An interactive system (2) for providing sensory stimulation to a subject (30), the interactive system comprising a main (4) and satellite housings (14, 16), the housing being portable across surfaces, whilst still able to be secured to fixtures or other fittings while in use; a plurality of sensory stimulation means disposed within the main or satellite housings and adapted for providing sensory stimulation to the environment surrounding the housing, the sensory stimulation means providing stimulation for one or more smell, sound, wherein the system comprises interactive processor, remote control devices (34), switches and/or physiological measurement equipment (32). The sensory stimulation means may be electrical or non-electrical. The interactive system preferably comprises a power storage and delivery device, such as a battery. The housing is preferably arranged without sharp edges or protrusions, in order to avoid harm to users and is capable of being cleaned in line with current hospital clinical infection control procedures.