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Black Pear has always been driven by a simple belief: technology matters only when it helps people deliver better care and gives citizens a more active role in their own health.
David JehringAug 3, 20268 min readBlack Pear · News & Insights
Stories from the front line of connected care.
Customer stories, research, and product updates from the team building the NHS's interoperability layer.
David JehringAug 3, 20268 min read
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Elevate enters public beta: 200 users shaping a new approach to metabolic health
Elevate, developed by Black Pear and provided by the Public Health Collaboration, has entered public beta with 200 users helping shape a new approach to metabolic health.
Black Pear TeamJul 27, 20266 min read
Customer Stories
Somerset eSTEP passes 25,000 completed plans in first year
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust's digital treatment escalation planning programme has reached more than 25,000 completed eSTEPs within twelve months of launch.
Black Pear TeamJun 29, 20266 min read
Customer Stories
5,000 ambulance trips avoided
More people receiving end-of-life care where they wanted to be.
Black Pear TeamJun 8, 20263 min read
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Announcing Core SDK v2: AI-assisted care plan authoring
Core SDK v2 introduces AI-assisted authoring for clinically governed FHIR Questionnaires, helping teams move from care plan intent to structured, review-ready templates faster.
Black Pear TeamMay 29, 20262 min read
Customer Stories
Somerset ICB's Electronic Treatment Escalation Plan — Shortlisted for an HSJ Award
Our partner Somerset Integrated Care Board has been shortlisted for an HSJ Award for their Electronic Treatment Escalation Plan (eTEP) — a service powered by Black Pear's SIDeR shared care record platform.
Black Pear TeamApr 23, 20265 min read
Customer Stories
Transforming End-of-Life Care with Humber and North Yorkshire ICB
Black Pear is proud to collaborate with Humber and North Yorkshire ICB in revolutionising end-of-life care, saving 1,119 ambulance trips annually and preventing 3,618 in-hospital deaths.
Black Pear TeamMay 28, 20251 min read
Customer Stories
Somersets Clinicians at Yeovil Hospital Gain Access to Dorset GP Records Through Groundbreaking Data Integration
Clinicians at Yeovil Hospital can now seamlessly access GP records for Dorset patients, creating a plan of care and writing back to patient records through Somerset's SIDeR+ shared care record.
Black Pear TeamDec 5, 20241 min read
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Pear Fest '24: A Spectacular Celebration of Soil, Health, and '80s Nostalgia
Pear Fest '24 was a magnificent 'Soilstice' celebration that brought together world-class speakers, exceptional musicians, and culinary delights at our Worcestershire HQ. A weekend that perfectly blended sustainability, wellness, and unforgettable '80s vibes.
Black Pear TeamJun 21, 202415 min read
News
Patients with an EPaCCS Form Are More Likely to Die Out of Hospital
North Lincolnshire has demonstrated significant improvements in end-of-life care through EPaCCS, with deaths in hospitals falling to just 14% compared to the national average of 43%.
Black Pear TeamApr 15, 20241 min read
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BSSNG ICB ReSPECT Form is Now Available Across England via NRL
Since early 2022, the BNSSG area has been pioneering digital healthcare innovation with over 8,500 digital ReSPECT forms integrated with local healthcare services and accessible across England via the National Record Locator.
Black Pear TeamApr 2, 20241 min read
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Pear Fest 2023: Bridging the Gap Between Agriculture, Environment, and Health
Pear Fest 2023, themed 'From Soil to Soul', brought together innovative farmers, doctors, and experts to explore the critical connections between sustainable agriculture, environmental health, and human wellness.
Black Pear TeamMar 8, 202416 min read