Our work
Our work includes multi-year, cutting-edge scientific research programmes that allow us to develop deep expertise, as well as shorter-term innovation and education project work for healthcare organisations wanting to address high-priority challenges.
Our project work follows the Helix Centre Design Process, a version of the Double Diamond adapted for the unique challenges of health and healthcare.
As well as viewing the projects below, you can also explore our recent publications from projects we have led or significantly contributed towards. Each entry contains an accessible summary and links through to the corresponding publication.
Current projects
Echoes & Anchors
Supporting mental health at end of life - A co-produced guide for bereaved carers who have lost someone close
Dementia care
Human-centred design within dementia research and dementia care
OnTrack
Developing scalable, evidence-based solutions for neurorehabilitation through a deep understanding of behaviour and data
Palliate
Safely supporting timely end-of-life symptom management in the home
Equity for Outpatients
Addressing the stark inequity of access in several outpatient specialties
Behavioural Interventions
A behavioural science approach to help individuals be more inclined to make healthy choices
Healthy Ageing
A smart home and wearable sensor platform to maximise long-term health and independence
Previous projects
Hark: A clinical communication platform
Developing clinical task management for safer, more productive hospitals
ReSPECT
Personalised medicine, even in an emergency
Children's hospice care
Prototyping products, services and experiences for a new children's hospice
Bowel health
Improving take-up in bowel cancer screening
Dosium
Developing a clinical decision support system for paediatric emergencies
Education initiatives
Bespoke Education & Learning Projects
We design and deliver bespoke education and learning projects enabling healthcare organisations to build capability and deliver change.
MSc / MRes in Healthcare and Design
Practical aspects of design in healthcare within a 2 year, part-time post-graduate course
Digital Health Leadership
We deliver the “Design for Digital Transformation” module of this flagship programme of the NHS Digital Academy.
