Healthcare Website Development Agency for NHS and Hospitals
We build accessible, secure websites for NHS Trusts, ICBs, PCNs, private hospitals and healthcare networks. Our healthcare website development covers NHS website design, CMS builds, integrations and UK hosting, so patients find the right service quickly and your teams can keep content up to date.
- NHS service manual aligned
- WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility
- Drupal, WordPress or headless CMS
- UK hosting options
- From £15,000
- London-headquarteredUK-hours project management
- Building since 2019Web and software for 130+ clients
- Itemised GBP quotesPublic-sector friendly pricing
- You own everythingCode, design and content
Healthcare Website Development for NHS and Private Healthcare
Larger healthcare organisations need more than a brochure site. We build websites for organisations with many services, sites and stakeholders.
NHS Trusts
Acute, community, mental health and ambulance trusts
ICBs and PCNs
System-wide and primary care network sites
Private hospitals
Hospital and clinic group websites
Healthcare networks
Multi-site and multi-brand providers
Healthcare charities
Information, support and fundraising sites
Research organisations
Studies, trials and publications
Health tech companies
Product and platform websites
Care providers
Multi-location care and support services
Running a single clinic or private practice? See our clinic and medical practice website design service.
Why NHS and Hospital Websites Need Specialist Development
Public sector and healthcare websites carry legal, governance and technical requirements that general web agencies often underestimate.
NHS standards
Patient-facing NHS services should follow the NHS service manual, design system and content style guide, so they feel consistent with nhs.uk.
Accessibility law
Public sector bodies must meet the accessibility regulations, monitored against WCAG 2.2 AA, and publish an accessibility statement.
Traffic peaks
Healthcare sites see spikes during winter pressures, campaigns and incidents, so caching, hosting and performance need planning.
Information governance
UK GDPR, data protection impact assessments and, for NHS data, the Data Security and Protection Toolkit shape what you can collect and how.
Many content editors
Communications, clinical and service teams all publish content, so the CMS needs roles, approvals and simple editing.
Multi-stakeholder sign-off
Communications, IT, IG and clinical leads all approve parts of the project, so governance needs to be planned from the start.
Our Healthcare Website Development Services
From discovery to launch and ongoing support, delivered by one team.
NHS website design and build
Websites aligned with the NHS design system, content style guide and identity guidelines.
Hospital and multi-site platforms
One CMS for many sites, services and locations, with shared content and local control.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.2 AA design and testing with automated tools, keyboard and screen readers, plus help with accessibility statements.
CMS development
Drupal, WordPress or headless CMS with editorial workflows, roles and approvals.
Integrations
Service finders, booking, forms, CRMs and, where eligible, NHS login and NHS APIs.
Performance and hosting
Fast, resilient hosting with caching and CDN, and UK data centre options.
Security and IG support
Secure development, penetration testing by specialist partners, and support with DPIAs and DSPT evidence.
Website migration
Moving from older Drupal, WordPress or SharePoint sites with content, redirects and SEO protected.
Patient portals and tools
Logged-in areas and patient tools. For apps and clinical systems, see healthcare software development.
NHS Website Design: What We Build To
Our NHS web design work starts from the standards your communications and digital teams already use.
| Standard | What it means for your website |
|---|---|
| NHS service manual | Design system components, content style guide and service standard for patient-facing services |
| NHS identity guidelines | Correct use of the NHS logo, colours and typography |
| Accessibility regulations | WCAG 2.2 AA, an accessibility statement, and accessible documents and media |
| UK GDPR | Lawful, transparent handling of personal and health data, with DPIAs where needed |
| DSPT and Cyber Essentials | Security evidence commonly requested from suppliers working with NHS data |
| DTAC | Assessment for digital health technologies such as patient apps, not standard information websites |
Choosing a CMS for Public Sector Healthcare
We're CMS-agnostic and recommend what suits your content team, hosting rules and skills.
| CMS | Good for | Consider |
|---|---|---|
| Drupal | Large, structured sites with many editors and complex permissions | Needs experienced Drupal developers |
| WordPress | Easy editing and fast delivery for Trusts, PCNs and charities | Keep plugins minimal and well maintained |
| Headless CMS (Contentful, Sanity, Strapi) | Publishing to websites, apps and screens from one source | More development effort for the front end |
| Umbraco | Organisations with Microsoft and .NET skills | Smaller developer pool than Drupal or WordPress |
Our Healthcare Website Development Process
Structured around NHS governance and sign-off, delivered in two-week sprints.
