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To find out more about RTLS and applications in healthcare see:

The NHS England Automated Data Capture Programme have published guidance and case studies on RTLS, focussing on Radio Frequency ID (RFID) applications at:

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Network and Connectivity innovation trials

The Networks and Connectivity Centre of Excellence supports the NHS to get the most out of its existing wi-fi and other wireless deployments and infrastructure. The team have supported technology trials that allowed NHS organisations to apply for funding to explore how cutting-edge wireless technologies could support the delivery of better health and care. 
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Real Time Location Systems (RTLS) guidance

This report builds understanding of the potential benefits of Real Time Location Systems (RTLS) technologies to support NHS and Integrated Care Board (ICB) partner organisations in understanding if an RTLS solution would be beneficial in their care settings.
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Automated data capture NHS Digital Productivity Community ADC case studies NHS digital productivity community

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We welcome any feedback and suggestions you may have on this guidance. Please get in touch at [email protected].

Last edited: 24 April 2025 4:59 pm

Chapters

  1. An introduction to Real Time Location Systems
  2. Introduction and background
  3. Considerations
  4. RTLS technology
  5. Further reading