A novel Approach to Developing Interprofessional Education using Hydra

Interprofessional education occurs when students from two or more professions learn about, from, and with each other to enable effective collaboration and improve health outcomes (WHO 2010). Starting in October 2022 the suite of health related courses at USW expanded to include operating department practitioners, and physiotherapists and occupational therapists on part time degrees. With this in mind an immersive simulation was developed within our state of the art hydra simulation facility. The Hydra Simulation Centre, provides a unique learning and teaching environment within higher education and is used to conduct immersive, simulated scenarios for a variety of students. Hydra is a training tool that enables the monitoring of group dynamics, real-time leadership and naturalistic decision  making. Hydra methodology has long been embedded in the training of police and emergency service personnel for critical incident decision making, and its simulations have been conducted at USW for almost a decade. Hydra is now a core feature of many undergraduate and postgraduate courses.<br/

A Relational Analysis of the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) in Pakistan

This article offers a relational analysis of the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) in Pakistan. Moving beyond static frameworks, it conceptualizes PTM as an emergent assemblage constituted through evolving social relations. Examining movement-generated sources and digital traces, it traces how relational mechanisms—such as transforming private grief into collective claims and performative protest—shape its identity and agency. The analysis highlights the roles of embodied action, non-human actors, and internal tensions, revealing dynamics obscured by conventional approaches. It contributes to debates on non-violent ethnopolitical mobilization under militarized governance, demonstrating the value of a relational lens for understanding social movements

China’s stance in United Nations General Assembly Special Emergency Sessions on Ukraine

This study examines China’s stance in United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Emergency Sessions on Ukraine through the lens of securitisation theory, situating it within the broader historical trajectory of China’s UNGA practices since its admission in 1971. The study demonstrates that China’s rhetorical strategy is not an isolated response to the Ukraine crisis but part of a long-standing pattern of ideological securitisation and pragmatic desecuritisation. In the Ukraine debates, China desecuritised the war itself by framing it as a ‘situation’ resolvable through dialogue, while securitising systemic threats such as NATO expansion, unilateral sanctions, and Cold War mentality. This allowed China to protect strategic partnership with Russia, while upholding UN Charter principles, and appeal to the Global South’s concerns. The findings contribute to securitisation theory by showing that securitisation is best understood diachronically as a repertoire of practices evolving over time, and that multilateral forums such as the UNGA function as arenas of normative contestation and coalition-building rather than sites of emergency decision-making. Institutionally, the analysis underscores the UNGA’s role during Security Council paralysis as a stage for great-power discursive competition

Geographical and temporal variations in the provision of registered older people long term care home places in Wales

Deep-seated problems facing the residential and nursing care home sector have been compounded by the impacts of the pandemic, underfunding and the cost-of-living crisis. This study aims to investigate how patterns of access to registered residential and nursing care places changed in the period spanning lockdowns and demonstrate how spatial analytical techniques can be used to examine the potential impacts of ongoing pressures on geographical patterns of access. Findings identify variations in access to provision hidden within aggregate figures that can help stakeholders monitor the current and projected availability of places as part of an overall package of care provision

Social prescribing for people recovering from treatment for cancer: a systematic scoping review

Background: Social prescribing (SP) has emerged as a non-medical strategy to enhance cancer survivors’ well-being by addressing psychosocial challenges through diverse interventions. Despite growing evidence of benefits, a comprehensive synthesis of intervention effectiveness and implementation barriers remains limited. This scoping review updates current evidence on SP interventions, outcomes, and challenges among cancer survivors. Purpose: To identify and map SP interventions for post-treatment cancer survivors, assess their impact on well-being and quality of life, and summarise barriers and recommendations for improved accessibility and sustainability. Methods: Peer-reviewed studies involving adult cancer survivors that evaluated SP-related interventions with psychological, emotional, or quality of life outcomes were included. Reviews, editorials, conference abstracts, and non-English studies were excluded. Three databases (Scopus, PubMed, APA PsycINFO) were searched up to March 31, 2025. Data extraction captured study design, intervention type, setting, population, outcomes, and reported benefits or limitations. Narrative synthesis followed PRISMA-ScR and SWiM guidelines. Results: Thirty-two studies assessed seven intervention types: gardening, peer support, expressive writing, art therapy, physical activity, blue prescriptions, and spiritual care. These interventions enhanced emotional resilience, reduced stress, fostered social connections, and improved coping. Reported barriers included limited access to resources, participant engagement, professional support, and long-term sustainability. Conclusion: SP interventions provide significant psychological and emotional benefits for cancer survivors. Addressing accessibility, engagement, and sustainability challenges is essential. Future research should explore hybrid and digital SP models with structured professional involvement to improve reach and effectiveness