoses commonly associated with fatigue (ME/CFS, fibromyalgia, long COVID, etc.)
    • The complex interplay of fatigue, pain, and mental health
    • Challenges fatigue presents in the workplace—from concentration to cognitive overload
    • Common symptoms: “walking through treacle,” memory lapses, sensory overwhelm
    • How OTs support people to return to and remain in work
    • Practical workplace adjustments: flexible hours, breaks, hybrid work, sensory environments
    • The importance of individualised, holistic, biopsychosocial approaches
    • Why occupational therapists are uniquely positioned to help with fatigue management
    🛠️ Useful Resources:
    • 📘 Living with ME and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome by Dr. Coakley & Beverly Knops
    • 🔗 Vitality 360 – Specialist fatigue support
    • 🔗 BACME – British Association of Clinicians in ME/CFS
    • 🔗 MS Society – Fatigue and Work
    • 🔗 Royal College of Occupational Therapists – Fatigue Resources
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    19 min

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