THE POWER of the people of Fermanagh in the fight to save SWAH services is continuing to grow, with the current campaign to bring bariatric surgery to the hospital bringing the entire community together. As previously reported by the Herald, the Department of Health is currently running a consultation on the future of obesity services, which […]
Bonnie born at SWAH on Boxing Day
THE parents of a local Boxing Day baby have said they are ‘just so happy’ to have brought their little girl into the world at the most wonderful time of year. For the majority of us, the festive season is a period more magical than most. However, when one young couple living in Kilskeery look back […]
Fears SWAH could lose acute status
CONCERN is growing that the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) could lose its ‘acute’ status, after it emerged the Western Trust is considering changing the name of the hospital. Recently released minutes from a meeting of the SWAH Strategic Development Group – which was set up by the Trust to oversee the future development of the Enniskillen hospital […]
Fermanagh community urged to help stop spread of Covid
Demand for lateral flow tests is growing, with some people starting to wear masks again.
New variant of Covid on the rise in Ireland
FERMANAGH residents have been warned to be vigilant as a new variant of Covid makes its way to Ireland. The latest strain, Arcturus, has seen a proliferation of cases in India and has spread across Asia and Europe with a number of cases already being recorded in the United Kingdom. Scientists from the University of […]
Warning over new variant of Covid on the rise
“Arcturus is actually one of the Omicron variant which we’ve had before. It’s just a sub-variant of that.”
Covid funding helping transform our villages
WITH BELLEEK already benefiting from Council Covid funding, with its local marina getting an upgrade, Newtownbutler is set to be the next local village to get a cash injection. The Belleek Marina project, which involved upgrades to its walkways and car parking, is the first in a number of local projects funded by the Covid […]
Enniskillen St Patrick’s Day to make welcome return
This year’s festivities in Enniskillen promise to be as bright and colourful as ever!
Public asked to ‘play your part’ in easing health pressures
Patients have been asked to use services most appropriate for their condition, and to stay at home if they have symptoms of a respiratory infection.
Fears of Covid and flu ‘twindemic’ rise
COVID is on the rise again in the North. The latest Office for National Statistics figures last week revealed Covid is infecting one in 40 in Northern Ireland, compared to one in 80 previously. Chief scientific advisor Professor Ian Young has warned of a new Covid wave on the horizon and a rise in cases. Professor Young expected the increased […]