EVERY GP practice in Fermanagh is currently “vulnerable to a possible collapse”, with the dire situation facing local general practice only set to worsen in the months ahead. That is the stark message from Dr Paul Bradley, chairman of the South West GP Federation which represents doctors in the Fermanagh and Omagh area, who has warned urgent “action is needed now to […]
Baby boom at SWAH as mothers opt to travel to Enniskillen for births
AS CONCERNS persist over the staffing crisis as the SWAH’s neonatal unit, there is some good news at it is revealed birth rates at the hospital are soaring. With the hospital’s neonatal unit currently only providing an emergency and stabilisation service for sick and pre-term babies, with its specialist cot capacity reduced from six to […]
Business boost as Belcoo ‘Hub’ officially launched
“We hope that this space can create a buzz of activity around the centre and we don’t want to stop here.”
Department finalising Enniskillen development decision
The Department of Infrastructure put a holding order on the planning application for the Lakelands Retail and Leisure Park.
Safety advice issued ahead of back-to-back storms
Both Met Eireann and the Met Office have issued yellow warnings ahead of the arrival of Storm Dudley today, and Storm Eunice tomorrow night.
Work under way to prepare for bypass
THE FIRST diggers have moved in to prepare the way for the long-awaited Enniskillen Bypass. While full funding has yet to be confirmed to allow full construction to begin, advanced works got underway on the Enniskillen Southern Bypass scheme at the end of January. This includes site clearance, fencing, and electrical work. Having announced the decision […]
Community calling for action on Boho flooding
THE PEOPLE of Boho have called on the Minister for Infrastructure to take urgent action to tackle flooding in the area. Local MLA Jemma Dolan recently presented a petition with the signatures of hundreds of local people to Minister Nichola Mallon calling for something to be done to address the perennial problem, which has been causing […]
Cautious optimism urged over Covid restrictions
THERE is “cautious optimism” regarding the future of Covid-19 in the community, but we all must still do all we can to limit the spread of the virus. That was the message from the Western Trust at the February meeting of is board of directors in which the current post-surge situation, where Covid patient numbers are […]
Foul play – dog owners urged to clean up mess
FERMANAGH dog owners have been urged to clean up after their pets, particularly when visiting local cemeteries where fouling is on the increase. The Council made the appeal last week after a surge in reports of the stinky problem at cemeteries in the local area. “We have been made aware that there has been a significant increase […]
Trust warning neonatal situation is ‘going to get worse’ in coming months
THE CRISIS situation at the SWAH neonatal unit is only going to get worse in the coming months, according to the head of the Western Trust. As reported by the Herald in recent weeks, the number of beds at the SWAH’s neonatal unit was cut from six specialist cots to two before Christmas. This has meant the […]