The London Centre for Work and Health (www.lcwh.org) is a cross-institutional partnership involving clinical and academic researchers from Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, Imperial College London, King’s College London, Queen Mary (University of London), University College London, University of Southampton, Affinity Health at Work and other external partners. The centre runs regular virtual Lunch and Learn webinar sessions which are open to all.
18 July 2024 12.30-13.15
10 September 2024 (12.30-13.15)
23 October 2024 (12.30-13.15
26 November 2024 (12.30-13.15)
The following provides a description of each session including
Team’s links July 2024
Date: 18 July 2024 12.30-13.15
Topic: What influences the timing of middle-aged people retirement following the first UK national lockdown? Results from a qualitative study.
Presenter: Ms Stefania D’angelo (PhD candidate, University of Southampton)
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Date: 10 September 2024 (12.30-13.15)
Topic: Working the night shift and living with type 2 diabetes – summary results from the Shift Diabetes Study
Presenter: Dr Rachel Gibson (Dr Rachel Gibson, Senior Lecturer in Nutrition and Dietetics from King’s College London)
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Date: 23 October 2024 (12.30-13.15)
Topic: Occupational Health Research in Pakistan
Presenter: Dr Asaad Nafees (Associate professor) from the Aga Khan University
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Date: 26 November 2024 (12.30-13.15)
Topic: The lived experience of presenteeism in employees with long-term health conditions: A qualitative investigation into the decision to work whilst ill and its consequences.
Presenter: Hannah McAleavey (PhD candidate from University of Liverpool and intern consultant from Affinity Health at Work)
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The webinar sessions are not intended to provide formal training to delegates but rather are intended to be informative and educational only.
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