Trigger Warning: this episode discusses discrimination including racism and diagnostic scans.

Episode 183: Part of the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Series (Part 17)

Description: In this powerful episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Connie.

Connie is of African origin, born in Zimbabwe and emigrated to the UK 27 years ago. She is a proud diagnostic radiographer at Bolton Foundation Trust in the Northwest with 38 years in the profession. She holds an MSc in Nuclear Medicine. Having worked in various positions in different organisations, general x-ray, obstetric ultrasound, specialist paediatric radiographer, specialist nuclear medicine radiographer along with working in military hospitals, Thornhill Airbase (Zimbabwe), Duke of Connaught (Belfast) and NHS hospitals.

She is an active member of Society of Radiographer (SoR), Chair of Race Equality Group under Equalise, Equalise Observer in UK Council, and Trustee in SoR Benevolent Fund. Connie is a recipient of the King's Award for Voluntary Service at One House Community Centre.

This episode is a deep dive into Connie’s career, diagnostic radiography, the need for equity, diversity and inclusion along with the SoR equalise network.

CPD Reflection Points:

1. reflect on Connie’s career and life experiences.
2. consider how you can improve the experience of international recruits that join your NHS department.
3. look at the SoR Equalise group

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• International recruitment toolkit NHS employers

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Credits: Music and jingle credits: Dr. Ben Potts and Adam Cooke.

Trigger Warning: cancer, anal cancer, lung cancer, stigma, treatment, late effects and cancer recurrence.

Rad Chat Live at International Multidisciplinary Anal Cancer Conference 2025 in Leeds where we hear from: Michael Anderson talks about his experience of anal cancer, Bottom Line charity and how to help others going through the same experience.

Anal Cancer Symptoms Macmillan Cancer Support

Bottom Line Anal Cancer Support

Standard versus reduced-dose chemoradiotherapy in anal cancer (PLATO-ACT4): short-term results of a phase 2 randomised controlled trial

Tests for Anal Cancer

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Trigger Warning: cancer, anal cancer, stigma, treatment, late effects and cancer recurrence.

Rad Chat Live at International Multidisciplinary Anal Cancer Conference 2025 in Leeds where we hear from: Dr. Emma Hainsworth about her career, qualitative research, IMACC experience and advice to others wanting to get into research.

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