Virtual Reality Headsets

Would you like to escape to a beach? Or practice some mindful breathing overlooking the sea? You can borrow a Virtual Reality headset from us for 8-weeks and do just that! We are excited to be the first health board in Wales to offer this innovative technology to our staff, which provides an immersive experience in which you get to relax, play games and be introduced to mindfulness in a novel way in the comfort of your own home. You can enjoy beautiful landscapes, practice relaxation techniques and learn basic mindfulness techniques.

VR headsets help stressed NHS staff escape reality - BBC News

If you would like to borrow one for 8-weeks please complete our Access Form.

Would you like to participate in our research?
We have been conducting ground-breaking research into this novel way of supporting staff, exploring the impact of the headsets on levels of insomnia, depression, anxiety, stress and professional quality of life. This important research is helping us to explore innovative ways of supporting staff wellbeing, not just in CTM, but in organisations across the country. Taking part in the research involves borrowing one of our virtual reality headsets for 8 weeks, using it for 10 minutes a day, and completing short questionnaires before and after the 8 weeks. Whilst you can borrow a headset without taking part in the research, we'd be really grateful if you could consider taking part. If you're interested in learning more about the research, please email us on CTM.WellbeingService@wales.nhs.uk.