OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Oxford
The ALAMA Annual Conferences are unmissable events for Occupational Health physicians to polish their skills, network with others and earn valuable CPD credits. The Conferences are open to all ALAMA members.
The conference programmes are designed to feature topics which confront many of us in our day-to-day work and to deliver a comprehensive update on the latest clinical evidence, research results and legal opinions.
Expert speakers have been secured, including leading academics and key medical specialists to ensure that we have the very latest information in our programme. You can see what we have in store so far by clicking on PROGRAMME at the top of the page.
CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD)
CPD accreditation has been applied for; 15 credits are usually available for full attendance and the total will be confirmed on this website in due course.
We hope that you will join us in Oxford for this year’s Annual Conference. Please see the VENUE page for more information about our well-equipped residential venue. It promises to be another excellent event in this well-established series.
Programme
As a delegate, you can expect a broad range of topics presented by high-quality speakers who are experts in their respective fields.
CPD applied for (usually 15 credits).
Networking Dinners
As ever, the Networking Dinners at the ALAMA Conference are an important aspect. These are optional to attend. The caterers will need our numbers around 3 weeks in advance so we urge early booking at the time of Registration and late bookings may be impossible to accommodate.
Here are details of both Networking Dinners:
Speakers
The Speakers page has brief biographies listed for many of the speakers at this conference or click on the links in the programme.
| WEDNESDAY 18th NOVEMBER 2026 | |
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| 12:00 - 12:50 | LUNCH AND REGISTRATION |
| 12:50 - 13:00 |
WELCOME TO THE CONFERENCE
Sam Phillips |
| 13:00 - 13:50 |
Mental Health in the UK - what can employers/OH do that would make a difference?
Professor Neil Greenberg, Clinical and Academic Psychiatrist, King's College London and President, SOM |
| 13:50 - 14:40 |
Clinical Update: Cardiology
Dr Sohaib Nazir, Honorary Consultant Cardiologist, Royal Brompton Hospital, part of Guy's and St Thomas Hospital Foundation Trust |
| 14:40 - 15:10 | REFRESHMENT BREAK & EXHIBITION |
| 15:10 - 16:00 |
Updates On Employment Law
Emily Yeardley, Solicitor - Head of Employment Law, Couchman Hanson Solicitors |
| 16:00 - 16:45 |
Project OSCAR (Occupational Stress Consultation and Research)
Professor Jo Yarker, Affinity Health at Work and Kingston Business School, Associate Professor of Occupational and Business Psychology and Dr Vaughan Parsons, Research Manager and Visiting Senior Research Fellow, London Centre for Work and Health |
| 16:30 - 17:00 | SHORT BREAK |
| 17:00 - 17:45 | Local Authority Section – NHS |
| 19:30 |
NETWORK DINNER 1 – at The Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford: pre-booking essential
See 'Details of Networking Dinners' link in top section |
| THURSDAY 19th NOVEMBER 2026 | |
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| THROUGHOUT THE DAY |
Basic Life Support sessions
As a benefit of attending the 2026 ALAMA Conference in-person on 19th November, delegates may attend a hands-on Basic Life Support session – free of charge. These sessions cover: The sessions will be led by a Resuscitation Council UK Instructor and certificates of attendance will be provided afterwards. Spaces are limited and must be booked as part of Registration. |
| 09:00 - 09:05 | Welcome to the day |
| 09:05 - 09:50 |
Vocational Rehabilitation
Dr Julie Denning, Vocational Rehabilitation Association Chair |
| 09:50 - 10:45 |
Heat Health Work – presenting remotely
Professor Ollie Jay, Professor of Heat and Health, Director – Heat & Health Research Centre, The University of Sydney |
