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We are very excited to share the #MELISSA  service impact evaluation. This Ripple Effects Mapping illustration has been produced following years of collated data and a series of workshops with service users from across the North East and North Cumbria. The evaluation has been a large piece of collaborative work led by Professor Greta Defeyter and Associate Professor Alan Platt from Northumbria University. The illustration highlights the geographical area supported, initiative

ASPiH Conference 2026, 25 - 27 November at the Harrogate Convention Centre The ASPiH Conference 2026 has now launched - with abstract submissions  now open! The ASPiH 2026 conference is taking place from the 25 - 27 November 2026  at the Harrogate Convention Centre. With the pre-conference workshops taking place on Wednesday the 25th,  and the main conference and exhibition taking place on the 26th and 27th. ASPiH conference is one of the leading simulation events in Europe,

The National Simulation Technician Awards 2026 celebrate the skill, creativity, and dedication of simulation technicians across healthcare, education, and industry.   Often working behind the scenes, simulation technicians are the backbone of high-quality simulation. From designing immersive learning environments and maintaining complex technology, to supporting faculty and ensuring psychological safety for learners, their impact is felt every day—but rarely recognised.   Th