Empathy -the ability to stand in another’s shoes and see the world from their perspective. Is this is a quality that professionals in health and social care can learn? Why is it important? And, if we take the view empathy can be learnt, how can we teach it? In this blog I will share the learning from using a creative method of assessment with students on a vocational degree programme. My students inspired me and maybe in turn you might be inspired to be more creative. There a