February 2025
Meet the team: Worcestershire Royal Hospital Oncology Centre
News, views and people
News
News briefing
A quick catch-up on all the latest news from around the UK, including SoR position on investment, pay award in Northern Ireland and 'major handbrake turn' on cancer treatment
Analysis
Meet the the team: Worcestershire Royal Hospital Oncology Centre
Synergy speaks to Therapeutic Radiographers about their experiences and the challenges they face
Opinion
‘We appreciate the government’s 10-year plan – but we can’t wait a decade to see change’
Executive director of industrial strategy Dean Rogers on government plans to reform the NHS
People news
Latest news from SoR members
New members to SoR council, BJR names editor-in-chief and more
Profile
Bill Smith: from ultrasound pioneer to OBE
Synergy meets ultrasound pioneer Bill Smith after he was recognised for his services to women's healthcare
Professional
A sense of community: Nigerian Radiographers in the Diaspora
How one professional organisation is helping international radiographers feel at home in the UK
Could paediatric radiography be the career for you?
In the latest careers highlight, Synergy speaks with radiographers in paediatrics to discuss their chosen specialty
Q&A with UK Council rep for Wales: Amanda Evans
Having been recently elected to UK Council, Amanda explains how she hopes to support radiography at a national level
Radiography winners of the Gold Award for Excellence: ‘Anyone can be a leader’
Synergy meets three radiographers recognised for their remarkable work to improve equality, diversity and inclusion
Vision for our profession: the SoR | CoR strategic framework 2024-27
The Society and College of Radiographers outline how the organisations will continue to champion the profession
Careers and learning
Calendar
Education, events and new networks
Your guide to all the latest learning and networking opportunities for UK radiographers, from the SoR
Meet the team
The SoR team is ready to help members
Here we provide the full list of SoR contacts ready to offer all the support you need from the society
Synergy February 2025
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