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What are the main aims of the BIR? “The British Institute of Radiology (BIR) is for everyone working in imaging, radiation oncology and the underlying sciences and that’s what sets us apart from other societies. We aim to support the work …
New directives for protecting healthcare professionals from the dangers arising from the exposure to ionising radiation will come into effect in 2018. This PPE legislation will affect the dose limit to the lens of the eye. In addition, the CE …
Midland Lead Healthcare is proud to support The British Institute of Radiology (BIR) in launching new radiation safety guidance for healthcare professionals. The campaign aims to reduce staff’s exposure to radiation and broaden their knowledge on radiation safety both in …
In this issue we answer some of the frequently asked questions when fitting lead-lined doors… 1. Why do I need to fit a lead-lined door set rather than just the door leaf itself? During treatment, photons from ionizing radiation will …
Lead-lined doors are essential in protecting patients and staff from the harmful effects of ionising radiation. Whilst safety is our main goal, we always endeavour to not only fulfil customers functional requirements, but also supply doors which complement the environment …
Health boards in Scotland were allocated an additional £500m this year taking health spending in 2016-17 to a record level of almost £13 billion. Following the opening last year of the country’s largest hospital, the new £842m South Glasgow University …
The NHS was high on the agenda during the EU referendum. Vote Leave’s claim that money sent to Europe could be diverted to the NHS caused great controversy. The message emblazoned on the campaign bus grabbed many newspaper headlines, but …
Getting to know Sarah Ivins – radiation protection coordinator From Iceland’s Blue Lagoon to Britain’s Land Rover shows, we find out what our newly hired radiation protection coordinator Sarah Ivins likes outside of work, as well as delving into her role …
In the early hours of April 26th 1986, a planned test of reactor 4 at Russia’s Chernobyl nuclear plant led to what the United Nations have termed “the greatest environmental catastrophe in the history of humanity”. Now thirty years on, …
In the early hours of April 26th 1986, a planned test of reactor 4 at Russia’s Chernobyl nuclear plant led to what the United Nations have termed “the greatest environmental catastrophe in the history of humanity”. Now thirty years on, …
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