Case studies
Our case studies showcase how NHS organisations are using the NHS Federated Data Platform (NHS FDP) to drive innovation and improve care. Each case study focuses on a specific challenge, the solution implemented, and the measurable impact for patients and staff. Whether it’s increasing theatre efficiency, reducing cancellations, or enabling faster diagnoses, these examples demonstrate the power of data to support better decision-making and service delivery.
Explore the case studies and see how the NHS FDP could help solve challenges in your area.
Referral to Treatment Validation (RTT)
Facilitates RTT pathway accuracy and progression with comprehensive validation and list management.
- North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust – Monitoring waiting lists and prioritising patients (video)
- North West NHS trust – Cuts waiting list and last-minute cancellations
- South London – Patients being seen faster
- Dorset – New technology cutting waiting times for patients
Inpatients
Streamlines elective care with data insights to improve theatre utilisation and support planning, improve data quality oversight and waiting list validation.
- Chesterfield Royal Hospital – Drives theatre efficiency with help from new digital tool (video)
- Chesterfield Royal Hospital – Drives theatre efficiency with help from new digital tool (user story)
- Great Western NHS Foundation Trust – Improves hospital theatre efficiency
- North Cumbria – Staff time savings and more surgeries for patients
Outpatients
Enhances clinic operations with waiting list validation, data quality tools, and forthcoming cohorting features.
- No specific case studies explicitly mention outpatient clinic operations, but some RTT examples may overlap
Discharge Planning (OPTICA)
Provides real-time tracking and task management for efficient patient discharge processes.
- North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust – Patient flow and discharge improvements (video)
- North East – Digital technology supporting faster discharge
- North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust – New data-led solution reduces delays to patient discharges
Forecasting and operational planning
Supports proactive resource management and care delivery.
Cancer pathways
Accelerates diagnosis and treatment through integrated data tools.