A dynamic, exciting programme about how the body works, using virtual reality for kids.
Education for Kids
With our partners in NHS NW London, we are offering a ‘Body Works’ programme for kids aged 7-11 delivered by expert clinicians. This will be done in the metaverse so children can have a more fun, immersive experience. We have also shared advice on physical and mental health as well as careers advice to secondary school children. This has been done online and in schools.
WHY?
Why are we running this programme?
This is part of NHS Northwest London project to reduce health inequalities. Education is a major factor linked to poor health outcomes. So we’ve putting together a series of health education webinars with our partners to show children aged 7-11 about how the body works. Evidence shows healthcare, partnering with schools, families and communities reduces health inequalities and promotes wellbeing.
What is the metaverse?
The metaverse is digital landscape to offer an immersive experience which allows a fun way to bring expert clinicians and children together to improve learning – and can be used especially effectively in health education. Using interactive digital models, we bring teaching to life. A report from PWC showed the impact the metaverse can have.
Do I need a VR Headset?
Nope. You can see what we see with our headset. If you have your own headset you can join us in our virtual practice. We also have a limited number of headsets that you can use at our real life GP Practice.
Health education is key to confidence in self care. We are working with our research colleagues to measure the impact on children’s knowledge, skills and confidence in their own health.
Benefits
Lead by clinicians
Our fab exepert clinicans lead fun and interactive sessions.
Innovative Technology
Using latest technology for a better learning experience for kids.
Confidence
We encourage learning and participation, whatever their current level of understanding.
WHAT
What is the kids health education programme?
A fun interactive Programme of webinars. All sessions will be for 30 minutes. They’re free. Book online where you can see more information for each session.
Fun. Interactive. 30 mins.
| Date | Topic | Special Topics | Speaker |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBC | Skin | Give me some skin. | GP |
| TBC | Heart | TikTok, don’t stop. | GP |
| TBC | Lungs | Take my breath away. | Physician Associate |
| TBC | Tummy | Tubes & poos. | GP |
| TBC | Hearing | Listen up. | Nurse |
| TBC | Seeing | Eye, eye captain. | Optician |
| TBC | Muscles & bones | Head, shoulders, knees & toes. | Physiotherapist |
| TBC | Brain | Everyone’s brainy. | GP |
| TBC | Kidneys | Wee can’t miss this | Clinical Pharmacist |
| 12:00 | teeth | A bite about teeth | Dentist |
Attend & contribute to webinars.
You even get fun homework (!)
If you want to you can even run a session with us.
It’s easy to join and we’re pretty confident you’ll enjoy it and will learn lots too…
