The Society has initiated a modest scheme to help members having difficulty returning to work in the field of health physics after a career break, perhaps to raise a family or because of long-term illness.  The Society may be able to offer some limited financial assistance.  For example, this could be to pay for child-care for attending a short course, or perhaps the fees for a course or conference.  Applicants should write to the SRP Secretary setting out the case.  Supporting information should include the length and reason for the career break and full details of the support being sought.

Each case will be considered on its merits.  General guidelines are:

• minimum length of break 3 years.

• child-care for absence of up to one week, to enable attendance at an event that will enhance prospects of returning to work in health physics;
• fees for attendance at a short course or conference (max one week) to update knowledge;
• travel and subsistence to attend such an event.