HUNDREDS of patient experience stories gathered by campaign group Save Our Acute Services (SOAS) have laid bare the grim reality now facing Fermanagh patients since the withdrawal of emergency general surgery (EGS) from the SWAH. Over the past year, since EGS at the Enniskillen hospital was suspended indefinitely, the Western Trust has repeatedly stated that it has put […]
Figures show thousands needed immediate surgery at SWAH
“These statistics provide a clear and undeniable case for the full restoration of urgent and emergency surgery at SWAH.”
Claims Trust ‘discounted’ SWAH consultation responses
The Trust did not count over 30,000 submissions from the people of Fermanagh, stating they were not responses to the consultation.
Trust finds ‘no viable alternatives’ for SWAH surgery
Further details on this findings report are expected to be released later today.
SWAH campaign meeting in Irvinestown tonight
“We’re now much more than a campaign, we’re a community.”
EXCLUSIVE: Concern SWAH maternity on brink of collapse
A doctor has raised concerns about the sustainability of obstetrics and gynaecology at the SWAH due to the number of staff leaving the department.
SWAH consultation meeting in Belcoo tonight
This is the last public consultation event taking place in Fermanagh.
Daisy Hill provides potential glimpse into SWAH future
“Our concern is this elective hub has been used as a Trojan horse to take away emergency general surgery.”
SWAH campaigners challenge Department statement
“The Fermanagh and Tyrone community is unwilling to accept being treated as second-class citizens.”