FERMANAGH patients are becoming increasingly frustrated at not being able to access their GPs as easily as before the pandemic, however one local doctor has claimed patients now have greater access than ever. Since the outbreak of the pandemic, GP surgeries have stopped all ‘walk in’ services in a bid to reduce footfall at surgeries. […]
Concern over access to mental health help
THE WESTERN Trust has said mental health services have been open and available to everyone who needs them throughout the pandemic, although some have questioned this claim. In a letter to the local Council, responding to concerns previously raised about local mental health provision in recent months, Trust chief executive Dr Anne Kilgallen said the […]
Universal Credit boss branded as ‘insulting’
A STATEMENT by the man in charge of Universal Credit in the North saying working people didn’t get a pay increase when they had more children so those on benefits shouldn’t expect one has been branded “insulting” and “totally unacceptable.” Fermanagh and Omagh District Council had previously written to the Department of Communities regarding its […]