SOM FAM GROUP - Support Conversations
In this episode of the Society of Occupational Medicine’s Specialist Functional Assessment Medicine Group Podcast, Karen Wallace is joined by Lara Shemtob (Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust) and Kim Burton (Work and Health Policy Advisor) for a deep dive into the growing challenge of long-term sickness and economic inactivity — and how we can respond more effectively.
Together, they explore:
📈 Why long-term sickness is rising — from delayed access to care to changing workplace demands
🩺 The importance of early, personalised support and the role of clinical oversight in preventing work…
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