THE WESTERN Trust is preparing to “mainstream” its Covid vaccine service, with expectations high in the local health services that further booster jabs will be needed to tackle the virus. That was the message from the January meeting of the Trust’s board, where director of HR Karen Hargen gave an update on the current phase […]
Pharmacies feel brunt of Covid surge
WITH pharmacy staff facing burn out as the current Covid surge sees demand soar, the Fermanagh public are being urged to be as understanding and considerate when using the service. Speaking to the Herald last week, amidst the highest Covid case numbers seen in the county since the pandemic began, pharmacist Joe McAleer from Erne Pharmacy in […]
Questions asked about progress of Roslea GP surgery
ALMOST five years after its GP surgery closed, the people of Roslea have been asking what progress is being made in the fight to return the service, in some capacity, to the village. There was much joy in recent weeks after it was revealed the long awaited and much needed new health centre for Lisnaskea […]
UK immigration plan could see border checks for workers
CONCERNS about the impact of Brexit on the border have not gone away, with the latest immigration plan by the UK once again firing up fears about the reintroduction of border checks. The latest cause for concern is the proposed Nationality and Borders Bill, which is currently being passed through the houses of the Westminster parliament. Described […]
Increase in the number of MOTs in Enniskillen
It appears the Enniskillen MOT Centre has been making efforts to increase the number of vehicles it tests each month.
Brother’s appeal for injured Clones man
A Go Fund Me page has been set up to help David with his medical and living expenses.
Omicron brings Fermanagh health service to its knees
Western Trust appealing for staff to give up free time to work in hospital
Pricing boost expected for local off licences
New alcohol pricing rules in the South could see a surge in cross-border trade.
Snow joke – weather warnings issued for Fermanagh
Both Met Eireann and the Met Office have issued yellow alerts for sleet, snow, ice, and even potential thunderstorms.
Fermanagh hits record number of Covid cases
The number of cases in the county has increase almost five fold in a fortnight.