AN ENNISKILLEN man with a rare genetic disorder has won High Court permission to challenge the Department of Health and the Western Trust over their prioritisation of the vaccination programme. In January this year, the Herald reported how Lee Martin resorted to legal action in an attempt to be fast-tracked for a Covid-19 vaccine. His […]
Western Trust to run Dedicated Vaccination Clinics for Pregnant Women
First dose clinic will be open at the Lakeland Forum on August 24th from 1pm – 4pm, while the second dose will be available on October 19 at the SWAH. The Western Health and Social Care Trust (Western Trust) has announced it is to set up special arrangements to accommodate pregnant women and those who have […]
Hundreds not showing up for appointments
THE LOCAL public is being urged to support the local health service by making sure they attend their hospital appointments, after it was revealed well over 500 people didn’t turn up to for their appointments at SWAH in one month. Cllr Victor Warrington, who works closely with the Western Trust in his role as a […]
Covid figures almost double in one week
COVID cases have nearly doubled across Fermanagh in the last seven days leading up to August 8. Not one postcode area of Fermanagh saw a reduction in its positive cases this week, with the total figure of Covid cases now standing at 309, compared to 163 the previous week, and 143 cases the week […]
Western Trust make first doses available for 16 and 17 year olds
The Western Health and Social Care Trust (Western Trust) will begin administering Pfizer jabs for 16 and 17 year olds at each of its three Mass Vaccination Centres and Mobile Clinics from Friday 6th August. All Centres have high numbers of people receiving 2nd doses booked in the coming weeks, so although 16/17 year olds […]
Western Trust to close Lakeland Forum mass vaccination clinic at end of the month
THERE have been plenty of developments on the vaccine front this week, but top of the news is that the Western Trust is to close its mass vaccination centre at the Lakeland Forum at the end of the month. With over one million people across the North now fully vaccinated, this week Health Minister Robin […]
Erne Gaels suspend adult club activity due to Covid
BREAKING: Erne Gaels have suspended all adult club activities for this weekend after one player tested positive for Covid. The club who responded immediately to health concerns, are continuing to work with the County Board and receive advice on this matter. Speaking to the Herald, Erne Gaels Club Chairman, Peter McMahon, confirmed, “All senior […]
Covid crisis far from over as numbers climb
WITH Covid numbers are continuing to climb this week, the Western Trust has pleaded with everyone to get vaccinated, particularly young people. Over the past week there were 99 cases in the Fermanagh and Omagh area, up on 86 last week. Unfortunately, the Department of Health dashboard does not have an update on the local […]
Plans in motion for walk-in vaccine centre in Fermanagh
AS THE vaccine programme continues to be rolled out at pace, plans are currently afoot to provide a ‘walk in’ vaccination service in Fermanagh. While details of the local plan have yet to be finalised by the Western Trust, with the arrangements expected to be announced in due course, it is expected to take place […]