THE DEPARTMENT of Health has stated the current threat to SWAH emergency surgery is a result of a fragile workforce, but that “no amount of additional funding or workforce planning can resolve this challenge alone.” The Department was responding to questions from the Herald regarding the revelation that conditions set out in its June review of […]
Surgery threat putting students off training at SWAH
Claims Fermanagh is now “missing out on good doctors” as students are being put off studying at the SWAH due to the threat to its services.
Nurses to strike for more pay before Christmas
When the strikes take place, they will affect non-urgent but not emergency care.
Western Trust “understands concerns of the community”
The Trust has promised to update the local public on the future of SWAH surgery “at the earliest opportunity.”
Community urged to spread the word on SWAH meetings
Further meetings are planned ahead of a major public rally on December 2nd.
Council table motion calling on Trust board to resign
The motion comes in light to the threats to SWAH emergency surgery, and the lack of answers coming from the Western Trust.
Sad search continues for missing Michael
Anyone who can aid in the search efforts can contact the ‘Search for Michael McGirr’ group on Facebook.
Tributes to much loved Enniskillen woman Mena Blake
“She always put the needs of others before herself. Even during her illness she never complained and just got on with it.”
Search on for new chair of the Western Trust
There has been significant local criticism in recent times that there is no Fermanagh representation on the current Western Trust board.