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Postal ballot opens for Scotland and Yorkshire and North Trent UK Council positions
SoR members are being asked to submit their postal votes for their preferred candidate in the Scotland and Yorkshire and North Trent UK Council elections.
Envelopes have been sent out to eligible voters by Civica Election Services, the society’s independent scrutineer. The envelope contains information about the candidates and their election statements, along with a ballot paper and a pre-paid return envelope. The completed ballot paper must be returned by midday on 10 December to be counted.
Four candidates are standing to represent the Yorkshire and North Trent region, while two are standing to represent Scotland.
UK Council members represent the SoR in several ways. Among other responsibilities, they are required to conduct campaign work, encourage member recruitment and promote radiography as a profession. Those elected serve a minimum term of three years.
SoR members are welcome to nominate themselves for the UK Council if they have the support of four other SoR members.
SoR members asked to take part in NIHR-funded AHP workforce consultation
The Society of Radiographers is encouraging members to take part in a consultation that will form part of research into the allied health professions (AHP) workforce.
Born out of a five-year research project taking place at Sheffield Hallam University, the survey looks to identify workforce areas that AHP practitioners, policy makers, professional bodies and patients think could be enhanced by research.
The results will inform research being carried out by the AHP Workforce Research Partnership (AHP WRaP) and identify unaddressed questions in the AHP workforce.
Survey participants must be one of the following: AHPs (as defined by NHS England), AHP service users, AHPs working in any UK setting, AHPs who retired from their profession in the last five years, pre-registration AHPs and/or AHP support workforce.
The survey is currently live.
Equalise seeks guidance on disability and neurodivergent sub-group
Equalise – the Society of Radiographers’ equality, diversity and inclusion network – is seeking opinions on the establishment of a disability and neurodivergent sub-group.
Members are being asked to share their thoughts to help the network understand the needs of members who would benefit from the sub-group. This is to ensure the group would accurately reflect what members require.
Those interested in taking part in the initiative or submitting ideas took part in an open group conversation with Rubi Gubara-Sannie, the team’s equality, diversity and inclusion consultant and founder and managing director of EDI consultancy Turning Tables, and Leandre Archer, SoR head of industrial relations.
A spokesperson for Equalise said: “To ensure the group serves as a meaningful and supportive community, we would greatly appreciate hearing about any specific areas of interest you’d like to see addressed, as well as any suggestions you have on how the group can best support members within our network.”
Culturally sensitive community engagement on show at East London breast screening awareness event
(Image: Dr Kathrina Crystallis, General Practitioner (left) and Dr Maryam Abubakar, Founder, Camford Medicals (right))
(Image: Dr Kathrina Crystallis, General Practitioner (left) and Dr Maryam Abubakar, Founder, Camford Medicals (right))
A breast screening awareness event that took place in East London emphasised the need for culturally sensitive community engagement when it comes to health equity.
Organised by Maryam Abubakar, executive director at Camford Medicals, and in collaboration with Healthwatch Newham, the NHS Breast Screening Hub and national cancer charities, the event took place at the Newham African Caribbean Resource Centre.
The aim of the event was to promote breast health awareness, with a specific focus on underrepresented and diverse communities.
A team of health professionals and volunteers supported the event by engaging with attendees and delivering the information stations. Information on screening signposting, myth busting and self examination was delivered to attendees in a the event’s relaxed, non-clinical environment.
Reflecting on the event, Dr Abubakar said: “The event was a wonderful collaboration that brought together healthcare professionals and local residents to promote breast screening awareness and early detection in a culturally sensitive and inclusive way.”
Members invited to launch of Support Worker Special Interest Group
Members of the SoR are invited to join the online launch of the Support Worker Special Interest Group (SIG) this month.
Taking place on 17 December at 6.30pm, the event will take the form of an open conversation with SoR regional officer Rebecca Austin and professional officer Sue Johnson, Chris Kennedy, national officer, and Leandre Archer, head of industrial relations. Attendees will learn about how the SIG will function and will also be given the opportunity to voice their opinions on topics they’d like covered.
The Support Worker Special Interest Group aims to unite, empower and celebrate support workers all across the SoR membership. It provides a platform for support workers to share their thoughts and experiences to further the future of the profession.
A spokesperson for the society said: “Together, we can build not just a support system, but a platform for growth, learning and lasting connections. Whether you wish to connect with others, seek support or help lead positive change, this is your space.”
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