Thank you Maryam Moshiri for hosting me on BBC News (UK) yesterday evening to talk about #AI in #radiology on behalf of The Royal College of Radiologists. Great potential for #AI to make us more efficient but it must be fully analysed and introduced responsibly alongside workforce expansion.

Delighted to see recognition from the Scottish First Minister John Swinney for the valuable work of radiologists across Scotland. We are grateful to Jackie Baillie for championing the radiology workforce and echoing our call to recruit, train and retain radiologists. First Minister

We’re delighted to announce that Stephen Harden has been elected as the next RCR President. He will play a crucial role in leading the RCR, providing strategic direction and acting as our primary spokesperson. Read more: rcr.ac.uk/news-policy/la…

Thanks ⁦Sarah Phillips⁩ for the opportunity to be part of this authentic and helpful guide for patients navigating doctor’s appointments. #PatientCare ⁦The Royal College of Radiologists⁩ ⁦Tom Roques⁩ ⁦anna baverstock⁩ ⁦Melody McLaren⁩ theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2…

Thoughts with the many brilliant, talented, expert people I work with regularly within NHS England. I can understand the case for reducing duplication with DHSC, but care needed to ensure too many great people aren't lost.

🧵We were devastated to hear of the error in processing rankings for radiology specialty training applications. This will undoubtedly be hugely difficult for the many doctors awaiting news, in a year where there is such heavy competition (1/3) ⬇️

We have published a new briefing outlining the current use of AI-powered autocontouring software, and our support for a national programme to extend its use. Read more: rcr.ac.uk/news-policy/po…

Flowers from the garden 🥰

Excited to be launching our AI polling research today - thanks to the team and JLP, some fascinating findings which should inform how we approach the rollout of AI in our specialties. You can read more about it here too: independent.co.uk/news/uk/nhs-go…

“It is a false economy to be spending over £200m of NHS funds outsourcing radiology work to private companies, and evidence of our failure to train and retain the amount of NHS radiologists we need.” Our President Kath Halliday in the The Guardian today: theguardian.com/society/2025/m…

“Patients are being failed by a chronic lack of radiologists and oncologists. Despite the best efforts of NHS staff, there aren’t enough doctors to ensure prompt, safe and effective care – and the outlook is bleak." Our President Kath Halliday in the The Independent today 👇

Have cancer conspiracy theories gone mainstream? RCR Officer Tom Roques discusses the dangers of cancer misinformation on BBC Panorama's ‘Cancer Conspiracy Theories: Why Did Our Sister Die?’. Watch tonight at 8pm on BBC One, or on BBC iPlayer: bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episod…

On the Marianna in Conspiracyland 2 podcast, Vice-President for clinical oncology @DrTomRoques discusses the dangers of cancer misinformation on social media. Listen to Tom in episode 3 tomorrow at 9am on BBC Radio 4, or any time on BBC Sounds: bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00…

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More people are living longer with cancer, bringing new challenges for the NHS. We’re calling for urgent investment in supportive oncology services to meet people’s physical, emotional and social needs. Read our statement: rcr.ac.uk/news-policy/la… @apmposttweets UKASCC

The introduction of Physician Associates in the NHS has raised serious concerns among some of our members. We support several changes the Leng Review has proposed, but there's still work to be done to define how PAs work with our specialties. Read more: rcr.ac.uk/news-policy/la…

Multidisciplinary team working will be increasingly essential as cancer care becomes more complex. We're urging the Government to use the upcoming National Cancer Plan for England to kick-start reform of how cancer MDTs work. Read the briefing: rcr.ac.uk/news-policy/po…

“One of the problems can be that it overdiagnoses things and makes you do unnecessary treatments.” Kath Halliday, outgoing president of the The Royal College of Radiologists warns AI tools don’t currently save time for most radiologists and can risk overdiagnosis bmj.com/content/390/bm…

Current commissioning and funding structures are stifling innovation and causing unequal access to innovative cancer treatments ❌ We're urging the government to seize the NHS Cancer Plan as an opportunity to change this. Read our briefing: rcr.ac.uk/news-policy/po… SCoR Members

The weekly cancer MDT meeting can cause treatment delays, result in poor quality decisions, and waste clinicians’ time, say Tom Roques and colleagues. It’s time for a fresh approach bmj.com/content/391/bm…