RCN and SOM Occupational Health Nursing Conference 2026
Advancing Occupational Health Practice
27 Nov 2026, 09:00 - 16:15
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Advancing Occupational Health Practice.
We are pleased to announce the popular RCN and SOM joint Occupational Health Nursing Conference returns for the ninth year in November.
This is a hybrid conference and delegates will have the option to join us in-person at the RCN HQ, 20 Cavendish Square, London, W1N 0RG for those all-important networking opportunities with peers, speakers and exhibitors. Alternatively, content will be accessible online via Zoom Events with the opportunity to pose questions to our expert speakers.
In-person places are limited, so don’t delay and book yours now.
Learning outcomes
Following the conference, delegates will be able to:
- Apply inclusive occupational health practices
Identify and apply at least three evidence based approaches to supporting neurodivergent employees, menopause related needs, and other long term health conditions through appropriate reasonable adjustments within their own workplace or caseload. - Assess and respond to evolving workplace health risks
Critically assess emerging and complex occupational health issues including; medicinal cannabis use, men’s health risks, and safeguarding concerns and outline clear occupational health interventions or referral pathways for at least two real world workplace scenarios. - Integrate innovation and strategic thinking into OH nursing practice
- Demonstrate an understanding of how AI, social prescribing, and cross sector collaboration can be ethically and safely integrated into occupational health nursing practice, identifying at least one practical change they will implement within three months of the conference.
Who should attend?
This conference is open to all occupational health professionals and those interested in the sector, including nurses, AHPs, students, occupational therapists and GPs.
Discounts are available for RCN, SOM and FOHN members.
Testimonials from previous OH delegates
“Fantastic experience, excellent topics that were well presented. Gained new learning that I can directly apply to my skill base.”
“This is an annual event that surpasses most other OH conferences so well done!”
“Thank you for a super day – brilliantly organised and a really lovely vibrant group of delegates.”
The highlight for me was “the energy, enthusiasm and positivity that the speakers brought to the day.”
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20 Cavendish Square
Marylebone
London
W1G 0RN
20 Cavendish Square is located behind John Lewis, Oxford Street.
Visitor car parking
Q-Park Oxford Street is an underground car park situated underneath Cavendish Square. You can pre-book your parking by visiting the Q-Park website.
Tube
The nearest stations are Oxford Circus and Bond Street.
Bus
There are many buses routes that stop nearby, including the 10, 25, 55, 73, 98 and 390.
Air
London has five major airports: London City, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton and London Stansted.
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London Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted airports have dedicated express train services into central London.
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London Heathrow and City airports are directly connected to the Tube network.
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National Express, Easybus and Greenline coach transfers run 24 hours a day and start as low as £2 when booked in advance.
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Accessibility
- Step free access to all event spaces and meeting rooms
- A ramp for stage access
- Height adjustable lectern
- Accessible toilets on each floor
- Induction loop on request
- Two wheelchair friendly passenger lifts
- Strobe fire alarms and audible voice synthesisers in the lifts
- Evacuation chairs
- Assistance dogs are welcome
If you have any questions or an access requirement not included here, please just get in touch on +44 (0)207 6473577 or RCNevents@rcn.org.uk
Download a copy of the programme, Please note these programme details and timings are subject to change. A final programme will be circulated prior to the event.
Speakers
Dr. Cameron Black
Dr. Cameron Black is a clinical academic specialising in occupational health (OH) and digital transformation within the UK's NHS.
His work bridges research and practice to improve care quality, accessibility, and workforce health. Passionate about addressing gaps in OH provision, Cameron is developing digital solutions for those without access to specialist services. His research on competencies for return-to-work advice in primary care has been widely published.
An active mentor to AHP MSc and PhD students, he is also pursuing NIHR and industry funding for AI-driven OH tools. Cameron's vision is to integrate technology with evidence-based practice to create a more efficient, accessible, and future-proofed occupational health system.
Alex Rhind
Alex Rhind is a dual qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse and Specialist Community Public Health Nurse in Occupational Health. He is Clinical Mental Health Manager at Global OHS and founder of The Occupational Mind, which supports occupational health providers with complex mental health referrals and provides workplace consultancy to employers.
Alex has a background in inpatient mental health services in London and Brighton, alongside clinical and operational leadership experience across the NHS and private sector. He trains occupational health clinicians in complex mental health assessment, risk formulation and evidence-based practice, and speaks to organisations about workplace mental health. His work focuses on raising standards in how occupational health manages psychological complexity, from clinical assessment and reasoning through to report writing and workplace recommendations.
Prof. Nancy Doyle
Nancy Doyle is an HCPC registered Occupational Psychologist and Visiting Professor at Birkbeck, University of London where she CoDirects the Centre for Neurodiversity at Work. Nancy founded the nonprofit Genius Within CIC, who provide coaching, assessments, training, online education and profiling and consultancy to over 6000 neurodivergent people each year, in employment, unemployment and for those in prison.
