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With UK govt set to publish the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan, we set out the issues facing the medical physics & clinical engineering workforce & the urgent action needed now: #NHSWorkforce #NHSWorkforcePlan #medphys #clinicalengineering @NHS ipem.ac.uk/news/medical-phys…
IPEM statement on Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering workforce and the 4 key actions needed now - https://www.ipem.ac.uk/news/medical-physics-and-clinical-engineering-workforce-shortage-needs-urgent-action/

ALT IPEM statement on Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering workforce and the 4 key actions needed now - https://www.ipem.ac.uk/news/medical-physics-and-clinical-engineering-workforce-shortage-needs-urgent-action/

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The long-awaited NHS workforce plan has been announced. When details follow we will look at it in depth and respond on if and how it impacts our medical physics and clinical engineering workforce, which urgently needs action. tinyurl.com/ipemnews #NHSWorkforcePlan
https://www.ipem.ac.uk/news/medical-physics-and-clinical-engineering-workforce-shortage-needs-urgent-action/

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https://www.ipem.ac.uk/news/medical-physics-and-clinical-engineering-workforce-shortage-needs-urgent-action/

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Well said ⁦@RichardEvans40⁩ ‘Demanding that exhausted radiographers and others work unprofessionally and unsafely strikes at the heart of the values that keep the NHS afloat ⁦@SCoRMembers⁩
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Our new MR Simulator has arrived in Leeds. A massive boost to radiotherapy in Leeds and the surrounding region courtesy of @LDShospcharity . A huge thank you to everybody involved in making this happen. @LeedsRTresearch @LeedsHospitals @Philips youtube.com/watch?v=5WtiB7uf…
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Leeds very own ipem.ac.uk/news/proton-beam-…

Proton beam therapy expert is new Honorary Fellow of IPEM

A leading professor in radiotherapy and proton beam therapy has been made an Honorary Fellow of IPEM.

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Sadly there doesn't seem to be a coherent plan to address this ipem.ac.uk/news/chronic-and-…

Chronic and shocking underinvestment in radiotherapy services, says new survey

A new survey of the radiotherapy workforce has highlighted a chronic and shocking underinvestment in workforce, machinery, IT equipment and technology.

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Further progress for Leeds' new pathology laboratory youtu.be/EhAHIvziOH0 via @YouTube

Further progress for Leeds' new pathology laboratory

Time lapse footage showing the completion of the steel framework of...

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Dr John McLean, Chair of @IPEM_MR_SIG responds to @DailyMailUK article on #MRI safety: the real issue is the need for investment in staff and services to meet demand🔽 @GgcMri @WeHCScientists @NHSuk @MRSAFETYMATTERS @DrABarnesFIPEM @robMedPhysics ipem.ac.uk/news/mri-is-very-…
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Great effort linkedin.com/posts/leeds-tea…

Well done to colleagues from Leeds Cancer Centre who recently completed a 14km run with the CEO of...

Well done to colleagues from Leeds Cancer Centre who recently completed a 14km run with the CEO of charity Cure Leukaemia, to raise awareness of the condition. Colleagues from our haematology trials...

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Interesting development I hope this leads to an improved product portfolio.......IBA and ScandiDos form strategic alliance to increase access to safe radiotherapy | IBA iba-worldwide.com/content/ib…
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New @LeedsHospitals pathology lab starting to take shape now.
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Our 12th VersaHD linac went clinical on Friday. For the first time in our history we have 12 matched linear accelerators in Leeds. @LeedsHospitals @Elekta
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Work starts today on our new MR simulation suite. Looking forward to seeing the progress over the coming months. @LeedsHospitals @LDShospcharity @philipshealthuk
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The last of our original linacs is being removed today. LA02 is being replaced by our 12th @Elekta VersaHD. Linac 2 started life as a research platform and was used to deliver the first clinical treatment using the Agility collimator @Leeds_Cancer
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Earlier this month, Arthur, a sculpture created by Jill Atley, found a permanent home at Castle Hill Hospital. Jill sadly passed away from cancer, and it was her final wish for Arthur to be placed at the hospital, bringing comfort to those who visit 💙 yorkshirecancerresearch.org.…
Arthur, a sculpture created by artist Jill Atley, has found a permanent home at Castle Hill Hospital.

ALT Arthur, a sculpture created by artist Jill Atley, has found a permanent home at Castle Hill Hospital.

Arthur, a sculpture created by artist Jill Atley, has found a permanent home at Castle Hill Hospital.

ALT Arthur, a sculpture created by artist Jill Atley, has found a permanent home at Castle Hill Hospital.

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#Mythbusting on #WorldRadiographyDay! Did you know that #radiotherapy is a mostly painless treatment? The linac machine never touches the body and you can leave straight after your treatment and carry on with your day.
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Cancer Research UK
@CR_UK16 Nov 2021
Joyce (pictured left) is 97 and has been a volunteer in our Eastbourne shop for 37 years! She’s won one of our Flame of Hope Awards for her amazing dedication to volunteering, and all of the time she’s given in support of our research – thank you, Joyce! 🥳
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Brainlab@Brainlab15 Nov 2021
Check out the new study "Reduction of inter-observer differences in the delineation of the target in spinal metastases SBRT using an automatic contouring dedicated system" recently published in Radiation #Oncology by @alongi_filippo et al.: rdcu.be/cznrr #RadOnc
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Bob Wheller@BobWheller215 Nov 2021
Another exciting opportunity to use your computing skills to work with the latest #HealthTech in @LTHMedPhysics @LeedsHospitals . jobs.nhs.uk/xi/vacancy/91685…
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