Patients were faced with lengthy waiting times and delays in admission as pressure mounted at the Emergency Department at the South West Acute Hospital over the weekend. It is believed that approximately 18 patients had been waiting on trolleys overnight on Monday 11 February. The Herald had asked the Trust to confirm how many patients […]
Hospital chief admits pressure is mounting on A&E
“People need to realise that it is for emergencies, it isn’t for common colds or flus or minor aliments.”
Man (48) hurled abuse at hospital staff and police
Conor Rogers (48) from Drumannon Rise, Omagh was convicted last month of using disorderly behaviour at the Emergency Department of SWAH
Jail for man (48) who abused hospital staff
District Judge Michael Ranaghan sentenced Rodgers to two months in prison.
Board apology as SWAH waiting times treble in 12 months
The rise comes despite ongoing appeals by the Western Trust urging people to only attend A&E in the event of an emergency.
Frustrated patient abused SWAH staff
Conor Rodgers (48) of Drumannon Rise, Omagh appeared at Enniskillen Magistrates Court on Monday where he pleaded guilty to disorderly behaviour.
One in two Fermanagh people visit A&E in past 12 months
‘Older people shouldn’t be seen as a drain on resources because they’re not.’
Patients had to wait over 12 hours for emergency care
Over Christmas and New Year 33 patients faced waits of at least 12 hours before receiving emergency attention
On the frontline in A&E
In the first of our SWAH features, Ronnie Kernaghan speaks of the love of his job as ED manager.