Health Matters - Occupational Health

21/10/2026

Behind the scenes with GTS Med OH 📸

On Monday, we explored why health surveillance should be about more than meeting a legal requirement. Today, we're sharing how we put that commitment into practice by continuing to invest in our team's knowledge and skills.

This month, our Health Matters Occupational Health team attended refresher training delivered by GTS Med OH, focusing on audiometry and spirometry.

These assessments play an important role in monitoring hearing and respiratory health where employees may be exposed to workplace noise or substances that can affect breathing. Ensuring our practitioners keep their knowledge and practical skills refreshed is an important part of maintaining the quality of the services we provide.

Because effective health surveillance isn't just about having the right processes in place. It's also about having knowledgeable, competent practitioners who understand the importance of carrying out assessments correctly, recognising potential changes and supporting appropriate follow-up.

Learning doesn't stop once we've gained experience. Taking the time to refresh our skills helps us reflect on our practice, reinforce good habits and continue developing as professionals.

A big thank you to GTS Med OH for delivering the training and supporting our team's continued professional development.

Here are a few behind the scenes photos from our time with the team 📸

19/10/2026

Is health surveillance something you do because you have to, or do you see it as an opportunity to make a real difference?

It's easy to think of health surveillance as another item on the compliance checklist. Something that needs to be arranged, completed and recorded.

But what if we looked at it differently?

Behind every assessment is a person. Someone whose health may be affected by their work, whose symptoms might otherwise go unnoticed, or whose future wellbeing could benefit from early intervention.

When approached thoughtfully, health surveillance can do much more than help employers meet their obligations. It can support the early identification of potential work-related ill health, inform preventative action and help organisations better understand the risks their people face.

The real value isn't simply in completing the assessment. It's in understanding what the findings mean and what needs to happen next.

In our latest blog, we explore why health surveillance deserves to be viewed as more than a legal requirement — and how a more proactive approach can benefit both employees and employers.

Because protecting people's health at work should always mean more than ticking a box.

Read the full blog here: https://buff.ly/6HoThJH

Your employees are one of your organisation’s most valuable assets. But how confident are you that their work isn’t putting their health at risk? For businesses across Northern Ireland, particularly those in manufacturing, construction and engineering, exposure to workplace hazards such as noise...

16/10/2026

🩺 Today’s the day! Our Occupational Health Seminar starts at 10am.

There’s still time to join us for our upcoming Occupational Health Seminar, taking place this morning, Friday 16 October.

As Health Matters Occupational Health continues to grow its presence across Ireland, this session will explore how effective Health Surveillance programmes can provide employers with valuable insight to support better workplace health and safety decisions.

You’ll have the opportunity to:

🔹 Meet members of our Occupational Health team.

🔹 Learn more about our growing local capability.

🔹 Put your questions directly to our specialists.

With our new base at Blackthorn Business Park, Dundalk, we’re expanding our local presence and strengthening our ability to support employers across Louth, Monaghan, Cavan and surrounding areas, alongside our established Occupational Health services throughout Northern Ireland.

📅 Friday 16 October 2026

⏰ 10am

💻 Fully remote — live online session

📩 Please register here: https://buff.ly/IxYkl3D

We’d love to see you there!

14/10/2026

🩺 Just 2 days to go until our Occupational Health Seminar!

Join the Health Matters Occupational Health team this Friday 16 October for a live online session exploring the role effective Health Surveillance can play in supporting healthier, safer workplaces.

During the session, you’ll have the opportunity to:

🔹 Meet members of our Occupational Health team
🔹 Gain practical insight into effective Health Surveillance programmes
🔹 Learn more about our growing capability across Ireland
🔹 Put your questions directly to our Occupational Health specialists

With our base at Blackthorn Business Park, Dundalk, we’re strengthening our support for employers across Louth, Monaghan, Cavan and surrounding areas, alongside our established services throughout Northern Ireland.

📅 Friday 16 October 2026
⏰ 10am–11am
💻 Fully remote – live online session
📩 There’s still time to register: https://buff.ly/IxYkl3D

12/10/2026

🎥 Our First-Ever Occupational Health Seminar is Almost Here!

Join us on Friday 16 October for a live online seminar exploring how effective Health Surveillance can help organisations create healthier, safer workplaces.

