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Royal College of Radiologists @rcradiologists.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

This week we were at #LPC26 to raise key issues with policymakers, including workforce pressures, the future of medical education and AI. @stephenharden.bsky.social spoke on a panel on delivering the National Cancer Plan, alongside productive conversations with ministers, MPs and sector colleagues.

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Royal College of Radiologists @rcradiologists.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

A pleasure to meet Lee Barron MP in Parliament with @stephenharden.bsky.social to discuss the challenges facing children and young people with brain tumours and what more can be done to support their timely diagnosis, treatment and care.

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Royal College of Radiologists @rcradiologists.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

We've asked @karinsmythmp.bsky.social to urgently stop recruitment freezes in radiology depts and cancer centres in England, which have doubled in a year, with patients suffering as a result. Thank you to all who signed our letter and told us how freezes impact your service. bit.ly/4xuDHW2

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Royal College of Radiologists @rcradiologists.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

In a letter to @scotsman.com, RCR Scottish Standing Committee Chair Dr Judith Anderson said: "Scotland simply does not have enough doctors to detect, diagnose and treat the growing number of people with cancer quickly enough – and this is having tragic consequences." ➡️https://bit.ly/4h5hDuZ

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Clive Jones MP @clivejonesmp.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Shortfalls in the NHS workforce could prevent the Gov's targets for early cancer diagnosis from being delivered. After chairing a roundtable with the @rcradiologists.bsky.social this week, I called for a debate to resolve the NHS workforce shortfalls, so earlier diagnosis can be delivered.

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Royal College of Radiologists @rcradiologists.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

@mhragovuk.bsky.social expert commission has published an important blueprint for regulating AI in healthcare. Great to see steps to give doctors confidence in AI and keep patients safe. We're playing our part by supporting training in AI & influencing national policy. ➡️https://bit.ly/4gUaqh3

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Royal College of Radiologists @rcradiologists.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

In Parliament today, we convened policymakers, clinicians and charities to discuss improving cancer diagnosis & care through workforce, AI, innovation & service reform. Huge thanks to Jenny Duncan for sharing her bowel cancer story, highlighting the importance of timely diagnosis and scan results.

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Royal College of Radiologists @rcradiologists.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

RCR Sustainability Study Day on Thursday 22 October will provide practical advice on implementing more sustainable practice in radiology and oncology. Free to attend, CPD points awarded. 👥Register for the in-person event: bit.ly/4zOmWrj 💻Register for the online event: bit.ly/46CLztr

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RCR Sustainability Study Day (in person)

Royal College of Radiologists offer this Sustainability Study day to imaging and oncology professionals free of charge. 5CPD points

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Royal College of Radiologists @rcradiologists.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Good discussion today with NI Health Minister Mike Nesbitt and Department of Health colleagues on tackling radiologist and oncologist shortages, the radiotherapy services review, and the role of training, innovation and AI in improving patient care across Northern Ireland.

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Royal College of Radiologists @rcradiologists.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

@stephenharden.bsky.social and RCR Scottish chair Dr Judith Anderson were pleased to meet the Convenor of @parliament.scot Health Committee this week. We discussed our 2025 workforce data, training, the future of cancer and imaging services, and expanding access to thrombectomy across Scotland.

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Royal College of Radiologists @rcradiologists.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Cancer diagnosis and treatment are being delayed by shortages of specialist doctors. Yesterday, @itvnews.bsky.social spoke to our President @stephenharden.bsky.social and @cancerresearchuk.org @crukpolicy.bsky.social who backed our call for investment in the diagnostic and cancer workforce.

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Royal College of Radiologists @rcradiologists.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Congratulations @yvettecooper-mp.bsky.social on being appointed Health Secretary. We look forward to working with you to deliver the National Cancer Plan, tackle diagnostic waiting lists and support our members and Fellows to continue to deliver high quality patient care.

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Royal College of Radiologists @rcradiologists.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Grateful to Safa Elhassan MS for raising cancer workforce pressures with the First Minister of Wales, citing RCR workforce census data. A positive response from @rhunapiorwerth.bsky.social on his plans to tackle these pressures through the forthcoming cancer and NHS workforce plans.

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Royal College of Radiologists @rcradiologists.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

It was a pleasure to welcome renowned champion of medical sciences Lord Winston to our Global AI Conference this week. #RCRGlobalAI #AIinHealthcare #ClinicalAI

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Royal College of Radiologists @rcradiologists.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

At #RCRGlobalAI conference, Minister for Health Innovation and Safety @preetkgillmp.bsky.social delivered a clear message to delegates. If proven tools are placed in safe hands, the prize will be faster diagnosis, earlier treatment and "more time for the human care that no machine can ever replace".

