SCoR Public News

There's still time to go for gold!

editorial — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:12:22 +0000

This year, the Society of Radiographers is celebrating its 90th anniversary. As part of a series of events, the SCoR will present up to five Gold Medals – the highest honour the Society bestows on a member of the diagnostic and therapeutic imaging profession.

Leading light in radiography dies

editorial — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 09:14:31 +0000

Muriel Chesney passed away peacefully in hospital on Friday 19 February, aged 89 years.

Muriel, and her twin sister Noreen (who survives her) were joint authors of several radiography papers and textbooks, including Radiographic Anatomy of the Chest and Abdomen; Radiographic Photography; Care of the Patient in Diagnostic Radiography; and X-Ray Equipment for Student Radiographers.

Hazel Gilmore, SoR Northern Ireland Officer, has died

editorial — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 10:42:15 +0000

Hazel Gilmore, who represented the interests of Society members in Northern Ireland, has died after a short illness.

For close to three years she was the regional and professional officer for members in the province – the Society’s first dedicated officer for Northern Ireland. She also worked as a senior I radiographer at Lagan Valley Hospital in Lisburn.

There's still time to go for gold!

editorial — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:12:22 +0000

Society launches online Noticeboard service

editorial — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 09:09:19 +0000

A new online service that makes it simple to find events, courses, study days, seminars and conferences has been launched by the Society of Radiographers.

The new Noticeboard is available to SCoR members who would like to browse what's going on, where and when. It is also open to non-members who would like to input forthcoming events.

Military radiographers honoured for work in forensic radiography

editorial — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 10:08:39 +0000

Two military radiographers have been recognised for their committed and notable service within the field of forensic radiography.

Warrant Officer Rachel Mackenzie, Royal Air Force, was recognised in the New Year's Honours List for 2010 and will be awarded an MBE for her dedication to her work within forensic radiography.

Snow puts extra pressure on UK hospitals

editorial — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 16:38:05 +0000

As weather in the UK reached near-arctic temperatures during the first week of the New Year, hospitals across the country have found themselves battling against the inevitable combination of staff shortages and increased accident and emergency cases.

Ultrasound facing acute workforce shortages

editorial — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:49:45 +0000

A nationwide shortage of sonographers is leading to severe service delivery problems for many NHS trusts and health boards.

The issue is only going to get worse if immediate action is not taken to increase education and training of sonographers, according to a new survey of clinical departments carried out by the SoR.

Increasing service demands, government targets and the introduction of the national obstetric and vascular screening programmes are adding to the pressure for more trained staff.

HPC's CPD audits loom

editorial — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:37:28 +0000

In December, the Health Professions Council (HPC) will notify all those selected for the CPD audit. A percentage of those who are renewing their registration will be asked to send in a profile demonstrating how their CPD meets the HPC's standards.

X-ray named best invention as anniversary of discovery approaches

editorial — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:11:19 +0000

With World Radiography Day just around the corner, news has broken that the British public have voted the x-ray machine the most important modern discovery.

In a poll conducted by the Science Museum, the x-ray machine fought off stiff competition from the steam engine, the electric telegraph, the Model T Ford, the V2 Rocket Engine, the DNA double helix, Stephenson’s Rocket, the Pilot ACE Computer, the Apollo 10 Capsule and even Penicillin, to be crowned in the top spot as the nation’s most useful invention.

Hospital boss goes back to his roots

editorial — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:38:21 +0000

A hospital boss is going back to his roots and his radiography career because he misses face-to-face patient contact.

Bill Langley joined Northampton General Hospital as a radiographer in 1992. From here, Bill worked his way up the ladder to manage several departments at his hospital, including radiology, A&E, orthopaedics, vascular studies, anaesthetics and general surgery.

The radiographic profession in 2008!

editorial — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 10:40:25 +0000

It is the clearest, most detailed picture of the radiography profession to date.

The Scope of Practice 2008 – a significant piece of research commissioned by the Society and College of Radiographers – provides a benchmark in the development of the profession.

The research was led by Dr Richard Price, Head of School at the University of Hertfordshire and report was compiled in collaboration with the Institute for Employment Studies.

Taunton scoops award for South West region

editorial — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:57:45 +0000

The Beacon Cancer Centre in Taunton has claimed the South West Team of the Year title at the 2009 Radiographer of the Year Awards.

The team provide a local, integrated radiotherapy, medical oncology and haematology centre serving Somerset, Dorset and Devon.

They were nominated because “they are passionate, they care about patients and are involved in all aspects of care. The centre’s philosophy is that the patient is central to all activity. We have developed our service around patients’ needs.”

Society's Rep of the Year named

Content Admin — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 08:28:52 +0000

The winner of the Society’s first UK Representative of the Year competition is Kate Linker, an industrial relations rep at James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough.

According to the nomination from the Northern Region, “In a relatively short time Kate has won a series of successful negotiations on behalf of her members as well as represented colleagues in disciplinary procedures, showing selflessness and empathy for those in stressful situations.

Medical radiation examinations on women of child bearing age

editorial — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 14:42:17 +0000

Pregnant women should not undergo some types of medical examination that involve high doses of radiation to the foetus because of the small increased risk of causing childhood cancer, according to guidance developed by the Health Protection Agency, The Royal College of Radiologists and the College of Radiographers.

£20k for breast care team

editorial — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:46:52 +0000

The Breast Care Centre at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton has been celebrating recently, thanks to the hard work of the Somerset Breakthrough Group.

A cheque for £20,000 was presented to the staff at the centre, representing funds raised over the last six years.

The Somerset Breakthrough Group is a group of voluntary fundraisers, raising money for and on behalf of Breakthrough Breast Cancer. They received commendations in the Support and Help Group Awards given by the All Parliamentary Group on Breast Cancer in 1999 and 2000.