| 10:45 - 11:15 | REFRESHMENT BREAK & EXHIBITION |
| 11:15 - 12:05 |
Updates on the treatment and management of Epilepsy including managing Epilepsy in a safety critical job
Professor Hannah Cock, Professor or Epilepsy and Medical Education, City St George’s University of London |
| 12:05 - 12:30 | ALAMA AGM |
| 12:30 - 13:30 | LUNCH |
| 13:30 - 14:00 | LOCAL AUTHORITY SECTION – LOCAL AUTHORITY |
| 14:00 - 14:30 | Local Authority Section – Fire |
| 14:30 - 15:00 | Local Authority Section – Police |
| 15:00 - 15:30 | REFRESHMENT BREAK & EXHIBITION |
| 15:30 - 16:15 |
Diabetes
Dr Garry Tan, Consultant Physician and Clinical Lead in Diabetes, The Oxford Centre for Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism (OCDEM), Churchill Hospital, Oxford |
| 16:15 - 17:15 |
Keep Britain Working: an update
Sir Charlie Mayfield |
| 19:30 |
NETWORK DINNER 2 – at The Cherwell Boathouse: pre-booking essential
See 'Details of Networking Dinners' link in top section |
| FRIDAY 20th NOVEMBER 2026 | |
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| 9:00 - 9:45 |
FOM update: standards, assurance of professional competence and development of the College of Work and Health
Dr Robin Cordell, President, FOM |
| 09:45 - 10:30 |
“Inner Sense” - Interoception and the Science of Body-mind Connections
Caroline Williams, Science Journalist, Editor and Author Specialising In Neuroscience, Psychology and The Body-Mind Connection |
| 10:30 - 11:00 | REFRESHMENT BREAK & EXHIBITION |
| 11:00 - 11:45 |
From psychosis to practice: breaking confidentiality, risk and return to work in a medical professional
Dr Ashika Sequeira, Occupational Health Physician |
| 11:45 - 12:15 |
TBC
TBC |
| 12:15 | CLOSE AND LUNCH TO GO |
Speakers
Click on individual speaker photos to view their biography. Check the Programme for date/time of their presentation.
THE ALAMA ANNUAL CONFERENCE VENUE
Leonardo Royal Hotel – Oxford
ACCOMMODATION
Highly reduced bedroom rates have been arranged at the Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford for the ALAMA 2026 group (for a limited period and subject to availability, until 4th October 2026):
Bed and Breakfast rate are:
Nights of 17th and 18th November: £165 per night
Night of 19th November: £120 per night
Rates above include:
✓ Overnight Accommodation
✓ Breakfast
✓ Use of the leisure facilities
✓ Complimentary Wifi
✓ VAT
✓ Flexibility: cancellable up until 2pm on day of arrival
BOOKING
To book your bedroom please click on button below to be taken to the hotel website:
- Add your arrival and departure dates (Conference dates are 18th – 20th November 2026).
- In the +Promo Code box section (just below the search box) enter: LHINDE171126. This will then give you the special discounted rates of £165/£120 bed and breakfast per night.
- Book and pay the hotel direct.
- Book early – the reduced rates are available until 4th October only
The venue for the 2026 ALAMA Annual Conference is the Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford.
Godstow Road
Oxford
OX2 8AL
This modern, purpose-built business hotel is conveniently close to the motorway network and has easy access to Oxford’s city centre, which is a short bus ride or around 15 minutes away by taxi. There are 250 car parking spaces available on-site and complimentary car parking has been arranged for ALAMA 2026 Conference participants*
Each bedroom features free unlimited Wi-Fi, air conditioning, flat-screen TV, hairdryer, iron with ironing board and work area. The hotel has also been awarded the Green Tourism gold certificate for its commitment to sustainability.
The hotel has a bar, a restaurant, gym and small swimming pool.
The meeting facilities at the hotel are excellent and will make a very good backdrop to the ALAMA 2026 Conference. We have chosen this venue for its quality, accessibility, meeting spaces and on-site bedrooms available.
Note: The Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford is a cashless hotel. All payments are made electronically only.
