Bespoke healthcare software: Engineering momentum for the NHS & MedTech

Healthcare innovation isn’t slowed by ideas. It’s slowed by risk.

Regulatory pressure. Legacy infrastructure. Low adoption. These hurdles stall even the most ambitious organisations.

The challenge isn’t building technology - it’s delivering platforms that are secure, compliant, and actually used.

Whether you lead digital for an NHS Trust or own a MedTech product, the goal is the same. Connect the silos. Deliver an experience that works.

But the path is blocked. Barriers include rigid off-the-shelf tools and agencies that don't get clinical reality.

At Speed, we bridge the gap. Heavy clinical back-ends meet engaging front-ends.

By uniting Technology, Creativity, and Video, we turn static software into platforms that get used. Built to drive momentum, not technical debt.

The commercial case for bespoke healthcare software

Custom software isn’t just a technical decision. It’s a financial one.

Investing in bespoke software solutions kills per-user fees. It stops workflow friction. It builds asset value.

Asset Valuation: Custom software is an asset. Rented SaaS is an expense. Own the IP. Increase your valuation.
Operational Efficiency: Better design lowers training costs. Fewer support tickets. Higher retention.

For organisations under pressure to do more with less, the cost of inaction is higher than the cost of building properly.

The "Speed" Difference: Tech + Creative + Video

We are dependable disruptors. Secure code is useless if the interface is confusing. Beautiful design is dangerous if the data isn't secure.

Our integrated model solves the friction of adoption:

1. Dual-Audience Design

We build with a dual focus:

For Patients (Reassurance): Simple. Accessible. Reassuring. We use "plain English" and navigation that finds answers in under 3 clicks. Less anxiety. Better health literacy.
For Professionals (Efficiency): Fast. Efficient. Data-rich. We design dashboards that reduce "switch costs." Visual clarity that prevents burnout.

See our user-centred healthcare apps, like the Coloplast Stoma App. Simple for patients. Accurate for carers.

2. Interoperability & NHS Integration

Data silos kill efficiency. Your software must speak the language of the ecosystem. We use an API-first architecture. Bespoke tools. Seamless connections.

The Legacy Wrapper Strategy: We "wrap" legacy databases. Modernise the interface. Keep the core data safe. No risky "rip and replace."
NHS Supply Chain: Deep experience linking medical and healthcare sector supply chains.
Standards Compliance: HL7. FHIR. Built for interoperability. Ready for what’s next.

3. The Video Advantage

Video isn't just marketing. It's a clinical tool.

Clinical Onboarding: No dry manuals. We integrate video production services directly into the software. Train staff fast. Accelerate adoption.
Patient Education: 95% retention via video. 10% via text. We embed explainers into patient portals. Clarify procedures. Reduce readmissions.

Our Technical Expertise

The right tool for the job. Stable. Secure. Scalable.

Bespoke Laravel Platforms

Complex logic. Booking systems. Secure data. Laravel offers robust security for sensitive transactions while allowing rapid development.

Agentic AI

We integrate Agentic AI. Autonomous workflows.

Engineered Compliance: GDPR & Security

Security is our foundation.

UK GDPR vs. HIPAA: We know HIPAA. But we focus on UK and EU GDPR. Data sovereignty. Local residency. Sorted.
72-Hour Breach Notification: Incident response workflows built in. Audit trails. Access logging. Day one readiness.
Privacy by Design: DevSecOps approach. Automated checks. Encryption at rest and in transit. From the first line of code.