A virtual ward means the oversight of a hospital ward — without the ward. We place simple monitoring equipment in your home, you (or your family) take readings twice a day, and our clinical team reviews every patient every day, stepping up to a home visit, home IV treatment or hospital the moment the numbers say so.
Is this right for me?
You need hospital-style monitoring but would rather be at home
You've been assessed as suitable for a virtual ward
You're recovering from an illness that needs close observation
You want doctor oversight without staying in hospital
Important — this is not an emergency service
The virtual ward is for patients assessed as suitable for monitoring at home. If you become seriously unwell between reviews — severe breathlessness, chest pain, collapse — call 999.
What can we help with?
Hospital-style clinical monitoring at home
Twice-daily readings and review
Nurse visits and observations
Doctor oversight and treatment changes
Escalation if readings become abnormal
A clinician decides whether you're suitable for the virtual ward — it's never assumed.
What happens during your visit?
Suitability assessment
A clinician confirms you're suitable for hospital-style monitoring at home.
Equipment set up
Monitoring equipment is set up and you're shown how to take readings — family can help.
Twice-daily review
Readings are reviewed twice a day by our clinical team, with nurse visits as needed.
Doctor oversight
A doctor oversees your care and adjusts treatment; abnormal readings trigger prompt review.
What's included
Monitoring kit at home: oxygen levels, blood pressure, temperature
Twice-daily readings — phoned in or sent by app
A nurse reviewing every patient's readings every day
Doctor oversight with authority to act immediately
Step-up to home visits, IV therapy or hospital on clear triggers
Defined admission and discharge criteria — you always know the plan
Who delivers your care
Who
What they do for you
Registered Nurse
Reviews your readings daily and calls you
GP
Provides daily oversight and makes escalation decisions
Care Coordinator
Sets up your kit and shows you how to use it
After your visit
You stay under clinical oversight until you're well enough to step down. If readings become abnormal, we review promptly and escalate — including hospital admission if needed. With consent, your NHS GP is kept informed.
We provide this service across Lurgan, Craigavon and surrounding areas. Some surrounding locations may be available depending on the service, travel requirements and clinician availability.
Not sure if we cover your area? Call 028 9621 1981 with your postcode and our team will check — or see Areas we cover.
Booking for someone else?
Yes — a family member, carer or authorised representative can contact us to arrange this for a patient, provided the patient consents. Many of our bookings are made by a son or daughter for a parent.
Frequently asked questions
What is a virtual ward?
Hospital-style clinical monitoring provided in your own home instead of a hospital ward — with equipment, twice-daily reviews, nurse visits and doctor oversight.
Who decides if I'm suitable?
A clinician assesses and confirms suitability before you go onto the virtual ward.
How do I take the readings?
We set up the equipment and show you how — it's designed to be simple, and family can help.
What if I don't submit my readings?
Our team will follow up if readings are missed, so you're not left unmonitored.
What happens if my readings are abnormal?
We review promptly and escalate as needed — including arranging hospital admission if required.
Can my family help?
Yes — family can help take and submit readings, and we keep them informed.
