design in healthcare

We are an innovation lab working at the heart of healthcare.

We are an innovation lab working at the heart of healthcare.

In fact our design studio sits within a major NHS Trust in London, giving us unparalleled access to patients, clinicians and staff

We translate research into products that improve health outcomes

Our work includes Helix Lab, a portfolio of healthcare innovation projects, and the Design Strategy Team, who work with other teams apply our methods.

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Latest news: End-of-life Care Toolkits for Carers at Home

Helix has designed a series of toolkits with Central North West London NHS Trust that are to be used by any and all NHS Trusts, community teams, care homes and hospices who have identified a need for reliable, informed tools to support the needs of dying people and their carers.

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"Helix is unique in combining world-class design talent, clinical expertise and academic research with unparalleled access to patients and the frontline."

Leila Shepherd, MD of Helix Centre

Meet the team

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Our funders

Our work relies on funding from a range of funders across UK Research and Innovation, grants from healthcare innovation funds, and generous philanthropic donations.

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