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Transforming End-of-Life Care with Humber and North Yorkshire ICB

Humber and North Yorkshire ICB end-of-life care project illustration

Black Pear is proud to collaborate with Humber and North Yorkshire (HNY) ICB in revolutionising end-of-life (EoL) care.

Key Outcomes

1,119 Ambulance Trips Saved Annually

Paramedics can avoid. unnecessary hospital conveyances by accessing EoL patient data.

Enhanced Patient Experience and Reduced In-Hospital Deaths

  • Real-time data enables more patients to spend final days in preferred settings
  • Northern Lincolnshire leads with only 14% of EoL patients dying in hospitals (vs. national 42–45% average)
  • Potential prevention of 3,618 in-hospital deaths annually

Cost and Carbon Footprint Reduction

Avoided hospital admissions and ambulance trips reduce financial and environmental impact.

Validated Benefits

Supported by Yorkshire Ambulance Service, Northern Lincolnshire End-of-Life teams, and clinical experts.

Quote

"By ensuring patient data is reliable and up-to-date, we empower healthcare professionals to deliver truly patient-centered care." — Chris O'Connell, Black Pear's Chief Business Development Officer

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