The long-awaited Reshaping Stroke Services report has been released.
Health board ‘broke its word’ on future of SWAH stroke
THE Health and Social Care Board (HSCB) has come under fire for failing to announce the next proposed stage for stroke services in the South West Acute Hospital. The future of the unit at SWAH which has previously been recognised as the best performing facility in the North continues to be clouded with uncertainty. Now, […]
Health workers ‘deserve better than 3% pay rise’
FERMANAGH HEALTH workers, who recently voted overwhelmingly in support of strike action, “deserve better” than the Department of Health’s latest pay offer. That’s according to Unison, which has around 2,000 members here in the county, has rejected a £60 million pay deal for health and social care staff announced by the Department last month. […]
One in five here on antidepressants, new figures reveal
Cllr Raymond Farrell believes significant investment is needed in psychological services.
Health cuts on agenda at public meetings
‘Save our NHS’ public meetings taking place in Lisbellaw and Roslea
Anger over ‘sham’ meeting on future of hospital service
“Only for the Fermanagh Herald no members of the public may have known about it at all”
Public urged to attend SWAH services meeting
Health experts will be on hand at the meeting, which will focus on imaging services such as x-ray and MRI scanning, to answer the public’s questions.
OPINION: Insulting our intelligence
There is now an absolute onus on our politicians to show leadership and do the right thing.
PRAISE: Fermanagh is the best region for cancer waiting times
The Western Trust had a 100 percent record in meeting its target waiting times for some types of cancer.
FCT determined to stay on the road despite cuts
The vital service has been busier than ever thanks to the hard work of staff and volunteers.