Cambridge tech company brings new perspective to NHS surgical training

Cambridge tech company brings new perspective to NHS surgical training

By Liz Wells 25 February 2026

St Mark's National Bowel Hospital has partnered with Cambridge-based technology company Revolve Labs to produce an immersive VR training module.

Midlands trust first to use virtual reality technology in spinal surgery

By Liz Wells 28 October 2025

Surgeons at University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM) have become the first in the UK to use new virtual reality technology during spinal surgery.

Devon trust leads the way in virtual reality immersive therapy

By Liz Wells 11 July 2025

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust (TSDFT) has been using new virtual reality (VR) immersive technology to help patients with chronic pain conditions manage their conditions.

Virtual reality vision of Scotland's most advanced hospital launches

By Liz Wells 03 April 2025

Scotland’s health secretary Neil Gray has opened a virtual reality vision of the country’s most advanced hospital.

Virtual reality trial helps patients relax

By Liz Wells 27 February 2025

Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital, in Margate, is running a pilot study offering virtual reality (VR) headsets to people who have had surgery, to see if it helps people relax and reduces pain.

Virtual reality and wearable technology projects aim to cut drug deaths

By Liz Wells 18 October 2024

The government has awarded £12m to projects across the UK that are researching innovative technology to support people with addictions.

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