abstract: Drama lessons: consultant nurse in general surgery Brigid Reid is among the winners of The Health Foundation's leading practice through research award scheme. The award will allow Ms Reid, who works at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, to undertake research to evaluate 'the use of dramatised patient experiences to facilitate interpersonal skills development in nurses'. She will also be able to develop her Drama lessons: consultant nurse in general surgery Brigid Reid is among the winners of The Health leadership skills through personal development training. The leading practice through research scheme will be calling for new applications from March 15. For further details, access www.health.org.uk.