About Limbs & Things
Improving patient outcomes through a realistic training experience
Advancing Clinical Training Through Medical Simulation
Limbs & Things is a global developer and manufacturer of medical simulation equipment and clinical skills trainers used by healthcare educators, universities, hospitals, and simulation centres worldwide.
Founded in 1990, our mission is to improve patient outcomes by providing realistic, repeatable training tools that allow healthcare professionals to practise procedures safely before performing them on real patients.
Today, our products support clinical education in over 100 countries and are trusted by medical schools, training hospitals, and professional certification programmes around the world.
Company Facts:
- Founded: 1990
- Founder: Margot Cooper, medical artist
- Headquarters: Bristol, United Kingdom
- Branches: Savannah, GA, USA. Dandenong South, VIC, Australia. Sollentuna, Sweden.
- Industry: Medical simulation and clinical skills training
- Products: Task trainers, procedural simulators, surgical training models
- Countries served: 100+
- Customers: Medical Schools, Hospitals, Simulation Centres, Universities, Government, Military, Health and Life Science programs
- Quality standards: ISO 9001 certified
Our Story
Limbs & Things was founded in 1990 by medical artist Margot Cooper, who recognised the need for a more ethical and accessible way to teach clinical procedures.
At the time, medical training often relied on cadavers or animal models. Margot believed that carefully designed anatomical simulators could provide a safer and more effective way for clinicians to learn and practise essential skills.
Working closely with doctors and educators, she began developing realistic training models that allowed healthcare professionals to rehearse procedures repeatedly in a controlled learning environment.
Over the past three decades, this vision has grown into a global company dedicated to advancing healthcare education through simulation.
What We Do
We design and manufacture medical simulation equipment that helps healthcare professionals learn and practice clinical procedures.
Our products include:
- Clinical skills task trainers
- Surgical simulation trainers
- Laparoscopic training systems
- Obstetrics and childbirth simulators
- Ultrasound-compatible training models
- Procedural training models for emergency and primary care
These simulation tools allow students and clinicians to develop competence and confidence before treating real patients.
Designed With Clinicians
Limbs & Things was founded in 1990 by medical artist Margot Cooper, who recognised the need for a more ethical and accessible way to teach clinical procedures.
At the time, medical training often relied on cadavers or animal models. Margot believed that carefully designed anatomical simulators could provide a safer and more effective way for clinicians to learn and practise essential skills.
Working closely with doctors and educators, she began developing realistic training models that allowed healthcare professionals to rehearse procedures repeatedly in a controlled learning environment.
Over the past three decades, this vision has grown into a global company dedicated to advancing healthcare education through simulation.
Research & Clinical Validation
Simulation plays a critical role in improving patient safety and clinical competence.
Our trainers are developed through iterative testing, clinician feedback, and academic collaboration to ensure they meet the needs of healthcare educators.
Several of our simulation models have been evaluated through clinical education research and are used within structured training programmes and certification pathways.
This evidence-informed approach helps ensure our products support effective learning outcomes for healthcare professionals.
Smith GK, Arza S, Ennen CS. Utility of a Simulation-Based Mastery Learning Curriculum for Teaching Labor and Delivery Procedures. Cureus. 2025 Oct 28;17(10):e95598. doi: 10.7759/cureus.95598. PMID: 41322862; PMCID: PMC12661915.
Cornthwaite K, Draycott T, Winter C, Lenguerrand E, Hewitt P, Bahl R. Validation of a novel birth simulator for impacted fetal head at cesarean section: An observational simulation study. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2023 Jan;102(1):43-50. doi: 10.1111/aogs.14432. Epub 2022 Nov 8. PMID: 36349412; PMCID: PMC9780722.
Global Reach
Simulation trainers from Limbs & Things are used by healthcare educators across the world.
Today, our products support clinical training in more than 100 countries, helping educators deliver high-quality simulation-based learning at every stage of medical education.
Our customers include:
Medical & Nursing Schools
Teaching Hospitals
Simulation Centres & Professional Training Organisations
Community Colleges
Manufacturing & Quality
Our simulation models are designed and produced using advanced materials and precision manufacturing techniques to achieve realistic tactile feedback and anatomical accuracy.
