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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

We are delighted to announce that Craig Dores was appointed to the role North East & North Cumbria Regional Simulation Technician Champion, representing both the North East Simulation Network (NESN) and ASPiH at the end of 2025. This role has been established to strengthen engagement, enhance networking opportunities, and support the professional development of Simulation Technicians across the region and the wider UK. Before moving into clinical simulation, Craig served as a

The Make the Save  campaign, led by the Faculty of Patient Safety (FPS) in partnership with the Resuscitation Council, regional NHS Foundation Trust volunteers, and local football clubs, aims to improve survival rates from cardiac arrest through public CPR education. The FPS was established to deliver timely educational resources tailored to the North East and North Cumbria, where cardiac arrest mortality rates among middle-aged men exceed national averages. In 2021, the Nort