June 2025

‘Reps are the embodiment of the SoR’: inside the society’s trade union work

News, views and people

News

News briefing

SoR stands with members amid ICB cuts, Scotland pay offer accepted and PRB consultation

Analysis

‘Reps are the embodiment of the SoR’:  Inside the SoR’s trade union work

The Society of Radiographers has a proud history as a trade union. Synergy dives into the inner workings of this important function

People news

Latest news from SoR members

Celebrating Elizabeth Miles and join SoR at London Pride

Profile

‘Leadership is everybody’s business’: Jennifer Keane on why radiographers make such good leaders

Therapeutic Radiographer and national director of urgent and emergency care for NHS England Jenny talks to Synergy about her varied career and the inherent leadership qualities of radiographers

Feature

Supporting radiography in wartime: the World Health Organization’s work in Gaza

Tamer Ganem, an Egyptian radiographer living and working in the territory, recalls recent missions by health organisations to support the war-devastated region

Professional

The drivers of change: SoR Student Conference 2025

Before the start of this year’s Annual Delegates Conference, students were offered the chance to hear from the SoR on the topics that really matter to them at the Annual Student Conference

Keep going, keep moving forward: ADC 2025

With a packed itinerary consisting of elections, a record number of motions and a gala dinner, Synergy recaps the 2025 Annual Delegates’ Conference

Annual Delegates Conference 2025: SoR AGM and gallery

At the 2025 Annual General Meeting, the society outlined its progress on strategy, membership and finances, while members voted on a raft of topics

‘Collaboration is at the heart of effective leadership’: the National Conference for Radiology Leaders 2025

Synergy recaps NCRL 2025, an event focused on leadership development for radiographers and radiologists

Advancing education and the workforce: key updates and next steps from the SoR/NHS England project

The society’s executive director of professional policy, Charlotte Beardmore, reflects on the NHS England Allied Health Professional Bodies Education Reform Commission

Facial deformation in childhood cancer survivors: ‘We need to improve our approach’

Radiotherapy researcher Lucy Davies, a former professional contemporary ballet dancer before a dramatic career change, breaks down the significance of her work

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Here we provide the full list of SoR contacts ready to offer all the support you need from the society

Synergy June 2025

THE SOCIETY OF RADIOGRAPHERS
The Society of Radiographers
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Vice-President Rachel Nolan

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