February 2026
'Everyday hero's' inspiring actions during an off-duty incident on the London Underground
‘Everyday hero's’ inspiring actions during an off-duty incident on the London Underground
News, views and people
News
News briefing
Members urged to renew HCPC registration, podcast shines light on overseas colleagues, register now for sonographer event, and more
Analysis
'Everday hero' commended for inspiring actions during off-duty incident on the London Underground
Hajara Begum found herself called upon after a member of the public collapsed. This is her story
People news
Latest news from SoR members
Richard Evans to retire after 22 years, reporting radiographer awarded at King's College Hospital, changes to the College of Radiographers Board of Trustees, and more
Donna Dimond: ‘Treat every patient like a family member’
Donna Dimond: ‘Treat every patient like a family member’
Professional
How softening clinical environments supports patient safety
Patients at the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust are benefitting from an innovation that 'brings the sky inside'
Confidence, leadership and management at Sheffield Hallam
A new scheme at Sheffield Hallam University gives third-year students the expertise needed to thrive in radiography
Achieving excellence in radiography: Revisiting the SoR's conference
Achieving Excellence in Radiography Education and Research brings together those teaching the next generation. Tom Welton revisits last year’s conference
Manchester's digital clinical placements model
A blueprint for high-quality clinical training and expansion, and sustainability in healthcare in the NHS
Inside Plymouth’s Brain Research and Imaging Centre
Synergy joined SoR president Katie Thompson on a recent visit to the institute to learn more about the groundbreaking research taking place there
Research leadership in radiography
Occupational therapist Dr Lisa Ledger tells Synergy how her role will be instrumental in shaping research for radiographers
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
Contacts
The SoR team is ready to help members
We provide the full list of SoR contacts ready to offer all the support you need from the society
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