Ill Health Retirement Training Course
Led and delivered by our clinical experts at the forefront of pioneering research in this field, this comprehensive full-day online course is specifically designed for occupational health practitioners. It offers participants an in-depth understanding of the principles and practices involved in ill-health retirement assessments, tailored to the context of a broad range of private and public pension schemes.
The next Ill Health Retirement Training Course will take place on Wednesday 18th March.
Enquire below to secure your place.
What You'll Learn
Participants will:
- Understand the fundamental principles of IHR assessments and their relevance to pension schemes.
- Navigate and apply the criteria of specific pension schemes, such as LGPS, NHS, Teachers, Police, and Fire Pension Schemes.
- Develop sound rationales to support IHR decisions and address appeals effectively.
- Apply the latest Delphi IHR guidance and assistive decision-making tools in practice.
- Gain insights into the legal framework surrounding IHR, including case studies and common issues raised in appeals.
- Confidently engage in interactive discussions and apply learnings to real-world scenarios.
What to Expect
This course is informed by the latest research and guidance developed through the SOM Pensions Specialist Interest Group's Delphi Study by our own team. Drawing directly on the evidence and best practices established by the Delphi Study, we are offering participants the most up-to-date and relevant guidance in the field of ill health retirement.
The full-day online training includes expert-led modules, Q&A sessions, and access to pre and post-course materials via our purpose built Learning Management System.
Who Should Attend This Course?
- Occupational Health Physicians undertaking IHR assessments
- Occupational Health Advisors undertaking IHR assessments
- Clinicians involved in Ill Health Retirement Assessments
- Medical Advisors for Pension Schemes
- Individuals preparing to join this sector
Meet Our Expert Training Team
Dr Clare Piper, Consultant Occupational Health Physician & Medical Director
Dr Clare Piper is a Consultant Occupational Health Physician and has been on the Specialist Register since 2011. She is a Fellow of the Faculty of Occupational Medicine and has an MSc in Occupational Medicine.
Dr Piper is the Medical Director for Pensions at Health Partners and leads a team of pension doctors. She is a member of the SOM Pensions Special Interest Group and has extensive experience in a range of private and public sector pension schemes. She recently contributed to the Society of Occupational Medicine's award winning Delphi Study on ill health retirement.
Dr Shairana Naleem, Consultant Occupational Health Physician & Medical Director
Dr Shairana Naleem is a contributor to SOM Pensions Specialist Interest Group's Delphi study. She is dually accredited as a Consultant in Acute/General Internal Medicine and Occupational Medicine.
She originally completed her medical training at UCL where she also gained a Masters in Medical Education and subsequently gained her first CCT in Acute Medicine in London, working as a Consultant Physician in frontline medicine for 5 yrs at the prestigious Kings College Hospital, Denmark Hill from 2014-2019.
Dr Emma Hirons, Occupational Health Physician
Dr Emma Hirons is a Specialist Registrar in Occupational Medicine with a background in General Practice. She currently works between University Hospitals Birmingham and Health Partners, with a special interest in Occupational Lung Disease. Having worked in several NHS Trusts as well as the private sector, she has gained experience of a wide variety of industries. She is a member of the Society of Occupational Medicine Special Interest Group and a contributor to the recent award winning Delphi Study on ill health retirement. She contributes to medical student, Foundation Year 2 and Internal Medicine Training teaching in the West Midlands, as well as courses delivered by the Birmingham NHS Occupational Lung Disease service.
Philip Woolham, Principal Associate at Weightmans
Philip Woolham is a highly experienced lawyer specialising in pension law.
Dr Simon Sheard, Consultant Occupational Health Physician
Dr Simon Sheard is a Consultant Occupational Health Physician at Health Partners. With over 30 years experience in occupational health, he began his career in the Royal Navy before going on to shape success for several occupational health organisations through clinical development and strategic growth. Dr Sheard has been Medical Adviser to a number of large Public and Private Pension Funds over many years and recently contributed to the Society of Occupational Medicine's award-winning Delphi Study on ill health retirement.
Pricing
This full-day course is £395 per person + VAT.
Discounts available for specially training registrars and occupational health advisors/nurses.
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