May 2026

Jason Elliott: how radiographers can support each other through workload pressures and burnout

Jason Elliott: how radiographers can support each other through workload pressures and burnout

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Meet the radiotherapy team who took on an unusual challenge to raise money for cancer support

Meet the radiotherapy team who took on an unusual challenge to raise money for cancer support

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News briefing

NHS Terms and Conditions update, sonography vacancy rates, new 4Ps document and more

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Join SoR at Swansea Pride, winners of Rep of the Year Awards, Together Alliance march, and more

Professional

Jason Elliott: how radiographers can support each other through workload pressures and burnout

Ahead of his session at the National Conference for Radiology Leaders, Synergy asks Jason about his experiences in radiography and what leaders can do to tackle burnout

‘Your career journey is a river’: Challenges and opportunities in Advancing practice education

Melanie Clarkson, James Harcus and Kayleigh Hizzett all share a deep passion for advancing practice, as well as a concern about how education is delivering it. Synergy asked them to share background on their important research into the subject

System thinking, clinical roots: radiographers in strategic leadership

The Strategic Senior Leadership Special Interest Group offers radiographers involved in high-level decision making the chance to share ideas and initiatives. Co-chairs Dr Janice St John-Matthews and Dr Gareth Hill share how it is helping shape the profession

When capacity is in question: a practical framework for radiographers

Consent in clinical practice is a complex but important topic. A new flowchart is helping to simplify the process of obtaining consent for radiographers

Be bolder and recognise your expertise: Radiographers share their experiences from the Centre for Advancing Practice

Four radiographers tell Synergy what they want other radiographers to know about the Centre for Advancing Practice

Making the world of work a better place for everyone: update from the Trades Union Congress Women’s Conference

In her first outing as an SoR delegate lead, Lamiya Khokon recaps the 2026 event and reflects on the importance of welcoming workplaces

A sense of belonging and close-knit community: Q&A with Sadie Ridley, advanced practice sonographer

Sadie sets out the inspiration behind her varied career and details the ways advanced practice is transforming the role of the radiography professional

Lessons from Australia on practice, education and workforce development: global insights shaping UK breast imaging

Dr Noelle Clerkin shares her experience from the BreastScreen Australia Conference 2026

Careers and learning

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Education, events and new networks

Your guide to all the latest learning and networking opportunities for UK radiographers, from the SoR

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