Brighton

Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital, Brighton, has partnered with Canon Medical Systems UK to help reduce the anxiety patients may feel before, during and after a scan. The aim was to reimagine the whole x-ray experience, which included transforming the hospital’s fluoroscopy suite into a welcoming, comfortable and potentially fun place for children while delivering advanced diagnostic imaging […]

Envirotect has installed a code 5 lead-lined x-ray screen at Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital in Brighton, with a vibrant underwater theme created by POP Design and Projects. The ocean-inspired design not only enhances the aesthetic appeal but also provides necessary protection against radiation exposure. The screens are made with a lead core to the panels […]

Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust has adopted the LOCalizer wirefree radiofrequency identification (RFID) breast localisation system from Hologic. As an alternative to wire localisation, the RFID system enables precision and ease of use for breast surgery guidance. After evaluation of the system at the trust, Sussex-based charity Medi Tech Trust donated a handheld […]

Professor of radiography and imaging practice research and BIR vice president (education) Maryann Hardy, imaging department innovation acceleration programme manager Katherine Day, lead advanced reporting radiographer practitioner Victoria Ballard and senior account manager IEL Phil Neale. A team from the Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust has been presented with the BIR/IEL Make it […]

Non-ionising radiation specialist at Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Michael Lynn presents to delegates. Organised by IEL, an ultrasound workshop held in Brighton in May brought together ultrasound professionals to allow them to share practices and formulate new ideas for streamlining ultrasound quality assurance.  Speakers presented on all areas of ultrasound, from the use of […]

Acting directorate manager for imaging and nuclear medicine Darren Sander, managing director Evelyn Barker, superintendent radiographer Arsema Amare, senior radiographer Julie Richardson and assistant practitioner Ben Wilkins. Hove Polyclinic, part of Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust in the south-east of England, has had two DR 600 direct radiography x-ray rooms installed by Agfa […]

Standing are head of fundraising at Rockinghorse Children’s Charity Analiese Doctrove, charity chief executive Ryan Heal and former chief executive Matthew Kershaw, imaging services manager John Wilkinson, principal lead consultant in imaging and nuclear medicine Sabina Dizdarevic, Siemens Healthcare regional sales manager Paul Vaughan and children’s play specialists Sally Walters and Emily Durrant.  In front […]

Neuroradiology secretary Belinda McCorkell, theatre manager Peter Klein, Philips Healthcare district general manager Steve Tomkins, senior radiographer Caitlin Moore, consultant stroke physician Phil Thompson, Philips imaging systems account manager Barry Heathcote, senior radiographers Lewis Braund and Rufus Dummett, lead nurse for neurosciences and stroke Angela Jenkinson, consultant neuroradiologist Dr Panos Koumellis, senior radiographer Aishling Bray, […]