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At ActEd we are passionate about bringing good communication skills to the healthcare environment. Our mission is to contribute to developing effective and compassionate communication at times of great stress and anxiety with and within healthcare teams. 

Simulation and role-play are on the increase in the medical profession - this is because they offer the opportunity to learn in a safe environment. Effective communication is essential to medical professionals, helping them to build trust and improve clinical outcomes. 

ActEd grew from identifying a need. Good communication does not come naturally to everyone and without support through training those with poor skills are left floundering as they enter a profession that relies heavily on a practitioner’s ability to talk, to listen and to empathise. In clinical environments it is often difficult for healthcare workers to ask the questions, “How well did I do?”, “Did you feel comfortable?”, “Was I clear?” Without feedback, poor communication is repeated and reinforced. We at ActEd aim to break this cycle.