Press and policy

  • Paediatric Interventional Radiology (PIR) We’ve just launched a new report which looks at PIR provision in the UK, and outlines the steps we must take to ensure all children who need it can access it.

    Find out more
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  • State of the wait The ‘State of the wait’ is our analysis of diagnostic imaging and cancer treatment waiting times, showing how many radiologists it would take to clear the imaging backlog in England.
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  • Join our workforce campaign By 2025 the clinical radiology workforce shortfall will be 44%.

    Join our workforce campaign to secure more funding for radiology and oncology training places.
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  • Join our workforce campaign More than half of UK cancer service leaders (52%) say consultant shortages are negatively affecting patient care.

    Join our workforce campaign to secure more funding for radiology and oncology training places.
    More than half of UK cancer service leaders (52%) say consultant shortages are negatively affecting patient care.
  • Cost savings from investing in trainees Investment in trainees could save the NHS £420 million by 2030.
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News

NHS England National Clinical Director Cancer Diagnostics gives keynote talk at APPG for Diagnostics meeting
Chaired by Maggie Throup MP, the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Diagnostics held its second meeting on 24 May at Portcullis House in Westminster with key note speaker Professor Peter...