Stakeholder discovery
Communications, IT, IG and clinical leads, plus the approval path.
Compliance mapping
Accessibility scope, UK GDPR, DSPT needs and whether DTAC applies.
Content and IA
Content audit, service structure and patient journeys.
Design
NHS design system or your brand, tested with real users.
Build
Mobile-first, accessible and performance-tuned.
Integrations
Service finders, booking, forms and eligible NHS services.
Assurance
Accessibility audit, security testing and sign-off.
Launch and support
Phased launch, training and ongoing improvements.
Healthcare Website Development Costs (2026)
Indicative ranges excluding VAT. Your final quote depends on content volume, integrations and compliance scope.
Single-site NHS Trust or hospital
- NHS design system or custom design
- WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility
- Service finder and editorial CMS
- Launch support
Multi-site Trust or hospital group
- Several sites in one CMS
- Integrations and logged-in areas
- BSL video and Easy Read content
- Advanced analytics
Enterprise ICB or healthcare network
- Multi-organisation platform
- Complex integrations
- Multilingual content
- Dedicated delivery team
Ongoing support is agreed separately as a monthly plan. Choosing between agencies? Read how to choose a healthcare web design agency.
Why Choose Fulminous for Healthcare Website Development
Web and software in one team
We build websites, portals, apps and integrations, so complex requirements don't need several suppliers.
Accessibility from the start
Designed and tested for WCAG 2.2 AA, not fixed after launch.
Governance-aware delivery
Clear documentation and demos for communications, IT and IG sign-off.
UK hosting options
Hosting in UK data centres when your organisation requires it.
Transparent GBP pricing
Itemised quotes, with scope changes agreed before work starts.
Full ownership
Your code, design and content, in repositories you control.
See our portfolio and client reviews.
Healthcare Website Development FAQs
What does a healthcare website development agency do?
A healthcare website development agency designs and builds websites and web platforms for NHS organisations, hospitals and larger healthcare providers. That includes the CMS, accessibility, integrations such as NHS login or booking systems, secure hosting, performance and ongoing support, with UK GDPR and NHS standards built in.
How much does NHS or hospital website development cost in the UK?
As a guide, a single-site NHS Trust or hospital website typically costs £15,000 to £40,000, a multi-site Trust or hospital group platform £40,000 to £120,000, and an enterprise ICB or healthcare network platform £120,000 or more. Prices exclude VAT and depend on integrations, content volume and compliance scope.
What standards does NHS website design need to follow?
NHS websites should follow the NHS service manual, including the NHS design system, content style guide and identity guidelines. Public sector bodies must also meet the accessibility regulations, which are monitored against WCAG 2.2 AA, and publish an accessibility statement.
Which CMS is best for an NHS or hospital website?
Drupal and WordPress are both widely used for public sector websites, and headless CMS options such as Contentful, Sanity or Strapi suit organisations that publish to several channels. The right choice depends on your content team, integrations, hosting rules and in-house skills.
Can you build an NHS website on WordPress?
Yes. WordPress can work well for NHS and healthcare organisations when it uses a custom accessible theme, a small set of well-maintained plugins, secure UK hosting, editorial workflows and a maintenance plan.
Can you integrate NHS login and NHS service data?
Yes, where your organisation is eligible. NHS login and NHS APIs have their own onboarding and assurance processes, so we plan these integrations with your digital and information governance teams early in the project.
Do healthcare websites need DSPT or DTAC?
Organisations with access to NHS patient data complete the Data Security and Protection Toolkit, and suppliers are often asked for evidence such as Cyber Essentials. DTAC applies to digital health technologies used in care, such as patient apps or clinical tools, rather than standard information websites.
How long does NHS or hospital website development take?
A single-site NHS Trust or hospital website usually takes 8 to 14 weeks, a multi-site platform 4 to 8 months, and an enterprise platform 6 months or more. Governance and sign-off are often the biggest factors, so we involve stakeholders early.
Do you support websites after launch?
Yes. We offer support for security updates, accessibility checks, performance monitoring, content changes and new features, agreed as a monthly plan with clear response times.
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