👋 Hear from Michelle Brown, Operations & Client Account Manager at Health Matters Occupational Health, as she explains who the seminar is designed for and what attendees can expect from the session.

This is a great opportunity to meet our Occupational Health specialists, gain practical insights into Health Surveillance programmes and learn more about our growing capability across Ireland.

📅 Friday 16 October 2026
⏰ 10am–11am
💻 Live Online | Free to Attend
📩 Click here to register: https://buff.ly/IxYkl3D

09/10/2026

Our Dundalk clinic is now open. 📍

Health Matters Occupational Health is continuing to expand its local presence, with our new clinic at Blackthorn Business Park, Dundalk, Co. Louth now supporting employers across the region.

The new base strengthens our capacity to deliver responsive, professional Occupational Health services closer to the businesses and workforces we support, including:

🩺 Health Surveillance
👩‍⚕️ Management Referrals
🏗️ Safety Critical Medicals
📋 Occupational Physician support
🏢 On-site Occupational Health services

From Dundalk, our growing team is well positioned to support organisations across Louth, Monaghan, Cavan and surrounding areas, alongside our established services throughout Northern Ireland.

📩 Looking for Occupational Health support for your organisation? Get in touch with our team to discuss your requirements.

07/10/2026

A reminder to join us on Friday 16 October for our upcoming Occupational Health Seminar. 🩺

As Health Matters Occupational Health continues to grow its presence across Ireland, this session will explore how effective Health Surveillance programmes can provide employers with valuable insight to support better workplace health and safety decisions.

You’ll have the opportunity to meet members of our Occupational Health team, learn more about our growing local capability and put your questions directly to our specialists.

With our new base at Blackthorn Business Park, Dundalk, we’re expanding our local presence and strengthening our ability to support employers across Louth, Monaghan, Cavan and surrounding areas, alongside our established Occupational Health services throughout Northern Ireland.

Please contact us to register.

📅 Friday 16 October 2026
💻 Fully remote – live online session
📩 Register here: https://buff.ly/IxYkl3D

05/10/2026

What does experience really bring to Occupational Health?

When you're dealing with a complex workplace health question, clinical knowledge is only part of the answer. Understanding the job, the environment, the risks and the realities of the workplace matters too.

That's why we're particularly excited to welcome Dr Donna McCartan MFOM and Dr David Poots FFOMI to Health Matters.

Their careers have taken them across a remarkable range of clinical and occupational settings — bringing specialist knowledge and real-world workplace experience to our growing team.

We've shared more about their experience, their backgrounds and why it matters to our clients in our latest blog.

👉 Read the full article: https://buff.ly/ta288Hh

Behind every strong Occupational Health service is a team of experienced clinicians who understand that workplace health is about more than a medical diagnosis. At Health Matters Occupational Health, we’re continuing to grow our clinical team with the addition of two highly experienced Occupationa...

02/10/2026

What does an Occupational Physician actually bring to the workplace? 🩺

When an employee’s health situation becomes complex, unclear or medically challenging, specialist Occupational Medicine expertise can help employers make better-informed decisions.

An Occupational Physician looks beyond the diagnosis, considering the individual’s health alongside their role, working environment and job demands to provide practical, clinically informed guidance.

From complex fitness-for-work cases and rehabilitation to workplace risks and health surveillance, specialist input can provide greater clarity on both what an employee’s health means for their work and how they can be supported.

With Donna and David joining the Health Matters Occupational Health team, we’re increasing our availability for Occupational Physician appointments, Occupational Health service days and specialist clinical support.

👉 Swipe through to explore where an experienced Occupational Physician can add value to your organisation.

30/09/2026

More specialist Occupational Health support, when you need it. 🩺

With Dr Donna McCartan and Dr David Poots joining our team, we're delighted to be able to offer increased Occupational Health Physician availability to our clients.

Whether you need:

✔️ Occupational Physician appointments
✔️ Specialist input on complex cases
✔️ Occupational Health service days
✔️ Support with workplace health decisions

Our growing clinical team is here to help.

And with services available across Ireland, we're continuing to make specialist Occupational Health support more accessible to organisations wherever they are based.

📩 Get in touch with the Health Matters team to discuss your Occupational Health requirements.