Healthy Working Lives Group
@hwlg.bsky.social
Research group focused on occupational health and medicine within Public Health at the School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow. HWLG was established by Prof. Ewan Macdonald in 1990
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Through the (Medical) Scanner Darkly
Surveillance technologies are rapidly transforming mental health care, promising safety but delivering complex ethical challenges. Drawing on Griffiths et al. (2024) and Foucault’s concept of the panopticon, this reflection considers whether “smart wards”…
Surveillance technologies are rapidly transforming mental health care, promising safety but delivering complex ethical challenges. Drawing on Griffiths et al. (2024) and Foucault’s concept of the panopticon, this reflection considers whether “smart wards”…
Through the (Medical) Scanner Darkly
Surveillance technologies are rapidly transforming mental health care, promising safety but delivering complex ethical challenges. Drawing on Griffiths et al. (2024) and Foucault’s concept of the panopticon, this reflection considers whether “smart wards” enhance care or merely extend institutional control. In an age of data-driven vigilance, the question is not how much more we can see, but whether we still understand what we are looking at.
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October 30, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Through the (Medical) Scanner Darkly
Surveillance technologies are rapidly transforming mental health care, promising safety but delivering complex ethical challenges. Drawing on Griffiths et al. (2024) and Foucault’s concept of the panopticon, this reflection considers whether “smart wards”…
Surveillance technologies are rapidly transforming mental health care, promising safety but delivering complex ethical challenges. Drawing on Griffiths et al. (2024) and Foucault’s concept of the panopticon, this reflection considers whether “smart wards”…
HSE 2024/25: 1.9m workers suffered work-related ill health, 964k with stress/anxiety. Cost to Britain: £22.9bn.
At Healthy Working Lives Group, we're partnering with NHS, government & industry to improve job quality, reduce psychosocial risk & support healthier workplaces.
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At Healthy Working Lives Group, we're partnering with NHS, government & industry to improve job quality, reduce psychosocial risk & support healthier workplaces.
read tinyurl.com/m93n8v2v
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November 28, 2025 at 2:42 PM
HSE 2024/25: 1.9m workers suffered work-related ill health, 964k with stress/anxiety. Cost to Britain: £22.9bn.
At Healthy Working Lives Group, we're partnering with NHS, government & industry to improve job quality, reduce psychosocial risk & support healthier workplaces.
read tinyurl.com/m93n8v2v
At Healthy Working Lives Group, we're partnering with NHS, government & industry to improve job quality, reduce psychosocial risk & support healthier workplaces.
read tinyurl.com/m93n8v2v
Proud of colleagues Druscha and Ewan at the Society of Occupational Medicine's 90th Anniversary Gala at Apothecaries' Hall last month. Ewan was seated next to Dame Carol Black! Great celebration of 9 decades in occupational medicine.
#OccupationalMedicine #SOM90
#OccupationalMedicine #SOM90
October 22, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Proud of colleagues Druscha and Ewan at the Society of Occupational Medicine's 90th Anniversary Gala at Apothecaries' Hall last month. Ewan was seated next to Dame Carol Black! Great celebration of 9 decades in occupational medicine.
#OccupationalMedicine #SOM90
#OccupationalMedicine #SOM90
DOccMed autumn intake is off to a flying start! 🎉
First tutorial done - brilliant engagement and lively discussions.
Love seeing this group connect and learn!
January intake now open 🔥 Limited spots. Register here
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First tutorial done - brilliant engagement and lively discussions.
Love seeing this group connect and learn!
January intake now open 🔥 Limited spots. Register here
tinyurl.com/2b7rbpd2
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October 10, 2025 at 11:21 AM
DOccMed autumn intake is off to a flying start! 🎉
First tutorial done - brilliant engagement and lively discussions.
Love seeing this group connect and learn!
January intake now open 🔥 Limited spots. Register here
tinyurl.com/2b7rbpd2
First tutorial done - brilliant engagement and lively discussions.
Love seeing this group connect and learn!
January intake now open 🔥 Limited spots. Register here
tinyurl.com/2b7rbpd2
🎉 Huge congratulations to Professor Drushca Lalloo on being appointed President Elect of the Society of Occupational Medicine!
As Deputy Head of our Healthy Working Lives Group, she brings exceptional expertise to this prestigious role. 👏
#OccupationalHealth #Leadership #SOM #HealthyWorkingLives
As Deputy Head of our Healthy Working Lives Group, she brings exceptional expertise to this prestigious role. 👏
#OccupationalHealth #Leadership #SOM #HealthyWorkingLives
June 27, 2025 at 8:25 AM
🎉 Huge congratulations to Professor Drushca Lalloo on being appointed President Elect of the Society of Occupational Medicine!