*participants must register their car details promptly on arrival
OXFORD
Oxford is a wonderful place to visit. It is home to magnificent architecture and history, famous literary figures and unique traditions – “the city of dreaming spires”. Find out about things to do before or after the Conference here: https://www.experienceoxfordshire.org/
As the ALAMA 2026 Conference finishes at lunchtime on Friday 20th November, you may like to stay on for the weekend and enjoy some of the locality. For example, there are themed walking tours, world-class museums and masses of art and cultural events to experience.
https://www.experienceoxfordshire.org/arts-and-culture-hub/
https://www.ashmolean.org/
Thank you to the following organisations for their kind support of this conference
OUR Major Sponsors
Recordings
Recordings of the Oxford conference are free for the day/s anyone is attending the Conference
If you WISH TO purchase video RECORDINGS
If you are unable to attend the conference or wish to purchase video recordings for days you are unable to attend, then please make a note of the recording package you wish to purchase on the Registration page and continue through the registration process to make your purchase.
To view video package options
Click below to be taken to the Registration page and scroll down to the Video Recordings Packages starting at Package E.
Registration
The ALAMA Annual Conference will run for 3 days, a half day on Wednesday 18th November, full programme on Thursday 19th and we finish on Friday 20th November at 12.15 p.m. Please book early to avoid disappointment and to take advantage of the EARLY BIRD package offers.
Earlybird Deadline: 18th October 2026 – Fees increase on 19th October 2026
This conference is heavily discounted for ALAMA Members, if you are not currently a member it is far more cost effective to join the Association before booking (the cost is £50.00 per annum). Please click here to register and wait to be verified (this can take up to 24 hrs) before booking your conference place www.alama.org.uk/register. Non member must have a valid GMC number to attend the conference.
Please select, and make a note of the package you wish to book from list below plus any additional Networking Dinner options before clicking the MEMBER or NON-MEMBER registration button on the right.
PLease note:
- Payment for Registration is to be made by card only
- Receipt for payment is automatic after card payment has been made
- Payment by invoice is not possible
- NETWORKING DINNERS are ONLY included in Package A. If booking a different package please add to your basket separately by selecting the Networking Dinners options. Scroll down past Packages below for details of both Networking Dinners
Hotel Accomodation
ACCOMMODATION BOOKINGS are to be made direct with the hotel, for full details of the highly reduced packages and all the extras for ALAMA 2026 please click on VENUE in the top menu for more details.
To book your room:
Click on the booking link to be taken to the hotel booking landing page.
Enter your arrival and departure dates in the first box, also enter LHINDE171126 in the + Promo Code section (just below the search box) to obtain discounted prices.
Delegates should make their booking directly with the hotel.
Book early – these reduced hotel rates are subject to availability, until 4th October
Please click on the link here to read our Terms and Conditions, and our Cancellation Policy.
Package A
FULL CONFERENCE
3 days conference including all refreshments breaks and lunches starting with lunch on 18th November and finishing with lunch “to go” on Friday 20th November 2026. Plus 2 x networking dinners – on 18th and 19th November.
Full access to recordings approximately one week after the conference.
ALAMA MEMBERS
Earlybird Price £730
Full Price £780
Non-members – to join ALAMA click here www.alama.org.uk/register
Earlybird Price £800
Full Price £850
Package A2
FULL CONFERENCE
3 days conference including all refreshments breaks and lunches starting with lunch on 18th November and finishing with lunch “to go” on Friday 20th November 2026.
Note this package does NOT include the networking dinners on 18th and 19th November; these can be added separately or you can book Package A.
Full access to recordings approximately one week after the conference.
ALAMA MEMBERS
Earlybird Price £610
Full Price £660
Non-members – to join ALAMA click here www.alama.org.uk/register
Earlybird Price £680
Full Price £730
Package B
CONFERENCE DAY 1
Half Day Conference on Wednesday afternoon 18th November 2026.
Access to day 1 recordings approximately one week after the conference.
ALAMA MEMBERS
Earlybird Price £195
Full Price £225
Non-members – to join ALAMA click here www.alama.org.uk/register
Earlybird Price £265
Full Price £295
Package C
CONFERENCE DAY 2
Full Day Conference on Thursday 19th November 2026.
Access to day 2 recordings approximately one week after the conference.
ALAMA MEMBERS
Earlybird Price £265
Full Price £299
Non-members – to join ALAMA click here www.alama.org.uk/register
Earlybird Price £335
Full Price £369
Package D
CONFERENCE DAY 3
Half Day Conference on Friday morning 20th Nov 2026.
