Xploro ®

This is Issy.

When she was 13 she was diagnosed with Ewing's Sarcoma. Now, aged 20, she’s cancer-free, but when she was ill nobody told her what to expect and that made her feel scared, anxious and alone.

But this problem isn’t unique to Issy.

Across the board provision of information preparing children for hospitalisation is poor. The few resources that hospitals do have, such as books and leaflets, become worn out quickly and are costly to replace and there aren’t enough play staff to spend time with children, preparing them for procedures.

But research shows that if you provide patients with information prior to treatment you reduce their stress and anxiety and improve their clinical outcomes.

Dom Raban, Xploro co-founder and Issy’s dad, decided that it was about time we give our children the information they need and deserve and so his company have developed Xploro®...

At the heart of Xploro are the children and young people that use it.

Prototypes are always tested by patients, parents and clinicians to support continuous improvement and to ensure a robust and meaningful experience.

The jewel in our user-centred design crown is our Expert Advisory Board, made up of twelve 9 to 17 years olds

The group includes youngsters from across the UK, each with differing experiences of hospitals. Some have never needed to go to hospital, some have been through extensive treatments and have since been given the all clear, whilst others are still undergoing treatment.

We meet regularly to share feedback and ideas for new features. Whether it be a new game idea, designing an emoji set or simply telling us that we’ve got it wrong, their input is central to the ongoing development of Xploro and we rely on them to do what kids do best, speak their mind.