As Deputy Head of our Healthy Working Lives Group, she brings exceptional expertise to this prestigious role. 👏
#OccupationalHealth #Leadership #SOM #HealthyWorkingLives
As Deputy Head of our Healthy Working Lives Group, she brings exceptional expertise to this prestigious role. 👏
#OccupationalHealth #Leadership #SOM #HealthyWorkingLives
🎖️ Huge congratulations to our Head of HWLG Professor Ewan MacDonald on receiving a CBE in the King's Birthday Honours for his outstanding work in occupational medicine and reducing health inequalities!
So proud! 👏
#CBE #KingsBirthdayHonours #occupationalhealth #universityofglasgow
So proud! 👏
#CBE #KingsBirthdayHonours #occupationalhealth #universityofglasgow
June 20, 2025 at 10:08 AM
🎖️ Huge congratulations to our Head of HWLG Professor Ewan MacDonald on receiving a CBE in the King's Birthday Honours for his outstanding work in occupational medicine and reducing health inequalities!
So proud! 👏
#CBE #KingsBirthdayHonours #occupationalhealth #universityofglasgow
So proud! 👏
#CBE #KingsBirthdayHonours #occupationalhealth #universityofglasgow
Sunny Glasgow welcomes our fully booked HAVS course at UofG today. Healthcare professionals from across the country gathering for two days of Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome training and networking. Excited to share knowledge and expertise with this engaged group! #HAVSTraining #OccHealth #UofG #hwlg
March 19, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Sunny Glasgow welcomes our fully booked HAVS course at UofG today. Healthcare professionals from across the country gathering for two days of Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome training and networking. Excited to share knowledge and expertise with this engaged group! #HAVSTraining #OccHealth #UofG #hwlg
🩺 Diploma in Occupational Medicine at University of Glasgow: Transform Your OH Career
Remote learning. Live sessions. FOM Exam prep.
Become an OH expert from anywhere. Register now buff.ly/P7K0IZ8
#OccupationalHealth #occupationalmedicine
Remote learning. Live sessions. FOM Exam prep.
Become an OH expert from anywhere. Register now buff.ly/P7K0IZ8
#OccupationalHealth #occupationalmedicine
March 5, 2025 at 2:24 PM
🩺 Diploma in Occupational Medicine at University of Glasgow: Transform Your OH Career
Remote learning. Live sessions. FOM Exam prep.
Become an OH expert from anywhere. Register now buff.ly/P7K0IZ8
#OccupationalHealth #occupationalmedicine
Remote learning. Live sessions. FOM Exam prep.
Become an OH expert from anywhere. Register now buff.ly/P7K0IZ8
#OccupationalHealth #occupationalmedicine
Huge thanks to everyone who came to our #ppie conference at @uofgshw.bsky.social last week! Despite the rain and tech glitches, we had a fantastic day thanks to our amazing speakers, presenters, and engaged delegates. 🙏
February 28, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Huge thanks to everyone who came to our #ppie conference at @uofgshw.bsky.social last week! Despite the rain and tech glitches, we had a fantastic day thanks to our amazing speakers, presenters, and engaged delegates. 🙏
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After some initial ad hoc support for our Hub groups, researchers
@uofgshw.bsky.social are now offering regular support for community groups & charities at a monthly evaluation surgery.
Thanks Andy (Dr Andy Baxter), Nail (Dr Nai Rui Chng) & Liv (Dr Olivia Hamilton)
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@uofgshw.bsky.social are now offering regular support for community groups & charities at a monthly evaluation surgery.
Thanks Andy (Dr Andy Baxter), Nail (Dr Nai Rui Chng) & Liv (Dr Olivia Hamilton)
www.gla.ac.uk/schools/heal...
February 11, 2025 at 9:41 AM
After some initial ad hoc support for our Hub groups, researchers
@uofgshw.bsky.social are now offering regular support for community groups & charities at a monthly evaluation surgery.
Thanks Andy (Dr Andy Baxter), Nail (Dr Nai Rui Chng) & Liv (Dr Olivia Hamilton)
www.gla.ac.uk/schools/heal...
@uofgshw.bsky.social are now offering regular support for community groups & charities at a monthly evaluation surgery.
Thanks Andy (Dr Andy Baxter), Nail (Dr Nai Rui Chng) & Liv (Dr Olivia Hamilton)
www.gla.ac.uk/schools/heal...
