HCL works in partnership with the NHS, universities, local government, industry, charities and pharmaceutical companies to deliver innovative, quality care through clinical research.

Supported by the North London Research Delivery Network (RDN), we are committed to advancing healthcare through community-based research, ensuring that innovative treatments and care options are available within a primary care setting to our combined cohort of almost 300,000 patients. 

South Westminster Centre clinic room

An expert team working in a dedicated space in the heart of London

Research at HCL is conducted via our sister company, Central London Healthcare CIC.

The CLH Research team is the Primary Care research hub for Central London. It manages and develops this service on behalf of the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) for Federation members. It is an NIHR Primary Care Clinical Research Facility working to improve the future of health.

We have years of clinical research expertise embodied in our team which includes clinical investigators, lead clinical research nurse, clinical research pharmacist, research coordinator, R&D and admin support; all dedicated to clinical research delivery.

The South Westminster Centre for Health Clinical Research is our dedicated space for clinical research in the heart of London.

Would you like to hear more about our research partnerships?

If you’re interested in collaborating, get in touch via hcl.trials@nhs.net