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Representing an entire network of HealthTech Research Centres across the country

The HealthTech Research Centre (HRC) Network wanted to create their first website - we worked closely with them to craft their new site, working against a hard deadline to deliver on time and budget.

The HRC Network provides strategic leadership and support for the 14 HRCs across England, bringing together experts from the HealthTech industry to accelerate healthcare innovation throughout industry, academia and the NHS.

Challenge

When an organisation builds their first website, it can be difficult to know the direction to take - no established likes or dislikes - working out the structure and flow to guide audiences through the site to where they want to go can be difficult, especially when starting from scratch, even more so when you have a deadline approaching.

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Charlotte Hopwood

The whole network team were really impressed with how everything went. We've had lots and lots of great feedback, with people reaching out to us, even to specific team members, which shows that people are finding who does what within our network.

Charlotte Hopwood

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Project Manager (Marketing and Communications), NIHR HealthTech Research Centre Network
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  • Map of the HRCs
  • HRC impact showcase
  • HRC Network on laptop and mobile

Development

The HRC Network website was always set out to be completed in two stages. At the time of this case study, the launch of the website marks the completion of the first stage of the overall project.

The main aims of the project were:

  • To act as a hub for various audiences interested in the work of the HRCs
  • Guide visitors to the HRCs relevant to their work and interests
  • Create a platform that is designed to grow over time

We worked closely with the team from the HRC Network to complete the project from start to finish - agreeing on a design and building the website within a tight timescale, even with the Christmas break. The website launched in January 2026. 

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The Results

The HRC Network’s first site provides a unique but recognisable design as both part of the NIHR and the bridge between each of the HRCs.

The standout features of the site include:

  • Showing off the impact that the HRCs have delivered - The four bold cards on the homepage draw your eye, counting up each of the key metrics that each HRC has delivered.
  • Acting as a (very stylish) basis on which to build their future plans - As well as a fresh look, the structure is in place to allow the scope of this site to expand, with an internal intranet-style area planned.
  • Providing key information on the HRCs - Educating and Informing visitors on the work each of the HRCs do and helping them find the HRC that best suits their needs