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Last week I was privileged to present the Places, Spaces & Relationships project at the @hwlg.bsky.social conference alongside two of our Experts by Experience. Our presentation was co-designed with our Experts & focused on the challenges, importance & reality of co-produced research ✌🏻
February 25, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Last week I was privileged to present the Places, Spaces & Relationships project at the @hwlg.bsky.social conference alongside two of our Experts by Experience. Our presentation was co-designed with our Experts & focused on the challenges, importance & reality of co-produced research ✌🏻
📅 Feb 20: Join us for the free HWLG PPIE Conference at University of Glasgow! We're bringing together researchers, patients & practitioners to reshape workplace wellbeing through meaningful collaboration. Let's bridge research & reality! Register: hwlgppie25.com #PPIE2025
Healthy Working Lives Group - PPIE Conference 2025
Welcome to our upcoming PPIE conference: 20th February 2025
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February 5, 2025 at 1:32 PM
📅 Feb 20: Join us for the free HWLG PPIE Conference at University of Glasgow! We're bringing together researchers, patients & practitioners to reshape workplace wellbeing through meaningful collaboration. Let's bridge research & reality! Register: hwlgppie25.com #PPIE2025
Last chance to join the spring intake of our DOccMed course ⚡🎓
✓ Expert-Led Remote Learning
✓ Interactive Live Sessions
✓ Comprehensive FOM Exam Preparation
✓ Professional Portfolio Development
✓ Flexible Schedule
#occupationalmedicine
#facultyofoccupationalmedicine
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✓ Expert-Led Remote Learning
✓ Interactive Live Sessions
✓ Comprehensive FOM Exam Preparation
✓ Professional Portfolio Development
✓ Flexible Schedule
#occupationalmedicine
#facultyofoccupationalmedicine
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January 31, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Last chance to join the spring intake of our DOccMed course ⚡🎓
✓ Expert-Led Remote Learning
✓ Interactive Live Sessions
✓ Comprehensive FOM Exam Preparation
✓ Professional Portfolio Development
✓ Flexible Schedule
#occupationalmedicine
#facultyofoccupationalmedicine
tinyurl.com/2b7rbpd2
✓ Expert-Led Remote Learning
✓ Interactive Live Sessions
✓ Comprehensive FOM Exam Preparation
✓ Professional Portfolio Development
✓ Flexible Schedule
#occupationalmedicine
#facultyofoccupationalmedicine
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2025 PPIE Conference at UofGlasgow - Join us this February! Engaging presentations on public involvement in health research. Free registration includes lunch & refreshments. NIHR-funded event at the historic Gilmorehill campus. Register: hwlgppie25.com
January 14, 2025 at 9:09 AM
2025 PPIE Conference at UofGlasgow - Join us this February! Engaging presentations on public involvement in health research. Free registration includes lunch & refreshments. NIHR-funded event at the historic Gilmorehill campus. Register: hwlgppie25.com
2025 PPIE Conference at UofGlasgow - Join us this February! Engaging presentations on public involvement in health research. Free registration includes lunch & refreshments. NIHR-funded event at the historic Gilmorehill campus. Register: hwlgppie25.com
January 14, 2025 at 9:09 AM
2025 PPIE Conference at UofGlasgow - Join us this February! Engaging presentations on public involvement in health research. Free registration includes lunch & refreshments. NIHR-funded event at the historic Gilmorehill campus. Register: hwlgppie25.com
2025 PPIE Conference at UofGlasgow - Call for Contributors! Seeking 15min presentations & posters. Submit 250-word abstracts by Jan 10 to [email protected]. NIHR-funded, expenses covered. Please share!
December 17, 2024 at 2:17 PM
2025 PPIE Conference at UofGlasgow - Call for Contributors! Seeking 15min presentations & posters. Submit 250-word abstracts by Jan 10 to [email protected]. NIHR-funded, expenses covered. Please share!
Study Occupational Medicine at @UofGlasgow! 🎓
HWLG Diploma offers flexible, expert-led training in workplace health & wellbeing. Perfect for healthcare pros looking to advance in occupational health.
Applications open now! bit.ly/3VUz2wL
#OccupationalHealth #HealthyWorkingLives #ProfDev
HWLG Diploma offers flexible, expert-led training in workplace health & wellbeing. Perfect for healthcare pros looking to advance in occupational health.
Applications open now! bit.ly/3VUz2wL
#OccupationalHealth #HealthyWorkingLives #ProfDev
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December 10, 2024 at 10:38 AM
Study Occupational Medicine at @UofGlasgow! 🎓
HWLG Diploma offers flexible, expert-led training in workplace health & wellbeing. Perfect for healthcare pros looking to advance in occupational health.
Applications open now! bit.ly/3VUz2wL
#OccupationalHealth #HealthyWorkingLives #ProfDev
HWLG Diploma offers flexible, expert-led training in workplace health & wellbeing. Perfect for healthcare pros looking to advance in occupational health.
