Following negotiations with Maple Group Practice in Lisnaskea, a new practice, Maple Healthcare, was formed in April 2017.
Roslea GP group identifies potential surgery premises
“One of the many questions must be what incentives are being offered to GPs to work there?”
Fermanagh sees biggest decrease in GP services in North
According to the statistical report, there are 15.3 practices per 100,000 population in the Fermanagh and Omagh area.
Trust takes over GP practice in ground-breaking move
“Patients of the practice can be assured that its services will continue as normal under the new arrangement.”
Call for intervention as Trillick GP closure looms
No solution has yet been found to deal with the fallout from two upcoming rural GP closures.
‘Cancer patients paid price for Covid’ – Ederney GP
“The pandemic has certainly changed the pattern of presentation of patients and the way in which patients are processed.”
GP crisis set to deepen as local doctor resigns
WITH a chronic shortage of general practitioners already causing serious difficulties in the local area, the crisis is set to deepen in the year ahead with more resignations and retirements on the horizon. The latest doctor preparing to hang up his GP coat is Dr Declan Morgan from the Dromore and Trillick Surgery, who has informed […]
Out-of-hours services available despite unfilled shifts
“Patients who have an urgent clinical need will still be prioritised and offered a face-to-face appointment.”
Demand for Out of Hours GP soars over past month
The HSC was responding to problems at the weekend when local patients encountered difficulties accessing the service.
Failing Out of Hours GP services playing ‘roulette’ with patient welfare
THE current GP Out of Hours services provided for the Western Health and Social Care Trust has been heavily criticised after figures showed many instances of no cover. During a meeting of the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council’s Policy and Resources Committee, one member remarked on the unacceptable playing of “roulette” in terms of patient […]