Our mobile solutions are built to meet the specific needs of healthcare environments – combining intuitive UX with robust back-end architecture, clinical safety compliance, and seamless integration with NHS systems. Whether you’re launching a new health app or evolving an existing one, 6B brings the technical expertise and healthcare insight needed to create apps that are scalable, secure, and clinically valuable.
We support the full mobile app development lifecycle – from product strategy and design, through to native iOS and Android development, integration, testing, deployment, and ongoing support. Our apps are built with accessibility, interoperability, and information governance at their core, ensuring they’re ready for real-world healthcare delivery.
We help you turn mobile health ambitions into reality – with future-proof apps that empower patients, support clinicians, and align with NHS digital priorities.
Chronic Disease Management App Development
Digital Therapeutics App Development
Health Analytics App Development
Health Diagnostic App Development
Mental Health App Development
Patient Engagement App Development
Patient Mobile App Development
Remote Patient Monitoring App Development
Virtual Ward App Development
Wearable App Development
Wellness Mobile App Development
Why Choose 6B for Healthcare Mobile App Development?
We are an experienced healthcare mobile app development company, trusted by NHS Trusts, healthtech startups, and private providers to build mobile solutions that deliver meaningful impact. Our team specialises in designing and developing clinically safe, user-friendly mobile apps that integrate with wider health systems and meet rigorous healthcare standards.
6B has developed a library of reusable mobile components – including NHS Login, biometric authentication, wearable device integration, offline data capture, and HL7 FHIR data sync modules – allowing us to accelerate development while ensuring regulatory compliance and a consistent user experience.
We follow a mobile-first design approach shaped by user research, NHS service standards, and accessibility best practices. Every app we build is rigorously tested across devices, meets WCAG 2.2 accessibility guidelines, and is designed for high performance, even in low-connectivity environments.
From discovery and wireframing to native app development, API integration, App Store deployment, and long-term maintenance, 6B provides end-to-end support. We also help you meet clinical safety standards (DCB 0129/0160), support DTAC readiness, and integrate with NHS services where required.
Our experience spans diverse healthcare contexts – from long-term condition management to mental health, primary care, and secondary care. Whether developing a patient-facing tool or a clinician-facing mobile workflow app, we deliver healthcare mobile apps that are ready to scale across the health and care system.
Selected Healthcare Mobile App Development Case Studies
Explore how we’ve partnered with health and care organisations to deliver healthcare mobile apps that solve complex challenges and drive measurable impact.
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Healthcare Mobile App Development FAQs
How does a healthcare mobile app development company ensure compliance with NHS Digital Technology Assessment Criteria (DTAC)?
How does a healthcare mobile app development company ensure compliance with NHS Digital Technology Assessment Criteria (DTAC)?
A healthcare mobile app development company embeds DTAC requirements from the start of the development process, including data protection, cybersecurity, clinical safety, and interoperability, ensuring apps are approved for use across NHS services.
What types of integrations can a healthcare mobile app development company deliver for NHS systems?
What types of integrations can a healthcare mobile app development company deliver for NHS systems?
We can integrate healthcare mobile apps with core NHS platforms such as SystmOne, EMIS, NHS Login, and GP Connect, as well as third-party wearable devices and HL7 FHIR-compliant systems for seamless data exchange.
Can a healthcare mobile app development company build apps that work offline for low-connectivity healthcare environments?
Can a healthcare mobile app development company build apps that work offline for low-connectivity healthcare environments?
Yes. Our healthcare mobile app development process includes offline-first architecture with secure local data storage and automatic sync when connectivity is restored, ensuring continuity of care even in rural or high-demand settings.
How do healthcare mobile apps developed by 6B support patient engagement and self-management?
How do healthcare mobile apps developed by 6B support patient engagement and self-management?
Our apps are designed with features such as remote monitoring dashboards, personalised care plans, medication reminders, and secure messaging tools, enabling patients to take an active role in their care while keeping clinicians informed.
How does a healthcare mobile app development company address clinical safety during the app development process?
How does a healthcare mobile app development company address clinical safety during the app development process?
We follow NHS DCB 0129/0160 standards and conduct rigorous clinical risk assessments, supported by safety cases and hazard logs, to ensure every healthcare mobile app is clinically safe and ready for real-world deployment.
What security measures are standard in healthcare mobile app development?
What security measures are standard in healthcare mobile app development?
We implement NHS DSPT-aligned protocols including end-to-end encryption, biometric authentication, secure cloud hosting, and regular penetration testing to protect patient data and meet GDPR and NHS security standards.
Can a healthcare mobile app development company create apps that connect with wearable health devices?
Can a healthcare mobile app development company create apps that connect with wearable health devices?
Yes. We develop healthcare mobile apps that integrate with wearable devices and IoMT (Internet of Medical Things) technologies to capture real-time health metrics such as heart rate, oxygen levels, and activity data, feeding insights directly into clinical workflows.
How does user-centred design impact the success of healthcare mobile apps?
How does user-centred design impact the success of healthcare mobile apps?
By conducting in-depth user research with patients and clinicians, we ensure apps are intuitive, accessible (meeting WCAG 2.2), and tailored to healthcare workflows. This increases adoption rates and ensures apps deliver real value in everyday care settings.
Readiness checklist for Healthcare Mobile App Development
- Define the primary purpose of the app (e.g., patient engagement, remote monitoring, clinical workflow support)
- Identify target user groups (patients, clinicians, admin staff) and confirm availability for user research
- Gather compliance requirements including DTAC, DCB 0129/0160, DSPT, GDPR, and accessibility standards
- Prepare data sources, APIs, or wearable integrations the app must connect with
- Confirm preferred platforms and deployment strategy (iOS, Android, App Store, NHS App Library)
- Document security, authentication, and identity needs (e.g., NHS Login, biometrics, MFA)
- Assign internal product owner(s) and decision-makers for requirements, testing, and sign-off