Applications open now! bit.ly/3VUz2wL
#OccupationalHealth #HealthyWorkingLives #ProfDev
This is tomorrow, get your tickets! 🎟️
Less than 1 week to go! Get your tickets asap. Our free stand up event is selling out fast and we need your support.
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December 10, 2024 at 9:09 AM
This is tomorrow, get your tickets! 🎟️
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EXC No laughing matter? The stand up event shining a spotlight on suicide prevention @heraldscotland.bsky.social
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No laughing matter? The stand up event shining a spotlight on suicide prevention
Glasgow University will play host to a new comedy night, 'Laughter Lives', this week in aid of suicide prevention. Its organiser, suicidologist Dr…
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December 8, 2024 at 9:04 AM
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New book by David Walsh and Gerry McCartney @uofgshw.bsky.social helps us understand the drivers of declining UK life expectancy…
TL;DR = Austerity policies
TL;DR = Austerity policies
December 4, 2024 at 1:42 PM
New book by David Walsh and Gerry McCartney @uofgshw.bsky.social helps us understand the drivers of declining UK life expectancy…
TL;DR = Austerity policies
TL;DR = Austerity policies
On LinkedIn? Follow us to stay up to date with our research and courses we offer. #occupationalmedicine #occupationalhealth
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December 4, 2024 at 1:11 PM
On LinkedIn? Follow us to stay up to date with our research and courses we offer. #occupationalmedicine #occupationalhealth
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⚡ Places are filling up fast for the next intake of our Diploma in Occupational Medicine starting in February 2025 🎓 - Register for a place now using this link - www.gla.ac.uk/study/cpd/he... #occupationalmedicine #occupationalhealth
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November 22, 2024 at 11:24 AM
⚡ Places are filling up fast for the next intake of our Diploma in Occupational Medicine starting in February 2025 🎓 - Register for a place now using this link - www.gla.ac.uk/study/cpd/he... #occupationalmedicine #occupationalhealth
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Use of nature 🌿 is associated with reduced inequalities in child mental wellbeing 🧠
Read the OA paper here 👇 doi.org/10.1016/j.en...
#children #nature #mentalhealth #greenspace #natureHealth #healthequity #greenspace #bluespace #PhysicalActivity #inequality #GPS
Read the OA paper here 👇 doi.org/10.1016/j.en...
#children #nature #mentalhealth #greenspace #natureHealth #healthequity #greenspace #bluespace #PhysicalActivity #inequality #GPS
October 16, 2024 at 9:40 AM
Use of nature 🌿 is associated with reduced inequalities in child mental wellbeing 🧠
Read the OA paper here 👇 doi.org/10.1016/j.en...
#children #nature #mentalhealth #greenspace #natureHealth #healthequity #greenspace #bluespace #PhysicalActivity #inequality #GPS
Read the OA paper here 👇 doi.org/10.1016/j.en...
#children #nature #mentalhealth #greenspace #natureHealth #healthequity #greenspace #bluespace #PhysicalActivity #inequality #GPS
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#laughterlives FREE Comedy Night (11th of December) KE
@hwlg.bsky.social & @uofglasgow.bsky.social with
#Andysmanclub. Comedy with local standups hosted by @buckaroobonsi.bsky.social & you could win tickets to @robbeckett.bsky.social next glasgow show! pls SHR/RePost laughterlives.eventbrite.co.uk
@hwlg.bsky.social & @uofglasgow.bsky.social with
#Andysmanclub. Comedy with local standups hosted by @buckaroobonsi.bsky.social & you could win tickets to @robbeckett.bsky.social next glasgow show! pls SHR/RePost laughterlives.eventbrite.co.uk
November 19, 2024 at 9:15 AM
#laughterlives FREE Comedy Night (11th of December) KE
@hwlg.bsky.social & @uofglasgow.bsky.social with
#Andysmanclub. Comedy with local standups hosted by @buckaroobonsi.bsky.social & you could win tickets to @robbeckett.bsky.social next glasgow show! pls SHR/RePost laughterlives.eventbrite.co.uk
@hwlg.bsky.social & @uofglasgow.bsky.social with
#Andysmanclub. Comedy with local standups hosted by @buckaroobonsi.bsky.social & you could win tickets to @robbeckett.bsky.social next glasgow show! pls SHR/RePost laughterlives.eventbrite.co.uk
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Starter pack to find University of Glasgow related people...
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November 14, 2024 at 7:45 PM
Starter pack to find University of Glasgow related people...
Please post if you want to be added/removed.
go.bsky.app/PgJ23HK