UK radiography bodies shaping policy, practice and professional standards
The Temporary Protected Status for El Salvador is expiring this week, but no firm end date has been announced. DHS has indicated it will decide at the appropriate time, with protections remaining in place until then. Officials note that TPS extensions could affect about 200,000 Salvadorans and broader policy changes.
Racism against NHS staff is rising, according to multiple surveys. Radiographers report abuse and dismissive attitudes from patients, prompting calls for zero tolerance and stricter enforcement of standards. The NHS Race and Health Observatory and unions say racism undermines care; standards now allow refusing non-emergency care to abusive patients.