From developing products in collaboration with global key opinion leaders to manufacturing to the highest standards under our ISO 9001-certified Quality Management System. Our focus on customer satisfaction and continuous improvement drives everything we deliver.
We are committed to reducing our environmental impact and upholding strong ethical standards across all areas of our business. This dedication to responsible practices has been recognised with a "Committed" rating in our recent EcoVadis sustainability assessment.
Partnerships & Collaborations
We collaborate with healthcare organisations, academic institutions, and training providers worldwide to support the advancement of simulation-based education.
These partnerships help ensure our products align with real clinical practice, emerging medical technologies, and evolving educational needs.
Through these collaborations, we continue to innovate and expand the possibilities of simulation in healthcare training.
PROMPT Maternity Foundation
The close partnership with the PROMPT Maternity Foundation, led to the development of the PROMPT Birthing Simulator. This concept has evolved into the PROMPT Flex range, the market leading birthing range helping medical professionals make childbirth safer around the world.
FLS®
Official vendor of bespoke laparoscopic trainer boxes at exam quality
eoSurgical
Joined the Limbs & Things family with their portable laparoscopic trainers and instrument tracking software
Our Journey - Milestones at Limbs & Things
Leadership
Our leadership team brings together expertise in medical education, manufacturing, product development, and global healthcare training.
Together they guide the company's mission to improve patient outcomes through innovative simulation technology.
Leadership Team
Nick Hull, Managing Director
Nick has a wealth of experience in leading successful technology-driven businesses in global markets. As a Chartered Engineer and MBA, Nick’s background gives him a great insight into the development of both technical products and organizations.
Ray Braso, Operations Director
With over 25 years in Operational Management, Ray leads the manufacturing and operations in our Bristol factory. His expertise comes from working in a variety of markets, ranging from advanced technology to more traditional sectors including advanced aerospace components and plastics.
Anne Allin, Commercial Director
With a proven track record in commercial leadership, Anne steers the Marketing, Sales and Product Management teams across the whole business.
Liv Morris, Marketing Manager
Since joining Limbs in 2024, Liv's marketing expertise has strengthened the team and encouraged new ways of thinking across the business to promote new and existing products.
Phil Barker, Head of Product Management
Since working at Limbs, Phil has helped bring some of our flagship products to market. He now leads the Product Management team, helping to drive innovation & ensure that Limbs & Things are at the forefront of the medical simulation market.
Neil Grant, National Sales Manager
With over 15 years of experience in the medical device industry, Neil deeply understands customer requirements and motivations. With his team, he strives to consistently deliver the best products for any customer need.
Nick Gerolemou, Special Projects Manager
One of Limbs' longest serving members of staff, Nick has recent taken on the role of Special Projects Manager, and works alongside teams from across the healthcare sector to create new & innovative training simulators.
Pete D'Alessandro, R&D Manager
With a Master's in Product Design, Pete leads his team of developers who bring concepts and designs to life, from both our internal teams and partner clinicians.
Sarah MacCallum, Customer Service Manager
Customer service is at the heart of Limbs & Things’ culture and Sarah leads her team with a comprehensive understanding of our products and production processes, coordinating activities throughout the business to ensure our customers’ needs are always met.
Sue Nelson, HR Manager
Spearheading the Human Resource department, Sue oversees all aspects of the employment lifecycle, from start to finish. Working closely with managers across all departments, Sue’s experience means she successfully manages several activities for the business such as recruitment & professional development.
Rory Baker-Johnson, Finance Manager
Rory is a qualified Chartered Accountant with over 25 years experience of financial management roles in both PLC and SME businesses, largely derived from engineering and manufacturing sectors. He has extensive experience of continual improvements to both finance and IT functions in growing businesses.
Sustainability & Responsibility
We are committed to responsible manufacturing and sustainable business practices.
Our approach includes:
• responsible material sourcing
• efficient manufacturing processes
• durable product design that supports long-term use in training environments
Contact
Company name: Limbs & Things Ltd
Headquarters: Bristol, United Kingdom
Website: limbsandthings.com
For enquiries about our products or training solutions, please contact our team.