Christine Poulter
Honorary Strategic Clinical Advisor for the Society of Occupational Medicine (SOM) and Clinical Director of OHCP (an independent Occupational Health Consultancy).
Following a career as a nurse, midwife, and public health, Christine has around 20 years of experience in Occupational Health. Her broad range of experience includes NHS, corporate, armed services, manufacturing, higher education and public health.
As an independent practitioner, she focuses on delivering top-quality service to small businesses, SMEs and charities through her own business, which she set up in 2016.
Setting up her own business, gave her the opportunity to offer her time to the SOM as an Editorial Assistant. When the honorary position of Strategic Clinical Advisor for the Society of Occupational Medicine was advertised, being the successful applicant provided incredible opportunities. This position has offered multiple occasions for collaborative working with some of the country’s top experts in occupational health.
Christine has contributed to several SOM publications, including skin, sleep, mental health, careers, and health surveillance. She is a participant in the SOM’s Sleep, Multidiscipline, Health Surveillance and Leadership Special Interest Groups. She delivers lectures and talks to universities and community charities. Her key focus is on prioritising high-quality and bespoke approaches that serve the client, above financial success.
Helen Vangikar
Helen Vangikar is an independent Toxicology Consultant who has worked in the field of analytical chemistry and toxicology since 1988.
Since 1990 Helen has commissioned two laboratories from concept to accreditation, successfully gaining United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) accreditation to ISO/IEC 17025. Both laboratories complied with the European Workplace Drug Testing Society (EWDTS) guidelines. Helen is a Past President of the EWDTS.
Since 1994, Helen has developed a number of training courses, including her well respected Medical Review Officer (MRO) courses gaining Faculty of Occupational Medicine accreditation, for occupational health professionals. These courses have been delivered to UK and International delegates, within the UK and overseas.
Currently Helen is the technical lead for the Society of Occupational Medicine Special Interest Group on workplace drug and alcohol issues. In addition, she is Co-Chair to the Health in Construction Leadership Group (HCLG) and part of the FOM group updating the Faculty’s Guidance on Alcohol and Substance Misuse in the Working Environment published in May 2026.
SOM and FOHN members are eligible for RCN member rates.
Please note to redeem RCN rate SOM/FOHN members will be required to make a telephone or invoice booking.
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Type |
Ex VAT |
Inc VAT |
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In-person |
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Non-Member |
£200 |
£240 |
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RCN-Member |
£135 |
£162 |
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RCN Member: pre-reg student/HCA/ retired member |
£75 |
£90 |
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RCN representatives (25% discount) |
£101.25 |
£121.50 |
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Virtual |
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Non-Member |
£120 |
£144 |
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RCN Member |
£100 |
£120 |
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RCN Member: pre-reg student/HCA/ retired member |
£60 |
£72 |
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RCN representatives (25% discount) |
£75 |
£90 |
Join the RCN to be immediately eligible for the member rate.
Discounts available (max one per booking) - redeemable via telephone/booking form/secure link only.
25% discount - Accredited RCN Trade Union Representatives, forum steering committee members or any member that has been elected to undertake an official RCN role.
10% discount - Group discount when three or more delegates book together.
To make a booking
Online bookings are the easiest and fastest way to book 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Bookings can be made by phone with payment by credit card/Maestro, by calling +44 (0)2920 546460. Lines are open from 9.30am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday.
Bookings can also be made via email with a downloaded booking form with credit card details or payment/remittance advice emailed to eventsreg@rcn.org.uk
All bookings will be confirmed in writing.
You will not be registered for this event unless payment accompanies your application. Places cannot be held provisionally.
The RCN reserves the right to refuse any booking at any time.
Request a Secure link
You can now pay for event bookings via secure link, please complete a booking form for each delegate (disregarding the payment section). Send the forms to eventsreg@rcn.org.uk, we will calculate the amount to be paid and email you the payment link from Elavon. The payment link will be valid for 7 days.
On receipt of your payment, we will book your space/s and send your delegate/s confirmation of their bookings.
To pay by invoice
To pay by invoice you must send all of the below to eventsreg@rcn.org.uk
A copy of the official Purchase Order document from your organisation or company, addressed to supplier: Royal College of Nursing, 20 Cavendish Square, London. W1G 0RN. We are unable to process your order without it, requisition orders are not accepted.
Your Finance department/accounts payable contact email address to receive an electronic copy of the invoice from us.
A completed RCN Events Booking Form for each delegate in the booking.
Once the invoice has been raised, you will then receive confirmation of your delegate booking on the event requested. Invoices are to be paid within 30 days of the invoice being issued.
There are a number of ways you can get involved, from networking to raise your profile to tailored commercial packages to help achieve specific objectives. Please contact the exhibitions team on 020 7647 3959 or email exhibitions@rcn.org.uk.
