THE local council has been asked to assist in identifying potential sites for both short-term and long-term ‘culturally appropriate’ accommodation for the Traveller Community. Irish Travellers, a legally protected ethnic minority, are supported by the Housing Executive (HE) for their accommodation needs. While many Travellers prefer traditional housing, the HE also provides serviced sites for […]
Fears for GP services in Fermanagh
THERE are fears for the future of many local GP practices after funding talks between the BMA (British Medical Association) and the Department of Health broke down. The BMA, which serves as a trade union for GPs, had been in contract negotiations with the Stormont government regarding the level of support provided to practices. However […]
New support hub for Fermanagh unpaid carers
A DEDICATED hub has been set up to support Fermanagh’s many selfless unpaid carers. The Western Trust recently established the Fermanagh Carers Hub, which meets monthly and gives those who are acting in a caring role the chance to take some time out for themselves, and to discuss any issues or concerns they may have. This […]
Minister vows to bring back cross border health scheme
Many patients from Fermanagh had benefited from the scheme in the past.
Some SWAH inpatients at hospital for over a year
The average stay for geriatric patients at the Enniskillen hosptial over the last year was 27.8 days.
Warning for Fermanagh dog owners during lambing season
FERMANAGH dog owners have been warned to keep their dogs under control in the countryside, particularly now during the ongoing lambing season. The warning has been issued by Fermanagh and Omagh Council, who noted livestock worrying by dogs was “a key concern for farmers and still remains an issue”, with 30 reported incidents in the local […]
Lisnaskea Police Station ‘being considered’ for upgrade
THE PSNI has said it is considering upgrading Lisnaskea Police Station, as part of a wider plan to modernise its estate. Back in February, Fermanagh and Omagh District Council wrote to the policing service to asking it to consider “modernising the aesthetics” of the town-centre station. The request came after the good news that work […]
Car headlight glare not currently tested
IT’S such a pervasive problem that puts many motorists off driving at night, however it has now been revealed the intensity of car headlights is not currently tested for road safety purposes. Fermanagh and Omagh Council recently wrote to the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) expressing concern about the brightness of vehicle headlights, noting they are […]
Fermanagh waste water system at full capacity
VAST swathes of Fermanagh are currently either at capacity or approaching their capacity for wastewater treatment, which is having a significant impact on planning and development around the county. A recent report by Fermanagh and Omagh Council’s director of regeneration and planning, Kim McLaughlin, provided an update on the current situation across the wider area, based on information […]
Fermanagh health campaigners to host public meeting
SAVE Our Acute Services (SOAS) is organising a public meeting on the future of SWAH services and the removal of emergency general surgery at the hospital. SOAS has invited representatives from all five main political parties in the area, and the public will have the chance to ask questions on the night. The meeting takes place […]