The actors from Birdsong have provided exemplary support for communication and clinical training for healthcare professionals enabling over 2000 learners days of training in the last three years. They are well prepared for their roles, reliable and professional in their approach to the programme and have been a major asset to the delivery of our training.

The University of Glasgow Undergraduate Medical School has used actors to teach our students communications skills for over 20 years. Feedback from thousands of our students, and tutors, highlights how invaluable they find the roleplay sessions as they learn communication skills in a safe, supported environment. The actors are central to this with their inherent roleplay skills and ability to provide effective and constructive feedback to our students. We could not teach this essential skill without the dedication, professionalism and support from the actors.

I have had the pleasure to work with the actors from Birdsong for over two decades. The actors are always professional, well prepared and respectful of staff and students. Each actor brings their unique perspective and skill to the role play which enhances the interpretation of the scenarios, resulting in a dynamic and enriching experience for the students. They are integral to the veterinary course at the University of Glasgow.