January 2025
Members are our power
How the Society of Radiographers is working for you in 2025 and beyond
News, views and people
SoR president Tom Welton: I am proud of the journey we all find ourselves on
The society president offers an insight into his role in 2024 and his ambitions for the new year
Richard Evans: ‘In the face of extreme pressure our members go above and beyond for patients’
CEO of the SoR Richard shares his message of support and updates on plans for the future
Here to support you: Charlotte Beardmore recaps the work of SoR | CoR
The latest on the important work being done by the society, from the executive director of professional policy
Dean Rogers: ‘We have to fight cynicism by being the voice of both hope and realism’
As the new year begins, the SoR executive director of industrial strategy and member relations reflects on challenges and successes for the society
Professional
Radiography apprenticeships: tackling workforce shortages and increasing diversity
Apprenticeship schemes are an increasingly important component of radiography recruitment, but how can they best support the profession?
Innovation and growth: key updates and next steps
Charlotte Beardmore provides an update on the NHS England Allied Health Professional Bodies Education Reform Specification
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