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Radiographer to run ‘daunting’ London Marathon for speech and language charity
Ceri Clayton
Ceri Clayton
Ahead of the London Marathon in April 2026, one radiographer is seeking to raise £1,700 for speech and language disorder charity Afasic.
Ceri Clayton, a radiographer at the Great Western Hospital in Swindon, explained that the charity is very close to her heart because her son, Kian, was diagnosed with a speech and language disorder at four years old.
Afasic provides support and information for families with children or young people who have speech and communication needs, and has been a “lifeline” for Ceri and her family, particularly when they were fighting to get Kian into a school that would suit his needs.
“Their knowledge and skills ensured we were always backed up,” she said. “We had to fight for him to get a space in a specialist school when our local council deemed it suitable for him to go to mainstream.”
Black History Month: Hello, my name is… Epiphania Muranda
Epiphania Muranda
Epiphania Muranda
In celebration of Black History Month, the SoR is sharing the stories of black radiographers and their experiences of the profession, starting with Epiphania Muranda.
“Hello, my name is Epiphania Muranda; I am an advanced practice interventional radiographer and lead interventional radiographer.
“I am deeply passionate about delivering compassionate, high-quality imaging care and leading with integrity, empathy and excellence. In my role, I combine advanced clinical expertise with a strong commitment to patient safety, education and service improvement.
“What inspires me most is the opportunity to make a meaningful impact both in the lives of my patients and within the multidisciplinary teams I work alongside. I strive to foster an environment where every patient feels valued and every colleague feels empowered to contribute their unique strengths.
“Radiography, to me, is not just about images; it’s about people, purpose and progress. Every day I am reminded that healthcare leadership is about serving others, inspiring growth and creating spaces where everyone can thrive.”
Diagnostic radiography apprentice’s research scores invite to National Dyslexia Conference
Kes Sinfield at the National Dyslexia Conference
Kes Sinfield at the National Dyslexia Conference
A diagnostic radiography top-up degree apprentice has been invited as a special guest to the National Dyslexia Conference for her innovative research.
Kes Sinfield is a qualified assistant practitioner working in the field of medical imaging who has been progressing her existing qualification to a full BSc Honours Degree in Diagnostic Radiography.
As part of a module on patient care and experience, Kes has been researching how traditional appointment letters to patients can present barriers for patients with dyslexia – a topic that caught the attention of the National Dyslexia Conference.
After sharing her ideas with the National Dyslexia Association, Kes was invited to attend the conference and present her research while networking with leading voices in accessibility.
Her presentation included visual elements and a video demonstrating the contrast between standard letter formats and dyslexia-friendly alternatives. She also included samples of how traditional appointment letters can look to patients with dyslexia.
Find out more about the University of Cumbria’s Diagnostic Radiography Degree Apprenticeship programme, which recently won Best Healthcare Apprenticeship, online here:
Radiographer wins Professional of the Year at the Asian Achievers Awards 2025
Maulik Darji, via the Asian Achievers Awards
Maulik Darji, via the Asian Achievers Awards
A consultant Therapeutic Radiographer has become the first to win Professional of the Year at the Asian Achievers Awards.
Maulik Darji has been a radiographer since July 2014 and in 2022 became the youngest consultant Therapeutic Radiographer in his field.
The awards recognised his achievements in “breaking new ground as a pioneering British Asian leader”.
With more than 500 nominations from across the UK in Professional of the Year alone, the awards were celebrated at a prestigious ceremony hosted by actor Nitin Ganatra and Sky News presenter Anila Dhami.
In a statement, prime minister Keir Starmer said: “British Asians are a driving force behind much of the social, cultural and economic innovation we see in Britain today. This is why it is wonderful to see so many British Asian changemakers being recognised tonight by the team at EPG, honouring the contribution they in particular have made to public life, community service, arts, culture, business, technology and beyond.”
In memory
Obituary: Alison Eyden
The radiography team at Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU) announce with great sadness the untimely passing of their colleague Dr Alison Eyden on 20 August at the age of 54.
Highly regarded by her colleagues, she is remembered for her supportive approach and ability to find a solution when others could not. As often as not, a solution involving a spreadsheet, or cake, or both, but always with a human connection to her colleagues and students. Laughter was a recurring theme in meetings with colleagues.
She will be sorely missed by colleagues and friends at CCCU. She faced significant illness over the past year, but dealt with it with amazing bravery and laughter, even in the toughest of times.
Ali’s funeral was packed with friends, and past and present colleagues. It was a celebration of her life, her love of cats, cake, music, sci-fi and TV and most importantly her love for her husband Simon and children Natalie and George.
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