Richard Black

Consultant in Occupational Medicine @BwellAssociates, all round sports enthusiast (but not especially good at playing any of them); all views my own

[Irish Times Business @IrishTimesBiz]

Medmark to form €20m occupational health group with acquisition of Blackwell Associates https://t.co/576LptiFWl

[Richard Black @rwjblack]

To add to the importance of the Farmer Lung Health campaign, I was reading just this morning that exposure to hay in agriculture may also increase the risk of Sarcoidosis...
https://t.co/UojYkTk9NB

[HSENI @Hsenigov]

Great engagement today with farmers at the @balmoralshow about the importance of looking after their lung health - a key theme of our new campaign.

Visit here to read more: https://t.co/UY5I7ttb60

[Blackwell Associates Ltd @BwellAssociates]

Should you wish to enquire about medical surveillance assessments under CAR that are available upon request from our in-house HSENI-appointed doctors, please do get in touch at [email protected] or by telephone on 02890 656131.

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[Blackwell Associates Ltd @BwellAssociates]

#lungcancerawarenessmonth #occupationallungdisease #asbestos #controlofasbestosregulations #medicalsurveillance #bwell

[Royal College of Psychiatrists @rcpsych]

We, @SOMNews and @FOMNews are calling on the Government to establish a new UK standard for workplace mental health, supported by a new UK-wide hub of guidance. (4/4)

[Royal College of Psychiatrists @rcpsych]

Organisations that have access to occupational health services are better able to support workers with mental health difficulties.

We asked people to select three issues which contribute to poor mental health in the workplace. They said ��️ (3/4)

[Blackwell Associates Ltd @BwellAssociates]

Today Occupational Health Awareness Week 2024 launches with a blog from SOM Chief Executive Nick Pahl. Running 23 to 29 September, the week aims to raise awareness of occupational health and its real-life benefits. Read more https://t.co/WCQfoQmekv #OHAW2024

[Richard Black @rwjblack]

@MyraWeir So sorry to hear this Myra. My profound condolences to you and your family, I can't imagine how difficult a time it must be for you all

[Martin Tohill @TohillMartin]

@rcgp_ni Occupational health, though the under investment in consultant led multidisciplinary occupational health & wellbeing services needs addressed urgently.

[Martin Tohill @TohillMartin]

⁦@somceo⁩ ⁦@SOMNews⁩ ⁦@FOMNews⁩ happy to have been a member of the local organising committee for SOM FOM 2024. ‘OH into the future’ ⁦@TitanicBelfast⁩. Fantastic venue, speakers and excellent feedback. Great to catch up with colleagues

[Blackwell Associates Ltd @BwellAssociates]

Last Friday it was certainly a case of 'we're all in the same boat' as the @BwellAssociates team had our early Summer team outing with a relaxing boat cruise on the River Lagan, superbly hosted by Ahoy Belfast. A great evening was had by all in great company 🛥 ⚓ 🐠
#teambwell

[Richard Black @rwjblack]

https://t.co/OJY4LVwOD9

[Blackwell Associates Ltd @BwellAssociates]

"A healthy economy is only possible with a healthy workforce. 

We want more people to be able to benefit from good occupational health, especially employees in small businesses, because we know it works."

(Minister for Health and Social Care, Helen Whately MP)

#occhealth

[FOM @FOMNews]

Registration will soon be open for this year’s annual SOM/FOM conference in Belfast on the 20th - 21st June. With speakers, workplace visits and networking, we’ll be “Leading OH Into the Future”. https://t.co/A0Z1CtBzKc
#occupationalhealth #workplacehealth #OccHealth24

[Northern Ireland Society of Occupational Medicine @S0M_NI]

Last Friday saw @S0M_NI stage its AGM&annual dinner organised by our Chairperson Dr S Porter. We were delighted that @somceo Nick Pahl and SOM President @DrLanreOgunyemi were able to make the trip over from GB to join us- next time will be June '24 for #ASMBelfast24! @SOMNews

[Martin Tohill @TohillMartin]

Western Health and Social Care Trust, Consultant in Occupational Health Medicine | The Society of Occupational Medicine https://t.co/xshljR8dnE

[SOMCEO @somceo]

Save the date - 20/21 June 2024

[Martin Tohill @TohillMartin]

Consultant in Occupational Medicine - HSCNI Jobs - an excellent opportunity #occmed https://t.co/om1FZdrsVn

[Su Chantry SCPHN-OH RN Queen's Nurse @SuChantry]

@rachelburden @bbc5live @BBCSounds Utilising occupational health clinicians to advise on adjustments and support return to work programmes , structured return to work plans can be part of a rehab programme leading to good health outcomes #occupationalhealth

[Richard Black @rwjblack]

@perrymb85 Yes I don't know what I was thinking having Pickford as my GK for fantasy football🤦‍♂️