Two issues of the magazine were produced in 2021 , but distribution of the Winter issue was delayed until January 2022 . Both issues received an overwhelmingly positive response from readers , who include non-members and readers outside the UK .
RPT is self-financing , with the cost of production and distribution covered by advertising . For the first two issues , hard copies were mailed out with hard copies of the Journal . With the Journal switching to digital-only format from 2022 , future options for the magazine were reviewed . After consideration of the environmental and financial issues , it was decided to continue to produce the magazine in both hard copy and digital format . Members can opt out of receiving hard copies if they prefer .
Two issues of the magazine will normally be published per year , with potential additional issues for special occasions . The next issue will be in Summer 2022 .
Outreach Committee Chair : Steph Bloomer , Secretary : Barbara Wilcox
The Outreach Committee ' s primary function is the organisation of SRP Outreach activities for both adults and students to educate the public in radiation protection . In 2021 Outreach Committee saw a change of Chair with Steph Bloomer taking over in the autumn from Shaun Lenden . Covid restrictions did lead to a reduction in spend but also a reduction in Outreach activities . We did however produce videos on contamination and on half-life which were debuted at the Edinburgh Science Festival , thanks to the support of the SRP Scottish Committee . We also attended the Institute of Physics ' South West branch event to share our Everyday Objects demonstration and discuss radiation protection careers .
Outreach Committee also wishes to acknowledge its Yellow T- shirt Team of volunteers who sit outside the core committee , but without whom Outreach would not be possible to the degree it currently is . Outreach Committee has a number of initiatives and activities planned for 2022 and thanks those who have already contributed to the planning and preparation for these .
Rising Generations Group Committee Chair : Anthony Higgins , Secretary : Helen Whitehead
The Rising Generations Group has been much more active this year than in 2020 . We ' ve managed to host our first three-day “ putting together your first portfolio ” event in June , including the newest certification scheme from RPA2000 of Medical Physics Expert . We also held an Introduction to RGG meeting in May , welcoming new RGG members and introducing potential members to RGG and SRP as a whole .
The biggest event of the year was the dedicated RGG session at the 2021 Annual Conference celebrating RGG ' s 10-year ( plus 1 ) anniversary , meaning the RGG itself is no longer in the “ Young Professional ” stage of its career !
The Award of best presentation at the Annual Conference was made to Alison Hume ( Dstl ) for her presentation entitled ' Supporting the Armed Forces Counter CBRN Teams '.
Affiliated Organisations Representative : Gary Teague
2021 has been a fantastic year in the role of SRP Affiliated Organisation Representative . Although Covid continued to prevent face to face meetings during the last 12 months , we have realised that Microsoft Teams has proved a great tool for meetings and has allowed us to meet more frequently and cover more topics without the carbon footprint and unnecessary travel expenses . My main role in 2021-22 has been to increase AOrg numbers and help launch the now increasingly popular SRP Magazine Radiation Protection Today . At the end of 2021 we reached a record breaking 65 AOrgs and have now increased that to 68 at the time of writing .
As AOrg representative , I have continued to have an active role in many of the SRP ' s working groups , Directorates and Council . This has allowed me to be the voice of the AOrgs and bring as many benefits as possible to our organisations .
I have partnered and collaborated with many AOrgs over the last 12-24 months and believe this is a great way to grow stronger together during these difficult times . This would not have been possible without becoming an AOrg and growing friendships during the exhibitions at regional and annual conferences .
My goal for 2022 is to increase AOrg numbers above 70 to ensure that the Society keeps growing and as many of us as possible can both support SRP and benefit from being a part of it .
I really hope we can share a drink together at this summer ' s Annual Conference and make a long awaited return to the dance floor ☺
The Champions Programme Lead : Gary Jackson-Burton
The Champions Programme , which was set up six years ago , now has 29 volunteer Champions across 24 organisations drawn from the nuclear industry , regulation , project management services and universities . The ambition is to extend the network to include medical and veterinary industries as well .
The Champions act as conduits for information into and out of the Society ; taking feedback and ideas in from colleagues and promoting SRP , its events and other activities outward . An example of what Champions do , is encouraging members to regrade or pursue professional registration and supporting those members through the process . Champions have also helped in distributing SRP ' s new magazine Radiation Protection Today to non-members , by placing print copies around tea-rooms etc . This minimises waste as magazines are only sent to Champions who request them .
As the country emerged from coronavirus restrictions at work , it was evident that some companies were more risk-averse than others and it has been very helpful for event planning to have the Champions routinely feeding in information regarding the changes in practice at their workplace .
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