How community support can help patients and save the NHS
Our researchers have shown how local voluntary groups improve the wellbeing of patients with long-term health conditions — and make us all happier and healthier.
How is gaming technology helping amputees use prosthetic limbs?
Our researchers have developed virtual reality software with the potential to improve the way the NHS trains patients to use prosthetic limbs forever
How can a 3D printer help a child breathe?
Our researchers are using 3D printing to make a face mask that fits better
Blowing the whistle on traditional sports coaching
Over-specialised training methods are driving young people away from sports. Our researcher has created a new gameplan.
Our research into antibiotics is helping surgeons carry out life-changing work
Our research has helped surgeons make informed decisions on how to treat and minimise joint replacement infections — transforming patient outcomes.
How thermal imaging could help improve post-caesarean care
A new technique could give clinicians a fast, reliable way of spotting wound infections — and could even help rationalise the use of antibiotics
How can virtual reality make you feel less pain?
Our researchers have created a VR game which is helping burns victims cope with painful medical procedures
How could a specially designed bra help women with breast cancer?
Our team of researchers have designed a bra that could make radiotherapy more dignified – and help to better target treatment to the breast
Reducing health inequalities for mothers and babies
Culture and communication barriers can prevent migrant women from accessing maternity care. Our work on the ORAMMA project is helping to develop a solution