Access to day 3 recordings approximately one week after the conference.
ALAMA MEMBERS
Earlybird Price £195
Full Price £225
Non-members – to join ALAMA click here www.alama.org.uk/register
Earlybird Price £265
Full Price £295
VIDEO PACKAGE OPTION
Package E
Video Recordings of FULL Conference
THIS PACKAGE IS INCLUDED FOR ANYONE BOOKING PACKAGE A – FULL CONFERENCE
RECORDINGS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE ONE WEEK AFTER THE CONFERENCE
3 Day Conference RECORDED on 18th, 19th & 20th NOVEMBER 2026
ALAMA MEMBERS
Earlybird Price £400
Full Price £420
Non-members – to join ALAMA click here www.alama.org.uk/register
Earlybird Price £470
Full Price £490
VIDEO PACKAGE OPTION
Package F
Video Recordings of Conference DAY 1
THIS PACKAGE IS INCLUDED FOR ANYONE BOOKING PACKAGE A – FULL CONFERENCE, PACKAGE B – CONFERENCE DAY 1
RECORDINGS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE ONE WEEK AFTER THE CONFERENCE
Half Day Conference RECORDED on 18th NOVEMBER 2026
ALAMA MEMBERS
Earlybird Price £125
Full Price £145
Non-members – to join ALAMA click here www.alama.org.uk/register
Earlybird Price £195
Full Price £215
VIDEO PACKAGE OPTION
Package G
Video Recordings of Conference DAY 2
THIS PACKAGE IS INCLUDED FOR ANYONE BOOKING PACKAGE A – FULL CONFERENCE, PACKAGE C – CONFERENCE DAY 2
RECORDINGS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE ONE WEEK AFTER THE CONFERENCE
1 Day Conference RECORDED on 19th NOVEMBER 2026
ALAMA MEMBERS
Earlybird Price £185
Full Price £205
Non-members – to join ALAMA click here www.alama.org.uk/register
Earlybird Price £255
Full Price £275
VIDEO PACKAGE OPTION
Package H
Video Recordings of Conference DAY 3
THIS PACKAGE IS INCLUDED FOR ANYONE BOOKING PACKAGE A – FULL CONFERENCE, PACKAGE D – CONFERENCE DAY 3
RECORDINGS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE ONE WEEK AFTER THE CONFERENCE
Half Day Conference RECORDED on 20th NOVEMBER 2026
ALAMA MEMBERS
Earlybird Price £125
Full Price £145
Non-members – to join ALAMA click here www.alama.org.uk/register
Earlybird Price £195
Full Price £215
NETWORKING DINNER OPTION
NETWORKING DINNER 1 – Wednesday 18th November
7.30pm at The Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford, OX2 8AL
For convenience, we will stage the first networking dinner at our Conference venue.
We will make use of a space within the main hotel restaurant.
Ticket price includes arrival drink, 3 course dinner and a drink with dinner.
You will receive menu options to choose from in advance.
Please book your ticket at the time of registering. Numbers will be sealed ahead of the Dinner, so please do not leave it late to book in.
Ticket Price £55pp
NETWORKING DINNER OPTION
NETWORKING DINNER 2 – Thursday 19th November
7.30pm at The Cherwell Boathouse, Bardwell Road, OX2 6ST
Described as “an Oxford Institution”, The Cherwell Boathouse is a much-loved feature of Oxford life and has been serving the best local cuisine for many decades.
The restaurant was started in an authentic Edwardian working Boathouse, alongside the punt station (established 1904) on the banks of the river Cherwell by Anthony Verdin, a local entrepreneur and connoisseur of fine wine and food. The restaurant is still family owned and run.
Being in November, we will be too late for the punting season, but this dinner will be a special networking occasion, not to be missed.
Ticket price includes return group transport from The Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford, arrival drink, 3 course dinner and a drink with dinner, in this unique riverside venue.
Please book your ticket at the time of registering. Numbers will be sealed ahead of the Dinner, so please do not leave it late to book in.
Ticket Price: £65pp