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Stephen Harden @stephenharden.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Such an important question, “Will #AI replace #radiologists? Short answer is no, but so important we take every opportunity to explain why! @rcradiologists.bsky.social @myesr.bsky.social

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The College of Intensive Care Medicine @thecollegeoficm.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Exciting announcement for #RCRGlobalAI this June. @england.nhs.uk Chair, Dr Penny Dash headlines an elite speaker lineup. Don’t miss her opening keynote on the national perspective of delivering AI enabled care at scale. Secure the best rates by 8 June: tinyurl.com/ybrfjj67

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clin-med.bsky.social @clin-med.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Editor-in-chief @ponnsara.bsky.social is at the #RCRGlobalAI conference today and tomorrow! Talk to him about publishing in ClinMed: - updates in general medicine and the specialties - Impact Factor 3.9 - no author fees for @rcphysicians.bsky.social members www.sciencedirect.com/journal/clin...

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The Lancet Medical Imaging & Theranostics @lancetimaging.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Attending #RCRGlobalAI in London? Our team, Ali Landman and Ankita Das will be there and available to discuss about our journal, your projects and potential collaborations! Feel free to reach out

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Canadian Association of Radiologists @caradiologists.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

The CAR is attending the opening talk at the RCR Global AI conference in London. 💻 Dr. Stephen Harden, @rcradiologists.bsky.social President, on stage. Lots of support for clinician-led AI validation and surveillance.

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Digital Health @digitalhealth2.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

The NHS is failing to capitalise on some of AI’s biggest productivity benefits by underusing the technology for administrative tasks, new workforce census data from the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) reveals. www.digitalhealth.net/2026/06/ai-u...

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AI underused where it could deliver productivity gains, says RCR

The NHS is failing to capitalise on productivity benefits by underusing AI for admin tasks, new workforce census data from the RCR reveals.

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NationCymru @nation.cymru · 18/06/2026

Dangerous shortages of specialist doctors are causing delays to cancer treatment and diagnostic tests across Wales, with some patients seeing their conditions worsen while waiting for care, according to new data

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Cancer and scan delays worsening as staff shortages hit Welsh NHS, doctors warn

Mark Mansfield Dangerous shortages of specialist doctors are causing delays to cancer treatment and diagnostic tests across Wales, with some patients seeing their conditions worsen while waiting for c...

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Royal College of Radiologists @rcradiologists.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Patients' conditions are worsening as a direct result of shortages of radiologists and oncologists. Alarm bells should be ringing. Without urgent action to train, recruit and retain more doctors, more patients will suffer as demand rises. Read our 2025 census: bit.ly/4a3MVzL

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Royal College of Radiologists @rcradiologists.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Today, our President Dr Stephen Harden gave evidence on AI and personalised medicine to @houseoflords.parliament.uk Science & Technology Committee as an expert witness. He spoke about the exciting future of radiogenomics, getting regulation right, and said AI doesn't mean we need fewer doctors.

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Royal College of Radiologists @rcradiologists.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Great to attend yesterday's parliamentary event about how to ensure more patients survive cancer. Heard from @clivejonesmp.bsky.social, Fiona MacLeod, Prof Sir Mike Richards & other leaders on innovative work to speed up cancer pathways & help more patients get faster diagnosis and care.

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Royal College of Radiologists @rcradiologists.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

The cost of outsourcing is ballooning amid severe radiologist shortages & rising demand. Training up 10% more radiologists per year would save the NHS £100m & significantly shrink the shortage of radiologists after 10yrs. Government has a clear cut choice to make. Read more➡️https://bit.ly/4tYSAOy

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Royal College of Radiologists @rcradiologists.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Our MDT event with@macmillancancer.bsky.social was an inspiring step towards transforming cancer decision-making: 🤝 80+ clinicians, patients & sector leaders over 2 days 💡Thoughtful & engaging discussion 🔋Positive energy, ideas & ambition We look forward to leading reforms that put patients first.

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Royal College of Radiologists @rcradiologists.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

“Increasing NHS reliance on outsourcing in radiology is not sustainable ,” our president Dr Stephen Harden has told @theguardian.com. He urges the government to train up more radiologists to meet rising demand for diagnostics. Read more ⬇️

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Royal College of Radiologists @rcradiologists.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Great to see @clivejonesmp.bsky.social this week☕ Really useful to discuss improving outcomes for patients across the NHS - from delivering the #NationalCancerPlan and strengthening the workforce, to diagnosing more patients earlier and unlocking the benefits of AI.

