Innovate UK awards funding for AI workforce stress intervention

Cineon, a specialist in AI, immersive technology and eye-tracking for training and therapeutic applications, has been awarded Innovate UK funding to develop immersive stress intervention for NHS and police staff.

(c) Cineon

(c) Cineon

The company has partnered with Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust and the University of Bath to develop and test its immersive resource hub, ELE-Stress.

Dr Nick Peres, director of digital innovation & transformation, Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, said: ‘Supporting staff wellbeing is a major priority. This collaboration will help us explore new, evidence-based ways to provide that support, particularly for those returning to work after experiencing stress.'

ELE-Stress has been developed to: deliver preventative mental health support before issues escalate; provide real-time feedback using behavioural and physiological data; offer immersive, clinical interventions tailored to different roles and needs; reduce stigma by supporting users outside of clinical environments; and improve staff retention, reduce workplace stress related absences and burnout, and support workplace thriving

The initiative is part of innovation agency Innovate UK's £3.6m investment in digital therapeutic solutions for mental health.

Call for 'consistent national approach' on advanced practitioners

Call for 'consistent national approach' on advanced practitioners

By Lee Peart 11 May 2026

A ‘consistent national approach’ on advanced practitioners is needed to prevent confusion and inconsistency of care, according to the Royal College of Occupa...

Intensive recovery trusts appoint chief executives

By Lee Peart 11 May 2026

Chief executive appointments have been announced at two trusts on the Government’s Intensive Recovery programme.

Trust develops Violence Prevention and Reduction programme

By Lee Peart 08 May 2026

A Violence Prevention and Reduction programme has been developed by University Hospitals Sussex (UHSussex).


Popular articles by Lee Peart