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
Tackling dental anxiety at its roots
Avoiding the dentist can lead to lifelong health problems. We’re helping children face their fears.
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
Finding new insights into progressive MS
Sheffield Hallam-led research could help identify much-needed new treatments for progressive stages of multiple sclerosis
Helping breast cancer patients make life-changing decisions
Mortality rates are higher for breast cancer patients over 70. We developed a unique tool to help them get the best possible treatment.
Working with parkrun on pioneering research
The Advanced Wellbeing Centre (AWRC) is working with parkrun, the revolutionary global physical activity movement, to conduct pioneering research into how it improves health and wellbeing.
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
Harnessing the power of song to spread life-saving health messages
Mothers have sung lullabies to their babies for thousands of years. We’ve found a new way to use this age-old tradition.
Robotics for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are being supported during clinical appointments by robots, developed in a partnership between the Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre (AWRC), Sheffield Children's Hospital and the Children's Hospital Charity.