The Simulation Partnership for Advancing Regional Knowledge (SPARK) was established by our first HILS director, Dr Makani Purva in 2016.
Passionate for all things sim, Dr Purva established SPARK, a simulation-specific network designed to expand and share knowledge, ideas, resources, expertise, and projects.
The ever-growing SPARK network now comprises of:
Since the launch of SPARK in 2016, we have been thrilled to host seven annual region-wide SPARK conferences, further bridging the gap between trusts. The SPARK network is intended for anyone with an interest in Clinical Simulation, ranging from Consultants, to AHPs, Midwives, Nurses, and even Paramedics!