Conference information (in person)
Registration
On arrival, please make your way to the RCN registration desk which will be clearly signposted. You will be issued with conference materials, including a programme and a name badge. Refreshments will be available through-out registration which takes place in the Council room.
Lunch and refreshments
Lunch and refreshments will be served at the time specified in the programme. If you have any specific dietary requirements and did not include these in your registration information, please inform us in advance so we can ensure your needs are catered for.
Specific requirements
If you have any specific requirements (e.g. hearing loop etc.), please inform us in advance so we can ensure the appropriate arrangements are in place.
Receipts and registration enquiries
If you require a receipt or have any queries relating to your registration or payment for this event, please contact the RCN Events Registration team direct on 029 2054 6460 between 9am – 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, or email eventsreg@rcn.org.uk
Alternatively, please contact staff on the registration desk at the event.
Cancellations and substitutions
Only cancellations received one week before the start of the event will be refunded, minus a £25 + VAT administration fee. Regrettably, no refunds can be processed after this date.
Places can be substituted at any time. Please contact the RCN Event Registrations team on 029 20546460 with details of name changes.
After the event
Please take a few minutes to complete the evaluation at the end of the event. All answers will be treated in the strictest confidence and will help us to shape future events, both online and face to face.
Download your CPD certificate from your MyRCN account.
You can download CPD certificates via your MyRCN account. This is available for non-members. Simply login or create an account and navigate to ‘My membership’. Under this is ‘My letters, certificates and documents’. Click on ‘certificates of attendance’ and download. Any future CPD events you attend or watch with the RCN will all be stored here as well for you.
The RCN and SOM Occupational Health Nursing Conference planning team look forward to welcoming you to the event. If you’ve any questions about the work of the forum please don’t hesitate to talk to us.
This event is hosted on Zoom Events, the all-in-one virtual conference platform that enables attendees to connect, learn and interact live with people anywhere.
Delegates can expect to receive their joining instructions by email from Zoom Events one week before the event and one day before the event. If you’re unable to locate your joining instructions, check your junk email first, then please contact a member of the events team on 0207 647 3577 or email rcnevents@rcn.org.uk
Please note this is a private event for registered delegates who have a valid conference booking. Registered delegates will also be able to view recorded content after the event.
We recommend reading the following guidance before the event to ensure that you get the best experience using Zoom Events.
Accessing Zoom Events
If you have registered for the event using a work email address, there are occasions when firewall settings can block the email reaching you.
If you do not already have a Zoom Events account, you will be asked to create one and agree to their terms and conditions before accessing the event.
Note: To join the event, users must log in to Zoom Events using the same email address used when booking a place at the event.
Please test your joining link before the day of the event. Some organisations firewall protection may block access to Zoom Events, so you may need to contact your IT department to resolve this.
Creating your profile
When you first access Zoom Events, you’ll be prompted to set up your profile.
You can upload a photo, add your place of work, job title, social media contacts and a brief biography to give you more presence and maximise networking at the event.
In preparation for the event, we recommend the following:
Check your equipment
• Use a computer or laptop if possible, preferably not more than 3 years old
• If using a mobile device, please ensure that you are using iOS or Android
• Before joining the event on a computer or mobile device, download the latest version of the Zoom desktop client/app from the Download Centre. Otherwise, you will be prompted to download and install Zoom when you click the join link
Check your internet connection
• You can use the system-readiness tool to identify if your device and network connection meet the minimum requirements needed to enjoy the optimal Zoom Events experience
• The test provides users with recommendations based on the results
Check your browser
• Use the latest versions of Google Chrome, Safari, or Firefox on your computer or laptop
• Open the event in incognito or private browser window
Troubleshooting tips
• Check that you have followed the advice above for the best experience using Zoom Events
• If using a work device with firewall protection, share this network guide with your IT department ahead of the event for Zoom’s firewall rules
• Close all other applications or programmes on your device e.g. Microsoft Teams
• Refresh your browser
• Turn off your camera to improve connectivity
• Reduce the number of devices in your household using the internet as this could affect your bandwidth internet connection
• Restart your computer
After the event
Please take a few minutes to complete the evaluation at the end of the event. All answers will be treated in the strictest confidence and will help us to shape future events, both online and face to face.
Download your CPD certificate from your MyRCN account.
You can download CPD certificates via your MyRCN account. This is available for non-members. Simply login or create an account and navigate to ‘My membership’. Under this is ‘My letters, certificates and documents’. Click on ‘certificates of attendance’ and download. Any future CPD events you attend or watch with the RCN will all be stored here as well for you.
Eventsreg@rcn.org.uk
+44 (0)2920 546460
For any other queries relating to this conference please contact the RCN Events Team:
RCNevents@rcn.org.uk
+44 (0)207 6473577
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