Aurora Health Physics Services Ltd

"From Alpha to Gamma: Specialist Radiation Equipment Training Session" This week, Neil Dorling, one of Aurora’s experienced Site Managers, and Jon Taylor (RPA and RWA), hosted a hands-on training session designed to give our trainees a deeper look at a wide range of radiation detection and measurement equipment. This is part of Aurora’s Skills, Knowledge and Experience (SKE) initiative to ensure that those coming into radiation protection learn from experienced staff and benefit from all that knowledge. Held on-site, the session allowed trainees to explore, handle, and ask questions about specialised instruments, with expert guidance on their purpose, operation, and best-use scenarios. Neil and Jon emphasised the importance of being familiar with the full range of available equipment, especially when conducting dynamic assessments in the field. Trainees had the opportunity to learn about the use of GammaEye, High Resolution Gamma Spectrometry detectors, contamination floor probes, liquid scintillation counters (LSC). The trainees are got the opportunity to use x-ray measurement devices, gamma land survey equipment and the AlphaGuard, which is used for radon measurements. One trainee remarked, “It was great to get hands-on with gear like the Triathler and GammaSpec —we hear about them, but actually seeing how they work makes all the difference.” Sessions like this reinforce the culture of continuous learning and safety that underpins our approach to radiation protection and site operations. Thanks to Neil and Jon for taking the time to pass on their knowledge and experience.

"From Alpha to Gamma: Specialist Radiation Equipment Training Session" This week, Neil Dorling, one of Aurora’s experienced Site Managers, and Jon Taylor (RPA and RWA), hosted a hands-on training session designed to give our trainees a deeper look at a wide range of radiation detection and measurement equipment. This is part of Aurora’s Skills, Knowledge and Experience (SKE) initiative to ensure that those coming into radiation protection learn from experienced staff and benefit from all that knowledge. Held on-site, the session allowed trainees to explore, handle, and ask questions about specialised instruments, with expert guidance on their purpose, operation, and best-use scenarios. Neil and Jon emphasised the importance of being familiar with the full range of available equipment, especially when conducting dynamic assessments in the field. Trainees had the opportunity to learn about the use of GammaEye, High Resolution Gamma Spectrometry detectors, contamination floor probes, liquid scintillation counters (LSC). The trainees are got the opportunity to use x-ray measurement devices, gamma land survey equipment and the AlphaGuard, which is used for radon measurements. One trainee remarked, “It was great to get hands-on with gear like the Triathler and GammaSpec —we hear about them, but actually seeing how they work makes all the difference.” Sessions like this reinforce the culture of continuous learning and safety that underpins our approach to radiation protection and site operations. Thanks to Neil and Jon for taking the time to pass on their knowledge and experience.

🚑 Emergency First Aid at Work Training. This week, our team completed Emergency First Aid at Work training — an important step in making sure we're prepared, whether we're on site, visiting clients, in the office or at home. The training included practical sessions, covering scenarios like CPR, choking, burns, and unconscious casualties. It gave us the opportunity to build confidence in how we might respond if something unexpected were to happen. As a team that often works in varied environments, it's important to us that everyone feels capable and equipped to handle emergency situations safely and calmly. Being trained in first aid isn’t just about compliance — it’s about looking after each other and the people around us. Thanks to our trainers from RSK Dan Brockbank & Duaine Taylor for sharing their experience with us and providing an engaging course.

🚑 Emergency First Aid at Work Training. This week, our team completed Emergency First Aid at Work training — an important step in making sure we're prepared, whether we're on site, visiting clients, in the office or at home. The training included practical sessions, covering scenarios like CPR, choking, burns, and unconscious casualties. It gave us the opportunity to build confidence in how we might respond if something unexpected were to happen. As a team that often works in varied environments, it's important to us that everyone feels capable and equipped to handle emergency situations safely and calmly. Being trained in first aid isn’t just about compliance — it’s about looking after each other and the people around us. Thanks to our trainers from RSK Dan Brockbank & Duaine Taylor for sharing their experience with us and providing an engaging course.

🤝 Raj attends the Heads of Profession Network Meeting. The SRP Heads of Profession was set up to bring together organisations working in radiation protection to discuss key issues that are affecting the radiation protection community as a whole. It also gives the opportunity to network. Raj was delighted to attend the recent meeting, held near Sellafield. One of the areas of focus currently is the need to address recruitment and retention challenges within the radiation protection community, which is an area that Raj leads on at Aurora.

🧑🌾 Aurora Allotment: Celebrating the First Harvest Spring has arrived at Aurora Allotment, and with it comes the first harvest of daffodils. These vibrant flowers are a symbol of renewal and a testament to the sustainable practices embraced by our team. The Aurora Allotment is dedicated to eco-friendly gardening, and the blooming daffodils are a beautiful reminder of the impact of organic farming and composting. As we gather these first blooms, we celebrate not only the arrival of spring but also our commitment to sustainability. Here's to a season of growth, green living and expanding our plot. 🏵️

🧑🌾 Aurora Allotment: Celebrating the First Harvest Spring has arrived at Aurora Allotment, and with it comes the first harvest of daffodils. These vibrant flowers are a symbol of renewal and a testament to the sustainable practices embraced by our team. The Aurora Allotment is dedicated to eco-friendly gardening, and the blooming daffodils are a beautiful reminder of the impact of organic farming and composting. As we gather these first blooms, we celebrate not only the arrival of spring but also our commitment to sustainability. Here's to a season of growth, green living and expanding our plot. 🏵️

🤝 Raj attends the Heads of Profession Network Meeting. The SRP Heads of Profession was set up to bring together organisations working in radiation protection to discuss key issues that are affecting the radiation protection community as a whole. It also gives the opportunity to network. Raj was delighted to attend the recent meeting, held near Sellafield. One of the areas of focus currently is the need to address recruitment and retention challenges within the radiation protection community, which is an area that Raj leads on at Aurora.

This World Book Day we asked the Team at Aurora what their current or favourite read is......

This World Book Day we asked the Team at Aurora what their current or favourite read is......