Committee for Health

Visit to Craigavon Area Hospital

As part of its Inquiry into Access to Palliative Care Services the Committee for Health visited Craigavon Area Hospital on 12 March 2026 to see a pilot for the Individualised Last Days Care Planning Template on hospital wards.

The Chairperson of the Committee Mr Philip McGuigan MLA took part in a simulation exercise demonstrating to Members and Department of Health officials who watched on remotely.

Pictured: Simulation Suite with training prop in bed

Pictured: Philip McGuigan MLA participating in simulation 

Pictured: Members and hospital staff watching simulation exercise remotely 

Pictured: Staff from 2 North Respiratory Ward multi-disciplinary team with Diane Dodds MLA, Linda Dillon MLA and Philip McGuigan MLA