NHS Animations

The 2D Animation Studio for NHS Trusts & Healthcare Comms

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NHS Animation Specialists

Ever tried explaining care pathways to a stressed patient?

Or getting staff excited about training module #47?

Our NHS explainer animations fix that.

Complex treatments, staff training, public health campaigns - our NHS animations turn the complicated into the crystal clear.

We've worked across the NHS (Guy's & St Thomas', Oxleas, King's College, NHS Confederation).

And we know that getting health information wrong isn't an option.

Ready to make your NHS comms stick?

OUR RECENT NHS ANIMATIONS

NHS Video Appointments

Virtual healthcare consultations explained in simple steps.

Oxleas NHS’ Strategy

Oxleas' 2027 roadmap brought to life through character animation.

Guy’s Vision

Guy's 5-year plan brought to life through kinetic text animation.

PIFU NHS Explainer

Patient Initiated Follow-Ups explained - putting patients in control.

Staff Recognition

NHS heroes brought to life through quirky animated characters.

Mental Health Explainer

How the NHS Thrive framework supports teens—explained in 60 seconds.

You’re in safe hands with Leon! We’ve received nothing but the highest quality animations that support our organisation’s aims and the needs of patients.
— Steph Jury (Health Content at Guy's & St Thomas')

"You’re in safe hands with Leon! "

NHS communications professional Steph Jury from Guy's & St Thomas

WHY LEON!?

Why Choose Us For Your NHS Animation?

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Easy

An NHS animation service that's simple and cost-effective.

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Experienced

Our animation studio knows NHS branding and comms inside out.

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Effective

Our animations have helped NHS Trusts reach millions of patients & staff.

"Need an NHS animation? Contact Leon!"

Their vision and ability to interpret a brief are exemplary. Having not worked on animations before, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the creative process.
If you need an NHS animation, contact Leon! 2D Animation Studio!
— Jo Mant (Stakeholder Engagement at Oxleas NHS)
Jo Mant from Oxleas NHS stakeholder engagement team

WHAT’S THE PROCESS?

4-Steps to Make Your NHS Animation a Success

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1. Script

Write an NHS-compliant script that's actually readable.

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2. Storyboard

Our illustrators create bespoke graphics that fit NHS brand guidelines.

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3. Voiceover

Select the perfect voiceover artist and music from a range of options.

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4. Animation

Make an attention-grabbing NHS animation with our team by your side from start to finish.

“A Round of Applause 👏”

The animation got a round of applause at it’s first screening. It’s really engaging and helpful summary of our new strategy.
— Eloise Parfitt (Digital Media at Guy's & St Thomas')
Eloise Parfitt, NHS digital media producer at Guy's & St Thomas'

FAQs about our NHS Animation Services

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  • NHS animation costs range from £1,500–£5,000, depending on length and complexity. Longer videos and intricate styles cost more - no surprises there.

    Want a quote? Fill out the form below and we'll respond lightning-fast.

  • Most NHS animations take 4 weeks once the script's locked down.

    NHS comms teams, we totally get it—getting everyone to approve a script feels like moving mountains.

    With 10+ years navigating NHS bureaucracy, our healthcare animation studio makes the process smooth. We'll help wrangle stakeholders, streamline feedback, and get everyone singing from the same hymn sheet.

    Urgent deadline? We offer express delivery for must-have-it-yesterday projects.

  • Absolutely. Our NHS animation studio creates everything from scratch—no templates, no shortcuts. Each video matches your Trust's branding perfectly: colours, fonts, logo, the works. You can even repurpose graphics for presentations and reports.

    Think of it as your brand, but animated.

    Custom means quality. And that's what sets our animation services apart.

  • Nope! We're a 2D animation studio. We specialise in crystal-clear NHS explainer videos that prioritise simplicity over flashy effects.

    Need Pixar-level 3D? That's not our thing. But we can add subtle 3D touches if your project needs extra depth.

    Simple works better. Our 2D approach keeps things clear and effective.

  • We use AI sparingly—just for timing scripts and rough sketches. Everything else? 100% human-made.

    Every frame is hand-crafted by our talented illustrators, and all voiceovers are recorded by real, professional voice artists. You'll choose from diverse talent to match your Trust's tone perfectly.

    The human touch matters. It's why NHS teams keep coming back.

  • Freelancers are brilliant, but NHS animations need teamwork.

    From scriptwriting to storyboarding, illustration to voiceovers—it's a group effort.

    Our animation studio handles everything, so you don't juggle multiple freelancers or manage the chaos yourself.

    We've got it covered. You get professional results without the headaches.

  • NHS comms teams have unique challenges, and we should know—we've been navigating them for 10+ years.

    Getting stakeholder approval can feel like herding cats. Making complex processes understandable? That's an art form. But we've got the playbook.

    Unlike generalist animation studios, we know the NHS inside out. We've worked with massive NHS orgs like Guy's & St Thomas', Oxleas, and the NHS Confederation—so bureaucracy doesn't faze us.

    We're patient, precise, and know how to keep projects moving (even when the emails don't).

    NHS animations are our speciality. Give us a call.

It was an awesome pleasure working with Leon!
I highly recommend Leon! Animations for their professionalism, care, creativity and understanding of our brief, demographic as well as the healthcare sector.
— Clare Hughes (Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust)

"Awesome Pleasure!”

Clare Hughes from Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust communications

OUR CLASSIC NHS ANIMATIONS

Green NHS Animation

Animating this historic hospital's plans to transform its grounds into a green paradise.

Waiting Room Animation

Video explaining what happens when you arrive at Accident & Emergency, played on a loop far too many times.

NHS MyChart App

Our explainer video campaign helped Guy's sign up 500,000+ users.

Want an NHS Animation?

We’ll roar back with a quote faster than you can spell ‘electrocardiogram’.

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