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British Safety Council’s vision is that no one should be injured or made ill through their work. With offices in the UK and India, the charity works with members and customers in over 60 countries around the world to protect workers from accidents, hazards and unsafe conditions and promote better workplace wellbeing.

Engage for Success is a dynamic, voluntary movement promoting employee engagement as a better way to work that benefits individual employees, teams, and whole organisations. We connect like-minded people, communities, experts and leaders. As the UK’s leading voice on the topic of employee engagement we provide evidence, case studies and points of view about how it drives performance and productivity to achieve organisational and individual growth. We provide practical tools and ideas. We invite you to join us in championing employee engagement in your organisation. We welcome you to join us whatever role you play in your organisation. Our mission is inspiring people and workplaces to thrive.

The Employers’ Initiative on Domestic Abuse (EIDA) is a free-to-join employer membership organisation set up in 2017 to support employers to take effective action on domestic abuse. EIDA now has over 1,800 employer members, collectively employing more than 25% of the UK’s workforce. EIDA’s mission is to equip employers to support their employees affected by domestic abuse and to share best practice with other employers. We endeavour to bring about constructive change, leading to a society where survivors thrive and domestic abuse is not tolerated. EIDA membership is available to UK employers of all sizes and sectors, and provides access to a host of resources, events, and networks.

ISMA UK is the leading professional body for workplace and personal stress management, wellbeing and performance. A registered charity and membership- based organisation founded over 50 years ago in 1974, ISMA UK  seeks to advance the education of the general public in the field of stress reduction. ISMA UK provides information and advice to individuals, businesses and other organisations, and supports the Health & Safety Executive in the delivery of their requirements for stress risk assessment. ISMA UK ’s mission is to raise the profile of stress and mental health issues, inform and campaign against the stigma associated with them, whilst promoting resilience and wellbeing. We promote sound knowledge and best practice in stress management across the UK and internationally. As a charity, ISMA UK  disseminates and exchanges knowledge through initiatives such as International Stress Awareness Week, which is organised and hosted by ISMA UK  to advance education and understanding in the field of biological stress. Contact Carole Spiers FISMA, FPSA, MIHPE, Chair, ISMA UK on 077688 78910 or email her at chair@isma.org.uk

IOSH is the global Chartered body for safety and health professionals. We provide professional development support, events and technical guidance to 50,000+ members. We develop training courses and are an awarding organisation. We influence policy-makers, set standards and campaign for workers’ safety, health and wellbeing worldwide.

Policy Liaison Group on Workplace Wellbeing The Policy Liaison Group (PLG) on Workplace Wellbeing is a Westminster-based forum that convenes experts, parliamentarians, government officials, and public bodies to guide the policy agenda on supporting and advancing employee health and wellbeing in the UK. Chaired by Gethin Nadine (GethinNadin@hellobenefex.com), the Group is committed to highlighting the significance of workplace wellbeing in driving better outcomes for the nation and UK employers, improving productivity, employee satisfaction, and overall performance. The PLG works closely with stakeholders to help parliamentarians understand the employer’s duty to maintain worker wellbeing, while addressing common challenges in building thriving, productive workforces. It promotes policies that support mental and physical health, work-life balance, financial wellbeing, and professional fulfilment. With Pierre Shepherd (Pierre.Shepherd@collegegreengroup.com) serving as Secretariat Lead, the Group monitors developments in workplace health, identifies policy gaps and holds regular roundtables to offer practical recommendations for healthier, more supportive work environments.  

SOM welcomes all health professionals interested in Occupational Health as a member. Benefits include:

• Monthly e-bulletins, free webinars, a free legal helpline, peer support & access to regional group meetings
• The Occupational Medicine journal 9x a year
• Access to medical appraisals & indemnity insurance for occupational medicine doctors
• Free appraisal toolkit & access to professional indemnity insurance for OH nurses
• Career support, with regular job adverts, an annual careers fair and CPD opportunities
• Campaigning and advocacy for OH
• Money-saving discounts

Publications, covering key guidelines and reports on Occupational and Workplace Health can be found in the SOM Publications Catalogue. Contact SOM for details The SOM website also has a directory of OH companies and providers with direct contact details. Join at www.som.org.uk

Working Well is a free online community for workplace wellbeing leaders and champions across a wide range of industries. It provides a platform for members to connect, share insights, and collaborate to enhance employee wellbeing. By becoming a “Working Well Being,” members gain access to an exclusive social network featuring live online events, monthly coffee roulette sessions, and the “Wellbeing Well Beings” podcast. Founded by Matt Smeed and Aletheia Conway-Hughes—together bringing over 25 years of experience in the field—Working Well aims to elevate the role of wellbeing within organisations and support leaders in creating healthier, more positive work environments. Join for free today!

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