Teleradiology companies provide remote radiology reporting services, enabling timely interpretation of medical images outside the physical boundaries of NHS hospitals. These services are increasingly vital in supporting the NHS with workforce pressures, reducing reporting backlogs and improving access to diagnostics across regions and timeframes.
As demand grows and expectations evolve, it is more important than ever for teleradiology providers to come together to share insight, address common challenges and shape consistent, high-quality standards across the sector.
The AXREM Teleradiology Working Group offers a neutral, member-led platform to do just that. The group is currently focused on several key priorities:
- Tender Process Reform: Working with NHS Supply Chain to simplify and streamline procurement processes.
- Improving Perception: Promoting the clinical value of teleradiology and its role in supporting NHS staff and patient care.
• Responsible Use of AI: Encouraging thoughtful, relevant use of AI in procurement and service delivery.
• Collaboration with RCR: Engaging with the Royal College of Radiologists on data, quality, and advocacy initiatives.
• Exploring Digital Platforms: Assessing tools like Medtech Compass to support visibility and comparison of teleradiology services.
Why Teleradiology Matters
Teleradiology is a clinically led, technology-enabled solution that helps the NHS deliver timely, high-quality diagnostic reporting. It supports:
- Reduced Waiting Times: Faster turnaround of imaging reports, especially during evenings, weekends and peak demand.
- Workforce Support: Flexible capacity to help manage staff shortages and reduce burnout.
- Operational Efficiency: Improved service resilience and smarter use of resources.
- Better Patient Outcomes: Timely diagnosis and treatment planning, regardless of geography.
Teleradiology is not a substitute for NHS radiology teams, it is a strategic partner in delivering safe, effective, and equitable care.
AXREM Teleradiology Activities include:
- Teleradiology: A Vital Partner in Modern NHS Care Teleradiology: A Vital Partner in Modern NHS Care – AXREM
- AXREM Response to The Guardian Article and the Royal College of Radiologists Workforce Report AXREM Response to The Guardian Article and the Royal College of Radiologists Workforce Report – AXREM
If you are a company working in the teleradiology space and would like to find out more about this group please email: info@axrem.org.uk
Teleradiology Professional Advisory Group (TPAG)
The Teleradiology Professional Advisory Group (TPAG) brings together leading organisations involved in the delivery of teleradiology services across the UK to collaborate on matters of shared interest, promote best practice and contribute to the development of high-quality diagnostic imaging services. The group provides a forum for members to discuss common challenges, emerging opportunities, regulatory developments, workforce considerations and the evolving role of teleradiology within the wider healthcare system.
Supported by AXREM through dedicated Secretariat services, TPAG operates within a structured and compliant governance framework that ensures transparent, ethical and productive collaboration between members. The group facilitates regular meetings, stakeholder engagement and knowledge sharing, enabling members to develop common positions on issues affecting the sector and to contribute collectively to discussions with NHS organisations, policymakers, regulators and professional bodies.
TPAG plays an important role in helping shape the future of teleradiology in the UK by providing industry expertise and practical insight into the delivery of remote reporting services. Through collaboration and engagement, the group supports initiatives that enhance service quality, improve patient access to diagnostic expertise, encourage innovation and help address increasing demands on imaging services.
By operating under the AXREM umbrella, TPAG benefits from enhanced visibility, stronger connections across the healthcare ecosystem and access to AXREM’s established networks and advocacy activities. This ensures that the voice of the teleradiology sector is represented in key healthcare discussions and that members are well positioned to influence policy, share expertise and support the continued advancement of diagnostic services for the benefit of patients and healthcare providers across the UK.