Wing Factors

Our journey began at Whittington Health NHS Trust, thanks to a serendipitous meeting in the Project Wingman ‘First-Class’ lounge. Senior EM Trainee Dr Robert Lloyd and Captain Alex Jolly started talking about simulation training in the NHS – it was clear that there was an exciting opportunity for shared learning. A week later, pilots in uniform started to observe in situ simulation, gaining experience in the clinical environment and producing simple, clear HF feedback supported by aviation examples. A pilot study of 20 simulations proved to be a success, resulting in funding for a larger scale programme across 5 specialties. The programme has now expanded to more hospitals and Trusts. Our involvement in a multi-specialty simulation training programme has since been recognised by HSJ panellists for its outstanding contribution to improving healthcare, shortlisted for the ‘Best Educational Programme for the NHS’ category in its 2021 awards.