Under the new pay arrangements their hours of work are to be increased with no corresponding increase in pay, in effect, a 7% pay cut over the next few years.
At the last ballot, 83% of radiographers rejected the proposals. The fear is that they will lead to highly qualified and experienced staff leaving the profession and deter others from training.
I have been a radiographer for more than 20 years and am considering my future options. It is not just the cancer plan that could be derailed by the shortage of radiographers.
Delyth Hughes
Flint, Flintshire
MISDIRECTED CASH: The report by Doctors for Reform would appear to be the tip of the iceberg. Most of the increased spending on healthcare by this government is going on a burgeoning bureaucracy to manage less money going into healthcare delivery.
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I am midway through a chemotherapy regime, following surgery, which includes the drug oxaliplatin. This combination increases by 20% the chances of being disease free after five years. The average complete course costs about £10,000. It is not allowed to be prescribed under the NHS, despite its proven ability in reducing recurrence of this disease. There are more expensive treatments recognised for use in the NHS.
I am privileged to have private medical insurance yet I am embarrassed when talking to other bowel cancer sufferers who cannot gain access to this drug.
James Sangster
Shepperton, Middlesex