The temporary register is now closed to all professions except biomedical science and clinical science students.

For further information about the closure, please see the HCPC website. 

Students in this category should follow the advice on vulnerable people provided by the government.

Like any NHS staff member, it’s important to keep yourself safe, first and foremost. HEIs are being guided by advice from the SoR Educational team. Flexibility on getting people through their degrees is encouraged, but it’s important to note that clinical competencies must be reached before students can achieve HCPC registration.

Yes. Students will continue to be progressed through their studies as planned, with institutions ensuring that educational outcomes are met in a safe and supported manner. Much of your learning may move onto virtual platforms, while face-to-face sessions may be required for practical components. 

It is advised that you communicate regularly with your university to stay up to date with any changes in these arrangements. 

Yes. Safety measures for students have been in implemented at approved placement sites for the duration of the pandemic. Universities have taken care to ensure a safe environment has been created for students to work and learn. It is important that you follow all relevant guidance and policies put in place by your placement site, and where clarification is required, please speak to your practice educator immediately. 

If you have any concerns, you should speak directly to your practice educator and course team. 

Yes. Students who are undertaking AHP studies in the UK have been recognised under key worker criteria by the Department of Health and Social Care. Schools and childcare providers will continue to provide facilities for children of key workers through this lockdown, but may require evidence of status.

Please contact your university to obtain proof of key worker status. 

Universities are working closely with health trusts to ensure that students are included in the rollout of vaccinations for healthcare staff. NHS England have now published operational guidance on the rapid vaccination of frontline healthcare workers including, but not limited to 'temporary, locum or ‘bank’ staff, including those working in the COVID-19 vaccination programme, students, trainees and volunteers who are working with patients'.

While some sites have already administered initial vaccinations to radiography students, we will post more information on the UK wide rollout as we receive it.

Please contact your individual university to stay up-to-date on developments in your area. 

The first ‘Student Room’ safe space took place on Monday 4th January, where future radiographers from across the UK met online to chat with each other and meet fellow students.

In recognition of the challenges facing our radiography students this year, Student Support Officer, Nichola Jamison will be holding these open wellbeing sessions for students to meet up and share their experiences. Don’t have anything to share?That’s fine! Why not come and have a cuppa with your fellow students?

In the absence of university coffee shops, and student hubs, peer support is more important now than ever, and these sessions will give you the opportunity to have informal chats about whats important to you. You will also have the opportunity, after each session, to raise any specific queries with our student support officer, should you need individual support or advice.

Drop-in Sessions will be held on Monday evenings between 7-8.30pm, to book a place, email [email protected], or speak to your university Student SoR Representative.

Please find some useful links below, where you can access relevant, current guidance;

• Society of Radiographers Covid-19 information
• SoR Guidance for student radiographers
• HCPC information page
• Council of Deans of Health FAQs
• Information for healthcare professionals
• Infection prevention and control advice for healthcare professionals

For country specific information, please refer to:

• Health Protection Scotland
• Public Health Wales
• Public Health Agency Northern Ireland

If you should require further information or support, please do not hesitate to contact your Student Support Officer, Nichola Jamison, at [email protected]. As always, we will continue to update information as the situation develops.