Innovative end of life transport service shortlisted for national award

A dedicated transport service introduced by North East Ambulance Service to take dying patients to their preferred place to die has been shortlisted for a national award. The End of Life Transport scheme gives terminally ill patients the option to be transported by ambulance with a specially trained crew to their preferred place to die within the region. The initiative, which is the first in the North East, helps patients plan where they want to end their life and ensures they get there in the most ...