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Virtual Reality & Simulation in Mental Health

Wed, 29 Jan 2025

Virtual, Online

“Every Interventional Radiology procedure is carried out under local anaesthetic meaning the patient is awake. Using the (VR) headset helps block pain receptors and helps them to take their mind off of what is happening. You can see that it works because the machines show their vital signs stabilise during the procedure while wearing the headset.”

Andrea Hattabi, Senior Sister for Interventional Radiology, Medway NHS Foundation Trust, March 2024

“VR experiences can help healthcare professionals develop a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by individuals with sight loss. By immersing themselves in virtual environments that simulate visual impairments, trainees can gain empathy, sensitivity and awareness, which are essential qualities for delivering patient-centred care.”

Digital future becomes a reality for learners at Gloucestershire Hospitals’, Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, May 2024

Virtual Reality (VR) is increasingly integrated into healthcare to enhance patient care. When paired with simulation, VR is becoming a common tool for training and education. It immerses clinicians in realistic simulations of procedures, allowing them to practice techniques effectively and cost-efficiently.

The Virtual Reality and Simulation Summit emphasises the practical application of these technologies in current clinical practice. Rather than focusing on theoretical concepts, the summit features real-world case studies demonstrating how VR and simulation are actively improving medical practice today. Attendees will gain valuable insights into these practical benefits.

This conference will enable you to:

  • Network with colleagues who are working to implement virtual reality and simulation in healthcare

  • Understand the national context and potential

  • Improve your understanding of how we can bring virtual reality and simulation together to improve training and education of clinicians

  • Reflect on case studies in various areas where virtual reality is being implemented in clinical and mental health practice

  • Understand the practicalities of implementing Virtual Reality for Patients in a Hospital Setting

  • Ensure organisational support and understand the economic case for this technology

  • Understand how the use of simulation can improve patient care

  • Understand how simulation involving virtual patients can improve training efficiency and cut costs

  • Learn from case studies including
    -  supporting children with a stammer to speak
    -  preparing children for surgery
    -  supporting recovery from major-trauma
    -  training future pharmacists

  • Supports CPD professional development and acts as revalidation evidence. This course provides 5 Hrs training for CPD subject to peer group approval for revalidation purposes 

Exhibition & Sponsorship Packages

This conference offers a valuable opportunity for industry suppliers to personally meet with their target audience where they will have time to talk and demonstrate the benefits of their products. High quality specialist audiences make having a presence at our events a highly targeted and cost effective marketing channel.

Why Exhibit?

Having a presence at this event will give you the opportunity to:

  • Demonstrate your product, system or service
  • Network and engage with your key audience  
  • Generate new business leads
  • Gain exposure for your brand and raise the profile of your organisation
  • Understand the current needs of your audience and challenges they’re facing
  • Update your knowledge of national policy and local developments  

Enquire

Contact Sarah Jane for exhibition and sponsorship prices, or to discuss a tailored package to suit your needs and budget.

Fee Options

Virtual NHS, Schools, Care and Public Sector

£295.00

(£354.00)

Virtual Voluntary sector & charities

£250.00

(£300.00)

Virtual Commercial organisations

£495.00

(£594.00)

(Prices in brackets include VAT)

Discounts

Additional delegate discount:

A discount of 15% will be applied to fees for any extra delegates.

Online discount:

A discount of 10% will be applied if you pay using the website.

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