The Society and College of Radiographers

This position statement sets out the Society of Radiographers’ (SoR) position on radiographer involvement in non-surgical cosmetic aesthetic procedures carried out for purely cosmetic purposes. This position statement responds to increasing enquiries from SoR members.

Stewart Clapperton, a dedicated and highly respected member of the SoR, has passed away. After his training as a Diagnostic Radiographer, Stewart became closely involved with the SoR, and spent many years dedicating his life to supporting members of the Society, through advocacy of equal rights for the LGBTQI+ community and through his time on UK Council.

The Society of Radiographers has collaborated with the British Medical Ultrasound Society on a new survey for ultrasound practice educators. Available here, the survey aims to build a clearer picture of the scope, responsibilities and everyday practice of those working in ultrasound education. The anonymous survey, which should take an estimated 20-30 minutes to complete, covers questions about the role, experience and views of participants.

The Society of Radiographers has launched a series of case studies for members as part of its year-long campaign promoting professionalism. As part of the initiative, SoR has launched a resource offering scenarios for members to test their responses and help them reflect on interactions with others. The first of the ‘Professionalism Starts With Us’ scenarios is due to go live on Wednesday 9 September, and members will receive a series of emails setting out realistic situations.

The government has announced a new initiative offering upfront cash payments for healthcare students on placement. Under the initiative, thousands of radiography learners and other health students will receive financial support for clinical placements to reduce the barriers to training from the start of the 2026/27 academic year.

Multi-day event Monday 21 September 2026 - Tuesday 22 September 2026 Advanced Gynaecology-Brachytherapy Workshop 2026 Led by Dr Hoda Al Booz, and back by popular demand following the sold-out 2025 workshop, this multidisciplinary two-day, in-person course, strengthens your... London - The Royal College of Radiologists

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The Radiotherapy Board’s Environmental Sustainability Working Group, of which the SoR is a leading member, is hosting a webinar on how to green your practice and progress towards a departmental gRTF award. Click here to sign up for the webinar, which takes place from 1-2pm on Tuesday 29 September. Members will hear from two experts in eco-friendly radiotherapy on how to reduce the carbon footprint to meet NHS objectives and targets.

The Health and Care Professions Council has launched a new survey on the use of AI in the health and care system. As part of the research, the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) has emailed a select group of registered healthcare workers, asking them to complete the survey on how AI is transforming clinical practice.

The shortlist for the prestigious Allied Health Profession (AHP) awards has been announced, with SoR members featuring amongst the nominees. On Thursday 13 August, the Chief Allied Health Professions Officer Awards published the individuals and organisations in the running for 2026 across the eight categories.