Dr Laura Blackburn

[Dr Laura Blackburn @48hoursinaday]

⚡Ignoring the importance of morbidity associated with covid and the resultant downgrading of RPE in March 2020 has resulted in a significant ongoing

[Dr Laura Blackburn @48hoursinaday]

So many key points raised by @ProfEmer Raymond Agius at #ALAMA2024. I'm always astounded by how little previous relevant research was looked to inform the approach to managing risk to workers during #covid.
#BMA #occupationalhealth #covid #riskassessment
@FOMNews @UoM_COEH

[Dr Laura Blackburn @48hoursinaday]

⚡ It was known what level of RPE protection was required for quarry workers, poultry workers etc. how could there exist a narrative that a lesser protection was required for those working in healthcare and other public facing roles.
burden of disease.

[Dr Laura Blackburn @48hoursinaday]

⚡ By 2019 there was already a significant body of research which should have informed the approach to protecting workers.
⚡ How and why were these past 'lessons learned' ignored rather than being drawn on to protect workers during the pandemic.

[Dr Laura Blackburn @48hoursinaday]

@FOMNews @somceo @OUPMedicine

[Dr Laura Blackburn @48hoursinaday]

Fascinating walkthrough on the practical adjustments and considerations in #epilepsy by Professor Ian Brown at #ALAMA2024.
Sobering statistics on the associated morbidity across the world. #occupationalhealth
@OUHospitals @NDCNOxford

[Dr Laura Blackburn @48hoursinaday]

I'm aware he has co-edited a book which is soon to be released 'Comorbidities and Social Complications of Epilepsy and Seizures' promises to be a succinct, practical and comprehensive overview to guide our decision-making and practice.
https://t.co/WkFwJZiM1W
@FOMNews @somceo

[Dr Laura Blackburn @48hoursinaday]

The #ALAMA2024 conference has now kicked-off with Professor Martie Van Tongeren providing an important overview of the #THOR reporting scheme. #occupationalhealth

@OfficialUoM @THOR_UoM
@AshtonInstitute @UoM_MERI @FBMH_UoM https://t.co/ILRTkmCjmA

[Dr Laura Blackburn @48hoursinaday]

Ps...can we all ignore that I've used 'fantastic' twice in one tweet please? 🙈

...wanders off to find thesaurus.

[Dr Laura Blackburn @48hoursinaday]

Not already an ALAMA member? Don't be put off!
I attended my first conference last year and had a fantastic time. Fantastic and welcoming colleagues, valuable CPD for OHPs of all stages...(and a lovely few nights away in a hotel 😀)
@alama_drs #ALAMAconference2023

[ALAMA @alama_drs]

The #ALAMAconference2023 promises to be an unmissable event with a brilliant line-up of Speakers and topics.
Not only the leading opportunity for OH Physicians to access the latest information...but also great networking!
⬇️Book here⬇️ https://t.co/eW1VnPlCcP
@SOMNews @FOMNews

[Dr Laura Blackburn @48hoursinaday]

@alama_drs @SOMNews @FOMNews Not forgetting...for just £50 you get ALAMA membership for the year, access to a forum full of expertise and educational videos on key OH topics by leaders in the field!
https://t.co/wQufdEdMEz
@alama_drs
#ALAMAconference2023

[Dr Laura Blackburn @48hoursinaday]

@juji_rop @guardian @WomenSurgeonsUK @wiasnofficial @WomenInCrimLaw @YoungWomeninLaw @CWILnews Fantastic article @juji_rop. During lockdown my partner was on furlough whilst I worked full-time. I was the only one that did the home-schooling, shopping for us/his Mum, cooking, covid testing and reporting for the children etc. etc. Still dented and angry about this.

[Dr Laura Blackburn @48hoursinaday]

My key take-away points...

https://t.co/bChsfAY88k

[ALAMA @alama_drs]

@LorrainedeGray1 Consultant in Pain Management @TeamQEH and Dean of @FacultyPainMed at #ALAMA2022 'pain is a disease in it's own right' @alama_drs @RCoANews #occupationalhealth

[Dr Laura Blackburn @48hoursinaday]

Supporting our NHS people through menopause: guidance for line managers and colleagues from @NHSEngland
#Menopause #humanresources

https://t.co/Qi7BDAx12x

[ALAMA @alama_drs]

On the final day of #ALAMA2022 we're looking forward to our fist speaker, Victoria Howell on 'Managing #menopause issues in the workplace'.
https://t.co/m6TVncpo9b
#womenshealth #occupationalhealth

[Dr Laura Blackburn @48hoursinaday]

It was a great session from Victoria Howell. I understood the impact of the #menopause on work...but some of the statistics were really concerning.

[ALAMA @alama_drs]

On the final day of #ALAMA2022 we're looking forward to our fist speaker, Victoria Howell on 'Managing #menopause issues in the workplace'.
https://t.co/m6TVncpo9b
#womenshealth #occupationalhealth

[Dr Laura Blackburn @48hoursinaday]

Great to see you again. Really exciting service @muzafferkaser...if only we could role it out nationally...🤔
#NHS #occupationalhealth #psychiatry @NHSEngland

[ALAMA @alama_drs]

Thank you Consultant #Psychiatrist @muzafferkaser at @CPFT_NHS for joining as at #ALAMA2022 this week to speak on their bespoke #mentalhealth clinic for #NHS staff. Fantastic and effective service. #occupationalhealth @alama_drs @CUH_NHS @Cambridge_Uni #psychiatry

[Dr Laura Blackburn @48hoursinaday]

@DameCarolBlack speaking at #ALAMA2022 on #substancemisuse discussing a worrying trend in the increase in drug use in younger people. A problem waiting in the wings for #occupationalhealth
@alama_drs

[Dr Laura Blackburn @48hoursinaday]

Very grateful that @DameCarolBlack was able to join us today.

[ALAMA @alama_drs]

@DameCarolBlack at #ALAMA2022 speaking on combatting #drugmisuse 'A drug problem, however it begins – through a poor lifestyle choice or perhaps as a relief from
adversity – once entrenched has profound social consequences' #occupationalhealth

[ALAMA @alama_drs]

@DameCarolBlack at #ALAMA2022 speaking on combatting #drugmisuse 'A drug problem, however it begins – through a poor lifestyle choice or perhaps as a relief from
adversity – once entrenched has profound social consequences' #occupationalhealth

[ALAMA @alama_drs]

'It's not just about adjustments, it's about employees feeling confident and psychologically safe to ask for and implement those adjustments' Solutions Partner @LexxicLtd #occupationalheath #Neurodiversity #Neurodivergent