A FERMANAGH care worker has taken exception to comments made recently by the Western Trust’s Director of Nursing when he said there is a shortfall in domilcilary care workers in parts of Fermanagh. Dr Bob Brown said the Trust is providing 38,000 hours of care a week to 3,500 people in their homes but added: […]
Hospital at home scheme extended across Fermanagh
A PIONEERING health scheme first introduced in Enniskillen care homes for the elderly has been helping local patients avoid a hospital stay by allowing them to receive care in their own home is set to be expanded. This week, the Western Trust revealed its ‘Hospital at Home’ initiative had been delivering “impressive results” and had […]
Fears for the future of elderly as care home closes
CONCERNS have been raised about the provision of care for Fermanagh’s elderly after a care home in Enniskillen has announced it’s closure due to staff shortages. Drumclay Care Home currently has 34 residents and families impacted were told about the closure at a meeting last Wednesday night. The home, which is owned by Ebbay Ltd […]
Trust ‘ignored’ elderly people as health officials implement day care changes
Western Trust accused of “ignoring” Fermanagh’s elderly