Recommendation R15: Independent care plan reviews
From Muckamore Abbey Hospital Inquiry Report, published 18 June 2026.
Recommendation
Care plans should be regularly evaluated to assess their impact on people’s wellbeing. This is the responsibility of the care team and should include formal, documented input from the service user themselves (where appropriate) and families. Additionally, there should be regular independent reviews overseen by the Public Health Agency (PHA) to assess any deviation from best practice, both in the written plan and in daily care delivery. These reviews should be shared with people themselves and families.
Government response
No government response to this recommendation is on the record yet.
Delivery
No statement on delivery from Health and Social Care Northern Ireland or Northern Ireland Executive has been found in the sources searched (last checked 22 June 2026). This is separate from the response above.