As proud members of the Corporate Council of ASPiH (the Association for Simulated Practice in Healthcare), Peel Roleplay welcomes the publication of the 2024 Simulation Survey Report. This landmark study offers a decade-long perspective on the state of simulation across health and social care in the UK — highlighting successes, ongoing challenges, and urgent opportunities for action.
Why This Report Matters
The survey, with over 100 responses and input from national focus groups, provides the clearest snapshot yet of how simulation is being used across NHS Trusts, Higher Education Institutions, Primary Care, and industry partners.
“Simulation is no longer an optional extra — it’s an essential tool for safe, effective healthcare education. This report shows how far we’ve come, but also where we need to go next.”
— Peel Roleplay Corporate Council Statement
Key Findings at a Glance
- Strategic Gaps: Simulation is widespread, but rarely embedded into organisational strategy.
- Resourcing Challenges: Limited funding, infrastructure, and protected faculty time continue to hinder progress.
- Technology in Transition: VR, XR and AI are on the rise, but adoption is slowed by cost and evaluation uncertainty.
- Evaluation Shortfalls: Robust, standardised impact measures remain inconsistent across the sector.
Our Perspective as Corporate Council Members
Peel Roleplay supports ASPiH’s call to action:
- Embed Simulation in Strategy – align with regulators and workforce planning.
- Resource Sustainably – secure funding models, shared procurement and infrastructure.
- Invest in Faculty – structured pathways for simulation educators and technicians.
- Adopt Technology Wisely – with rigorous, evidence-based evaluation.
- Evaluate with Consistency – building a national repository of impact case studies.
Looking Ahead
At ASPiH 2025 in Bournemouth, we look forward to advancing the conversation on funding, evaluation, strategy, and innovation. Peel Roleplay is committed to:
- Championing simulation as a core part of health and social care strategy
- Supporting cross-sector partnerships that turn recommendations into action
- Contributing case studies, evidence and expertise to the national dialogue
Read the Full Report
The full ASPiH Simulation Survey Report 2024 is available here: Read the Report on aspih.org.uk