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Royal College of Radiologists @rcradiologists.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

We look forward to working with new Health Secretary the Rt Hon James Murray MP on the challenges facing cancer care and diagnostics - from workforce pressures and waiting times, to the safe use of AI. Radiology and oncology will be central to delivering for patients. 📸 Image credit: UK government

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Royal College of Radiologists @rcradiologists.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Thanks to @sharonhodgsonmp.bsky.social for hosting us at DHSC this week to discuss the National Cancer Plan. Great opportunity to discuss the government's ambitions for cancer screening, inequalities, and survival, and the vital role our fellows and members will play in making the Plan a reality.

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Royal College of Radiologists @rcradiologists.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

We’re delighted to announce Prof Raj Jena as our Clinical Oncology AI Lead Advisor. He's an academic radiation oncologist at @cuh.nhs.uk and Professor of AI in Radiation Oncology at @cam.ac.uk Read more➡️https://bit.ly/4cTp7Pr

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Royal College of Radiologists @rcradiologists.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

In today's @thetimes.com, the RCR's Dr David Little warns a radiologist shortage is delaying cancer diagnosis. "More scanners are important for earlier cancer detection, but without more radiologists to interpret the extra scans, backlogs & delays will grow." Read the letter➡️https://bit.ly/423g9u8

Portrait photo of Dr David Little, Medical Director, Education and Training, Clinical Radiology, at the Royal College of Radiologists

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Royal College of Radiologists @rcradiologists.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

"The National Cancer Plan is just that – a plan. The real test will be how the government secures the skills needed to deliver it." Dr Nicky Thorp, VP for CO, tells @newstatesman1913.bsky.social that we need more doctors in order to meet growing demand for cancer care ➡️https://bit.ly/4n1T18X

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Royal College of Radiologists @rcradiologists.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Great to see @thekingsfund.bsky.social support much-needed overhaul of cancer multidisciplinary team (MDT) working. At their worst, inefficient MDT meetings delay patient care. But at their best, they can support high quality, timely, equitable care. Our response ➡️https://tinyurl.com/54zdudce

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Royal College of Radiologists @rcradiologists.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

We’re delighted to announce that Dr Sarah Needleman has been elected as our incoming Medical Director for Education and Training, Clinical Oncology. She's a Consultant Clinical Oncologist at the Royal Free London, specialising in breast and urological malignancies.

Image of Dr Sarah Needleman, Incoming Medical Director for Education and Training in Clinical Oncology. Beside the portrait, Dr Needleman expresses excitement about becoming the CO Medical Director for Training and Education, highlighting a passion for education, training, and development, and notes the significance of being the RCR's first Education Fellow.

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Royal College of Radiologists @rcradiologists.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Our President, Dr Stephen Harden, is speaking at the @events.hsj.co.uk Modernising Diagnostics Forum next Wednesday! He will explore the clinical radiology workforce implications of the rollout and expansion of CDCs, as well as lead discussions on the role of #AI in imaging.

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Prostate Cancer UK Campaigns @prostateukvoice.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

We are pleased to promote the new RCR guidelines on bone health management in prostate cancer patients. Thank you to the @rcradiologists.bsky.social for our opportunity to contribute to this important piece of work. Download the full PDF here: rcr.ac.uk/media/udxoqg...

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Royal College of Radiologists @rcradiologists.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Yesterday, our President Dr Stephen Harden met with Stuart Andrew, the Shadow Secretary of State for Health and Social Care. We discussed the role our specialties play in diagnosis and care, workforce pressures, waiting times, AI, advances in IR and more 🗣️

RCR President Dr Stephen Harden and Stuart Andrew MP standing next to each other and smiling in parliament

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Royal College of Radiologists @rcradiologists.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Thank you Grahame Morris for highlighting the impact of NHS recruitment freezes in parliament yesterday. Hiring bans in cancer centres have more than doubled in the last year. The government must act now or risk widening inequalities in access to life-saving care.

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Royal College of Radiologists @rcradiologists.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Recruitment freezes in NHS cancer centres and radiology departments doubled in 2025, according to RCR census data 📈 Our President, Dr Stephen Harden, told @theguardian.com that this shortsighted measure undermines government plans: www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

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NHS hiring bans in cancer units shortsighted and dangerous, doctors warn

Exclusive: RCR says recruitment freezes in treatment centres doubled in 2025 and could undermine government’s care plans

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Royal College of Radiologists @rcradiologists.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

We're pleased to see the National Cancer Plan reflect our priorities, including the radical reform of inefficient multidisciplinary team meetings. Our vice-president for clinical oncology, Dr Nicky Thorp, shares her initial thoughts 🔽 www.rcr.ac.uk/news-policy/... #WorldCancerDay

Dr Nicky Thorp, Vice-President of Clinical Oncology, alongside a text statement emphasising the importance of collaborating with clinicians to enhance cancer care across the country.

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