NHS Trusts across the UK are increasingly turning to purpose-built, cloud-based respiratory software developed in Australia to replace legacy lung function lab systems. The driving force is straightforward: existing platforms are often clunky, manufacturer-tied, and built without clinical input. Australian-developed solutions like Rezibase, founded by respiratory scientists and now trusted by NHS sites, are filling that gap with vendor-neutral, workflow-first design that reduces clinical risk and administrative overhead.

TL;DR

• NHS lung function labs are burdened by legacy software built for vendors, not scientists

• Australian-developed respiratory platforms offer vendor-neutral, cloud-based alternatives designed by clinicians

• Digital health investment in Australia has produced mature, regulation-aware respiratory software ready for NHS deployment

• Rezibase, founded by respiratory scientists, is already operating within NHS Trusts and NSW Health

• The shift is about clinical workflow modernisation, not just technology upgrades

About the Author: This article is written by the Rezibase team, specialists in cloud-based respiratory and sleep reporting with over 37 years of combined experience supporting clinical physiology labs across Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and Ireland.

What Is Making NHS Lung Function Labs Rethink Their Software?

Legacy respiratory software in NHS labs was not built for scientists. It was built for device manufacturers. That distinction matters enormously in a clinical setting where accuracy, efficiency, and compliance are non-negotiable.

The common frustrations clinical teams report include:

• Vendor lock-in: Data and workflows tied to a single device manufacturer

• Double data entry: Manual re-entry of results from devices into separate reporting systems

• Poor integration: Limited connectivity with EMR, PAS, or Electronic Orders systems

• Outdated normal values: Libraries that lag behind current ATS/ERS guidelines

• No cloud access: On-premise systems requiring significant IT overhead

These are not minor inconveniences. They translate directly into clinical risk, slower turnaround times, and frustrated staff. NHS Trusts exploring modernisation are prioritising platforms that fix these structural problems at the root.

Why Is Australian Respiratory Software Catching the Attention of NHS Trusts?

Australia's digital health sector has matured significantly, and the standards it has been held to are relevant context for NHS procurement teams.

In 2026, Australia's digital health landscape has been shaped by a push for interoperability, regulatory rigour, and trusted engineering. The Australian Digital Health Agency has actively sought feedback from software developers to improve interoperability across health systems [4], while the broader sector has seen disciplined, trusted digital engineering turn AI and data into safer care [3]. The Therapeutic Goods Administration also released updated guidance on AI-based software medical devices in February 2026, raising the bar for clinical software quality [1].

This regulatory environment has produced software that is:

• Built for clinical compliance from the ground up

• Designed with interoperability as a core requirement

• Tested against real-world healthcare integration demands

Rezibase is a direct product of that environment. Founded by respiratory scientists Peter Rochford and the late Jeff Pretto, it was built to solve problems the founders lived through in clinical practice. It is not a product of a device manufacturer looking to add software to a hardware offering.

What Does "Made by Respiratory Scientists" Actually Mean in Practice?

It means the design decisions reflect how a lab actually works, not how an engineer imagined it might work.

Practically, this shows up in specific features:

The accreditation module alone addresses a pain point that most generic clinical software ignores entirely. Passing standards like ISO 15189 requires documentation across documents, training records, non-conformances, and quality control. Rezibase includes all of that, configured for respiratory and sleep departments specifically.

How Does NHS Digital Transformation Shape What Trusts Are Looking For?

NHS digital transformation has created a baseline expectation: new systems must integrate, not isolate.

The broader momentum across health systems reflects a shared priority. Australia's connected care evolution [2] mirrors what NHS Trusts are navigating, where investment in digital health only delivers value when systems speak to each other. Respiratory software that cannot connect to a Trust's PAS, EMR, or electronic ordering system is a liability, not an asset.

Rezibase addresses this directly with integrations across:

• Patient Administration Systems (PAS)

• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems

• DICOM Modality Worklists

• Hospital Finance Systems

• Electronic Orders Systems

This breadth of integration means Rezibase fits into an existing NHS infrastructure rather than requiring parallel workflows. For Trust IT teams already stretched thin, that is a meaningful difference.

Is Switching from an Existing Respiratory System Complicated?

Switching software can feel daunting, but the process is more manageable than most labs expect.

For sites moving from a previous system to Rezibase, the transition is structured and supported. Data migration is handled as part of the onboarding process, and the cloud-based delivery model means there is no local infrastructure to configure or servers to commission. Access goes live without a complex installation project.

Key points that make the switch straightforward:

• No server requirements: Fully cloud-based, accessible via browser

• Supported migration: The Rezibase team works with labs to bring existing data across

• No lock-in contracts: Monthly pricing with a 30-day free trial removes the risk of a long-term commitment before confidence is established

• Manufacturer-agnostic: Any device brand can connect, so labs are not forced to change equipment

The 30-day free trial is particularly relevant for NHS procurement teams who need to validate a solution before committing. It removes the guesswork.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rezibase already used in NHS Trusts?
Yes. Rezibase is currently trusted by NHS sites in the UK as well as NSW Health in Australia, making it one of the few respiratory platforms with active deployment across both health systems.

Does Rezibase cover sleep as well as respiratory testing?
Yes. Rezibase covers both respiratory and sleep reporting within a single platform, which is uncommon among specialist clinical physiology solutions.

How does Rezibase handle normal values updates?
The Normal Values Library is pre-configured and regularly updated to reflect current industry standards, removing the burden from individual labs to maintain this manually.

What compliance standards does Rezibase support?
The accreditation module is built to support TSANZ/NATA Standards and ISO 15189 requirements, covering documents, training, non-conformances, action plans, audits, and Westgard-method quality control.

Is Rezibase tied to any specific device manufacturer?
No. Rezibase is fully manufacturer-agnostic. Labs can import data from any device brand, which is a core part of its value proposition.

Can Rezibase integrate with NHS hospital systems?
Yes. Rezibase integrates with PAS, EMR, DICOM Modality Worklists, hospital finance systems, and electronic ordering systems.

What does Rezibase pricing look like?
Rezibase uses a transparent, all-inclusive monthly pricing model with no lock-in contracts and a 30-day free trial.

About Rezibase

Rezibase is Australia's most advanced cloud-based respiratory and sleep reporting platform, built by respiratory scientists for clinical physiology labs. Founded by Peter Rochford and the late Jeff Pretto, and now backed by healthcare technology company Cardiobase, Rezibase brings over 37 years of specialist experience to every deployment. Trusted by more than 35 sites across Australia, New Zealand, and the UK including NHS Trusts and NSW Health, the platform delivers vendor-neutral, fully integrated respiratory and sleep reporting with no lock-in contracts. Rezibase's mission is simple: improve patient care using technology by making life easier for scientists.

If your lung function lab is ready to move beyond legacy software and outdated workflows, Rezibase is worth a closer look. Visit rezibase.com to start your 30-day free trial or speak with the team about your lab's specific needs.

References

1. New TGA guidance on the regulation of AI-based software medical devices - Mallesons Pulse Blog (pulse.kwm.com)

2. Engineering trust at scale: the 2026 IT agenda for Australian digital health - Telstra Health (www.telstrahealth.com)

3. Australia's digital health trends redefine connected care (itbrief.com.au)

4. Australian Digital Health Agency seeks feedback from software developers to improve interoperability – HTN Health Tech News (htn.co.uk)