Welcome to our September 2025 Bulletin
This month read about the SEQOHS operational review, find out about a free webinar on OH supporting HR, access immunisation training standards plus guidance on managing workplace violence.
Showcase your innovative OH initiatives
2025 applications now open!
Are you ready to recognise the projects and initiatives you are delivering in occupational health and wellbeing? Do you want to showcase and celebrate the people who are making all the difference in your team?
We are delighted to invite you to apply for a Network Recognition Award in 2025! Exclusively for NHS Health at Work Network members and free to enter, our Awards celebrate and showcase the impactful projects and initiatives being delivered in the OH and wellbeing sector.
Firstly you need to complete a short application form. If you are shortlisted you will then be asked to give a 10 minute virtual presentation to our judging panel. Applicants will find out if they have been successful at our Annual Conference Network Dinner on 10 September 2025 and winners will be profiled on our website and will receive a complimentary 24-hour Conference place to our 2026 Network Conference.
Applications close on 20 June 2025.
Email: admin@nhshealthatwork.co.uk to receive your Recognition Awards application form. We wish you the best of luck!
In 2024 we launched our Recognition Awards, or OHPRAS, for our members. Aligned to NHS England's four strategic themes, the Awards recognise and celebrate the impactful work taking place in the occupational health and wellbeing sector.
After a robust two stage judging process, we announced our worthy winners at our annual Network Conference in September.
In 2024 our winners are:
1. Growing the strategic identity of occupational health and wellbeing
Winner: Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Highly Commended: Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
2. Growing occupational health and wellbeing across the ICS
Winner: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Highly Commended: Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
3. Growing our occupational health and wellbeing people
Winner: University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Highly Commended: University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
4. Growing our occupational health and wellbeing impact and evidence base
Winner: Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Highly Commended: London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
This month read about the SEQOHS operational review, find out about a free webinar on OH supporting HR, access immunisation training standards plus guidance on managing workplace violence.
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