Since publication of the first version of the Education and Professional Development (EPD) Strategy in 2002, many changes have been implemented in the delivery of healthcare. This new document supersedes the version Education & Professional Development: Moving Ahead first published in 2003 and revised in 2006. Many of the principles of practice that were outlined in that document are still relevant. For patients, staff and employers to benefit from the opportunities outlined, continual development, growth and embedding of professional skills and culture are essential. Just as professional development is required to support service delivery, the profession must work closely with employers to identify adequate resources to support development opportunities and to ensure that effort and skills are properly rewarded. Delivery of the strategy outlined in this new guidance cannot be achieved without the support of the profession as a whole.

A recently written report by Ann Keen, Parliamentary Under-Secretary for health (NHS BSP Annual Review 2007) claims that all of the promises made in the National Health Service Cancer Plan (DH 2000) to improve breast cancer detection through the NHS Breast Screening Programme have been delivered. Ann acknowledged "that whilst this is clearly a testament to all the hard work of those delivering such a valuable service we must remain committed to ensuring continued improvements to breast screening services and underlining our reputation as a world leader". But what has this continued success already cost the members of the Society of Radiographers in terms of their health, safety and welfare whilst they continue to work under pressure to achieve these targets? This publication has been designed to raise awareness of issues that may contribute to work-related MSDs in mammographers, and offers advice to minimise the potential risks affecting SoR members.

Everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect at work, but too often this is not the case. If you are being bullied or harassed, or if you are a SoR rep who has encountered this problem in the workplace, it can be difficult to know what to do about it - this guide intends to fill that gap. This society publication has been updated to ensure that both SoR reps and members have a resource that will provide practical information and advice on how to deal with this growing problem, how to stop it and how to prevent it happening in the future.

In 1997, the Society of Radiographers carried out a survey on occupational asthma occurring from exposure to fumes to X-ray processing chemicals which showed that, although the situation in trusts with regard to health and safety is improving compared to a previous survey, it still leaves much to be desired.

This publication is designed to update representatives and members on the current situation regarding exposure to processing chemicals and to provide a comprehensive guide to how occupational asthma can be prevented.

This booklet also lists all other health and safety legislation that requires employers to consult with employees or safety representatives.

This handbook is a comprehensive guide to health and safety for the radiographic workforce. It is intended as a reference to help with specific problems but is also designed to be readable.

This document is the latest in health and safety publications designed to advise and support members in the workplace. It provides guidance on preventing violence and dealing with potentially violent situations; the negotiation of workplace policies to tackle violence; and advice on how job design, the working environment and training can be used to tackle violence at work. The Society of Radiographers is committed to campaigning on behalf of members and providing all of the advice and support necessary to help our accredited representatives tackle workplace issues. This document is a valuable addition to our catalogue of health and safety guides it will be helpful when addressing workplace issues.

SCoR and BAMRR issue this guidance and advice document on safety issues in MRI. It provides direction on where appropriate information can be found.

Following a call by SoR members at the Annual Delegates Conference of 2006, this guidance has been developed to provide advice and information to safety representatives and managers on addressing work related stress.

This document gives advice on moving, lifting and handling and gives shows how the radiography workforce can protect their backs from damage.