Case Study: University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust achieves the UK’s first remote diagnosis with Ericsson 5G

5G enables the UK’s first remote diagnosis

The customer, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, faced unprecedented demands on its emergency services and a critical need for innovative healthcare delivery methods. The vendor, Ericsson, collaborated with the trust to implement a solution using a live 5G network and connected ambulance technology.

Ericsson's solution involved creating a 5G connected ambulance that transmits high-definition footage with near-zero latency. This allowed a remote clinician using a VR headset and haptic glove technology to guide paramedics through procedures and perform the UK's first remote diagnosis over 5G. The results include the potential for crucial efficiencies, a reduced burden on A&E services, and a transformative new way to deliver faster, real-time care.

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust