Ben Malone

Founder of @vaecareuk & Freelance Content Creator

#UTB

[Ben Malone @benmaloneuk]

@secondtierpod

[Vae Care @vaecareuk]

"There's nothing better than memories."

For him, it was the chance to revisit places from his childhood. For her, it was simply an opportunity to switch off from everything they have been going through for a little while.

@DougieMacStoke
#vr #hospice #tech

[Vae Care @vaecareuk]

Off to the Bavarian Alps. 🏔️ No passports required.

A shared trip to the German mountains for this lovely couple from Katharine House Hospice. 💙

@KHHospice #vr #hospice #alps

[Vae Care @vaecareuk]

"To infinity and beyond" 🧑🏻‍🚀

We are incredibly excited to be partnering with The Dorothy Project.

For years, our virtual field trips have taken people to coastlines, mountains and towns around the world. This time, we're taking them beyond it. 🌍🚀

#hospice #space
@KHHospice

[Vae Care @vaecareuk]

She is always eager for another adventure. ⛰️

One of our regular VR participants at Hilderstone Hall completely immersed in her latest virtual field trip. 💙

This time, she was exploring the beautiful Algarve coastline in Portugal.🏖️

#vr #carehome #adventure @Barchester_care

[Vae Care @vaecareuk]

“Especially when you’ve been an outdoor person like me, who can’t do it anymore”. “The video brings all this back.” 💙

@KHHospice @KeeleUniversity @TNLComFund #vr #hospice #mentalhealth

[Vae Care @vaecareuk]

A couple from Dougie Mac taking in the views from the summit of Pico do Arieiro in Madeira. 💙

One moment you’re sitting comfortably in a chair in Stoke-on-Trent. The next, you’re soaring above the mountains. ⛰️

@DougieMacStoke
#hospice #vr #madeira

[Vae Care @vaecareuk]

“It’s like experiencing nature, a different way”

That’s exactly it.💡We’re not trying to replace the real thing. We’re just making it accessible again for people who may not be able to get there as easily anymore. 💙

A moment from a recent session at @KHHospice

#hospice #vr

[Vae Care @vaecareuk]

A couple of moments from Katharine House Hospice during a recent virtual field trip to the Peak District. ⛰️💙

@KHHospice #vr #mentalhealth #socialcare

[Belong Villages @BelongVillages]

Our Belong Newcastle-under-Lyme customers have been racing across the world via #virtualreality 🌍✈️🛕

The sessions are possible thanks to facilitator @vaecareuk + support from The National Lottery Community Fund.

Full story 👇

#NewcastleUnderLyme #Staffordshire #Dementia

[Vae Care @vaecareuk]

A very special moment with one of our returning VR participants at @KHHospice , who first took part in our pilot study in 2021.

It was incredibly heartwarming to see that she still has so much passion and love for what we have been building, even after all this time. ✨💙

[Vae Care @vaecareuk]

“Anytime!” 💬 That’s how often this lovely lady said she’d be happy to watch our VR videos.

Together, these two ladies from Hilderstone Hall explored Germany in our VR field trip experience.🩵

@Barchester_care @PICOXR @TNLComFund
#vr #mentalhealth #socialcare #technology

[Vae Care @vaecareuk]

This lovely lady from Hilderstone Hall was completely engaged and loving her VR field trip to the Peak District. ⛰

She was fully absorbed in the moment, pointing at something she had seen above her with a smile on her face. 💙

#vr #mentalhealth #carehome #tnlcommunityfund

[Vae Care @vaecareuk]

“You’ll be in the doldrums and then you come and watch that and feel great.” 💬

Her reaction says everything. These sessions offer a boost, a shift in how the day feels, and a moment of brightness when it’s needed most.💙

#vr #mentalhealth #hospice
@TNLComFund
@DougieMacStoke

[Vae Care @vaecareuk]

“I’ve just relived my childhood… It’s taken me back 70 years.” 💬

His emotion was palpable as he took the headset off, a genuine reaction to reconnecting with somewhere that meant so much to him. 💙

#vr #mentalhealth #socialcare #memories #hospice
@TNLComFund
@DougieMacStoke

[Vae Care @vaecareuk]

“It just made me feel comfortable and happy.” 💬

This lovely lady from Hilderstone Hall shared how much she enjoyed the scenery in her VR experience.💙

She told us she’ll remember how much she enjoyed it, and that she felt safe, and that truly means the world to us. 🌏💙

#vr

[Vae Care @vaecareuk]

One participant from Hilderstone Hall Care Home told us she’d watch a video “every day”if she could, while a gentleman who is over 100 years old said it “felt like I was flying.” 🕊️

@Barchester_care #vr #carehome @TNLComFund

[Vae Care @vaecareuk]

“Over 100 Years Old” This lovely gentleman from Hilderstone Hall @Barchester_care, has been enjoying his virtual reality feel trips, proving that age is no barrier to adventure.🌍

Keep an eye out, he’ll be starring in a video later this week! 🎥💙

#carehome #vr #mentalhealth

[Vae Care @vaecareuk]

“You’ll have a job to get me out of this chair now” 💬

Hearing comments like this tells us we’re on the right track. 💙

@DougieMacStoke @TNLComFund
#hospice #vr #mentalhealth @PICOXR

[Vae Care @vaecareuk]

Immersive 360° VR videos bring real adventure, joy, and wellbeing benefits straight to those who need it most.

They can explore breathtaking locations such as Germany, Cornwall, Madeira and Thailand all from the comfort of their care setting.

#carehome #vr #mentalhealth