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Recipients of Fellowship of the College of Radiographers announced
Dr Marcus Jackson and Claire Borrelli
Dr Marcus Jackson and Claire Borrelli
Recipients of the prestigious Fellowship of the College of Radiographers have been announced.
Former chair of the College of Radiographers’ Board of Trustees, Dr Marcus Jackson, was among the recipients, as well as Claire Borrelli, Dr Christina Malamateniou and former SoR president Tom Welton.
Recipients were awarded during the inauguration of new SoR president Rachel Nolan, held at the Museum of Zoology in Cambridge on Wednesday, 1 July.
Full list of recipients:
The Fellowship of the College of Radiographers is an honorary title awarded to individuals who have made substantial contributions to the radiography profession. It is the highest-ranking honour in the college and is given out four times per year, with one typically being reserved for the outgoing SoR president.
On receiving the award, Dr Jackson said: “I have been proud to promote and advocate for the radiography profession since qualifying at Middlesex Hospital in 1986.
“To receive a Fellowship of the College of Radiographers is both deeply humbling and a real highlight of my career.”
Winning candidates elected in spring ballot for Midlands, Northern Ireland regions
Joanna McMath (L) and Mark Cadden (R)
Joanna McMath (L) and Mark Cadden (R)
The winners have been announced in the SoR’s UK Council spring ballot elections for the Midlands and Northern Ireland regions.
The candidates faced stiff competition for the position on UK Council, with no candidate going unopposed.
All full members of the society are eligible to stand for election and, if elected, stand for three years. The UK Council of the SoR serves as the Board of Directors and the governing Executive Committee for all its activities.
In this year’s spring ballot elections for the Midlands region, Diagnostic Radiographer Joanna McMath emerged victorious, winning with 224 votes against the other two candidates’ 171 and 52 votes, respectively.
In the elections for the Northern Ireland region, meanwhile, Mark Cadden has been chosen to stand as UK Council member, with 75 votes against 53.
SoR shares statements of solidity with radiographers and all healthcare professionals across Northern Ireland
The Society of Radiographers has shared statements of solidarity with colleagues in Northern Ireland after widespread racist violence broke out last month in the aftermath of a horrific knife attack.
Katie Thompson, president of the SoR, said a radiographer’s role can encompass supporting a wide range of people, and condemned any violence towards healthcare staff trying to do their jobs.
“As radiographers, we support people at some of the most difficult times in their lives,” she said. “We care not only for our patients, but also for those with them. We look after one another too, supporting colleagues through both challenges and successes.
“However, none of us come to work expecting to be abused – physically, verbally or emotionally. Being threatened while providing care is never acceptable.”
She went on to commend the dedication shown by members in their roles and emphasise the importance of having a diverse profession.
Retiring health and safety reps celebrated for years of service
Beverly Brigden (L) and Jill Howes (R)
Beverly Brigden (L) and Jill Howes (R)
The SoR has thanked two long-standing members and health and safety representatives for their years of service to the society now that they are retiring.
Beverly Brigden and Jill Howes are retiring from work and as SoR-accredited health and safety representatives.
Richard Evans, CEO of the SoR, thanked them on behalf of the society for their many contributions to the organisation.
He said: “Alongside the difference you have made to radiographers, your careers will have touched countless lives of patients and their families. A really amazing legacy of good practice, caring and improved lives. You have much to be proud of and I hope that retirement will bring many opportunities and new experiences… alongside a much-deserved rest!”
Bev and Jill were also thanked for their many years supporting the London Regional Committee and South East Regional Committee respectively, and for their support of the Annual Delegates Conference delegations.
Obituary: Diane Hogg
Written by Nicola Millington
Diane Hogg
Diane Hogg
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Diane Hogg, advanced practitioner reporting radiographer, on 23 May 2026.
Diane completed an extraordinary 40 years of service as a Diagnostic Radiographer. She qualified in 1985 and began her career at Sharoe Green Hospital, where she progressed to the role of deputy superintendent radiographer. Following the closure of Sharoe Green in 2004, Diane relocated to the Royal Preston Hospital (RPH), where she was appointed superintendent radiographer.
During her tenure as superintendent at RPH, Diane led the X-ray department through a period of significant technological advancement and change. She played a key role in overseeing the transition to digital radiography systems, removing the reliance on hard copy imaging and greatly improving efficiency and workflow within radiographic practice.
Diane was also one of Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust’s first reporting radiographers and was instrumental in the implementation of the HOT reporting system within the emergency department – an innovation that has had a lasting positive impact on patient diagnosis and outcomes.
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