Case studies
Our case studies showcase how NHS organisations are using the NHS Federated Data Platform 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 Federated Data Platform 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 – harnessing digital innovation
- 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
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 (case study)
- Coventry and Warwickshire – more patients going through surgery
- Dorset – new technology cutting waiting times for patients
- Great Western NHS Foundation Trust – improves hospital theatre efficiency
- Kingston hospital – improving use of surgical theatres
- North Cumbria – staff time savings and more surgeries for patients
- South London – patients being seen faster
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
Patient Led Validation (PLV)
Speeds up the validation process by allowing patients to confirm they still need an appointment, relieving administrative burden, and reducing waiting times.
- London and Cumbria – supporting patients to be seen faster