Radiographers promoting radiography

Radiographers are encouraged to take any opportunity to promote the profession to local schools and sixth form colleges. Also, there are opportunities to become involved in public speaking on radiography to various groups.

World Radiography Day has increased interest in radiography amongst the general public and local initiatives have been very effective in raising awareness locally. Features on World Radiography Events are reported on the website www.sor.org as news items and in Synergy News.

Resources:

The Society and College of Radiographers has a limited supply of leaflets, posters and promotional material, phone 020 7740 7224 or email valeriea@sor.org

Website promoting World Radiography Day, which is held on 8th November every year: www.worldradiographyday.org

Careers information and downloadable careers pack available at: www.sor.org/public/careerinfo/careers.htm

For more careers information: www.radiographycareers.co.uk

Website aimed at promoting careers in the Allied Health Professions, including radiography, to school children and students aged 7 to 16 years: www.newgenerations.org.uk

NHS Careers website has information on radiography: www.nhscareers.nhs.uk

Other websites, for example, a google search may yield some useful information and images: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X-ray

Information on radiation protection can be found on Health Protection Agency website: www.hpa.org.uk/radiation

And finally, if you want advice on promoting radiography as a profession to members of the public, please contact Christina Freeman, Professional Officer by e-mail at christinaf@sor.org.