Occupational health special interest group (OH SIG)
The occupational health special interest group (OH SIG) is made up of GPs who work in or have an interest in occupational health and wellbeing for GPs and GP registrars. We aim to provide support in managing the primary care workforce health and wellbeing so they may thrive at work.
Our aim
The group have identified that many outputs on managing workforce health conditions, disability and burnout are aimed at the secondary care workforce. The group’s intention is to redress the balance and ensure the occupational health and wellbeing of the primary core workforce is also considered.
Our objectives are as follows:
- To work with other groups, stakeholders and organisations in researching GPs' occupational health experiences and needs;
- •To source, produce and share materials on how best to support primary core colleagues at work.
Group outputs
The group is newly created, and we are in the process of producing a workplan. If you would like to get involved, please do get in touch.
Group members
- Dr Aaliya Goyal - lead
Dr Goyal is a GP in the West Midlands. She sits on the board of the NHS Health at Work Network, is a nationally elected member of RCGP Council, and is Vice Chair of RCGPs Midland Faculty. She has a specialist interest in occupational health and wellbeing, and regularly provides advice and support related to the effects of work on health and wellbeing.
Key stakeholders
Our stakeholders are Society of Occupational Medicine (SOM) and NHS Health at Work Network. The NHS Health at Work Network represents 90% of occupational health teams in the NHS.
Contact us
If you would like more information in joining the Occupational Health special interest group, please contact advocates@rcgp.org.uk and you will be put in touch with the relevant person.
The group is also active on the RCGP members' forum, where you can discuss topics directly with other RCGP members.
Other resources
Explore the RCGP's support and resources for GPs' wellbeing.
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