Tag: virtual reality

Virtual Reality and Dementia Care In England

Emerging Evidence and Future Directions

Sheppy B. British Journal of Healthcare Management 2025;31(10):1-4.
(Dementia represents one of the most significant public health challenges in England, affecting around 982000 individuals, with this figure predicted to reach 1.4 million by 2040 (Alzheimer’s Research UK, 2025). This article explores the emerging evidence base supporting virtual reality applications for people with dementia in England. It draws on research, theoretical models and policy developments, offering insights into how virtual reality could be integrated into dementia care pathways.)

Article link: Virtual reality and dementia care in England: emerging evidence and future directions | British Journal of Healthcare Management
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Digital Mental Health

The January edition of Digital Mental Health current awareness bulletin, produced by Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust, is now available to view and download.

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Digital mental health

Current Awareness Bulletin

The December edition of digital mental health, produced by Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust, is now available to view or download.

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COVID-19

13 Things on the internet to lift your spirits right now

It is unpleasant, frightening and often lonely to be living in the time of a global pandemic.  But as the Coronavirus’ continuing spread contains people across the world in isolation in our homes, good citizens of the internet have stepped up to help fill the void of physical human connection.

Here are a few things that have distracted, delighted and entertained us in the strange, new, primarily virtual reality.