Innovate with us to transform community healthcare
Partner with the NIHR HealthTech Research Centre to
shape the future of care delivery
Why engage with the HRC?
- Influence innovation:
Your insights drive the development of technologies that solve real-world clinical challenges - Access cutting-edge HealthTech:
Be at the forefront of testing and implementing novel solutions in community settings - Enhance patient care:
Contribute to research that improves outcomes and experiences for your patients - Develop your career:
Opportunities for research involvement, from small pilots to large-scale studies - Shape NHS adoption:
Help ensure new technologies are fit for purpose in real-world clinical settings
Our clinical focus:
- Respiratory health
Reducing burden through smart diagnostics and monitoring - Infectious diseases and acute paediatrics
Reimagining community-based care for children - Cancer diagnosis
Revolutionising early detection and diagnosis - Care homes and hospital-at-home services
Enabling new models of virtual and home-based care - Mental health and equitable access to care
Enhancing holistic care for underserved populations
How you can get involved:
 | Identify unmet needs: Share your insights on clinical challenges that could benefit from technological solutions |  | Join our clinician network: Receive updates on relevant studies and opportunities to participate |
 | Participate in research: From user testing to clinical trials, help evaluate promising technologies |  | Attend events: Join our workshops and webinars to learn about the latest innovations in community healthcare |
 | Become a clinical advisor: Provide expert input to guide technology development and evaluation |
Why work with the HRC?
 | Patient-centred approach: We prioritise technologies that demonstrably improve patient outcomes and experiences |  | Commitment to equity: We actively work to address health inequalities through inclusive innovation |
 | Rigorous evaluation: Our multidisciplinary team ensures thorough assessment of clinical utility and cost-effectiveness |  | Streamlined processes: Our efficient study designs aim to minimise disruption to clinical practice |
 | Pathways to implementation: Strong links with NHS decision-makers to facilitate adoption of proven technologies |
Contact us
Contact us to explore how you can contribute to shaping the future of care delivery.