FERMANAGH politician Arlene Foster said it was “quite inhumane” that people weren’t able to be with their loved ones during the Covid-19 pandemic, as part of the Government restrictions. Adhering to advice from the Department of Health, hospitals across the North suspended visiting in a bid to reduce the spread of Covid-19, which was having […]
Minister denies Fermanagh ambulance claims
Minister Nesbitt reaffirmed his commitment to the recommendations in the recent RQIA report on the SWAH.
Council health meetings branded ‘a waste of energy’
FEW Fermanagh councillors are attending the regular meetings between the Western Trust and the local Council because they feel they are “a waste of energy.” At the recent SOAS meeting at Fermanagh House, compere Alan Rodgers quizzed the two councillors on the panel about the low attendance at the Council’s health committee meetings with representatives from the Trust. Mr […]
Fermanagh patients ‘held to ransom’ over ambulances
It is estimated a much-needed extra ambulance in the Fermanagh area would cost in the region of £2 million per year.
Positive SWAH inspection report welcomed
A RECENT surprise inspection of the critical care unit (CCU) at the SWAH found no formal areas for improvement. The Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority’s (RQIA) carried out the unannounced inspection at the Enniskillen hospital in March this year. The inspection focused on five key themes – infection prevention control and environmental safety; procedure for obtaining […]
Daughter’s emotional tribute to hospice
The daughter of a Fermanagh woman has paid an emotional tribute to the hospice that cared for her parents, who died 18 months apart.
Over £40,000 raised for Fermanagh girl Catherine Cox
A special coffee morning was recently held at Coa Community Hall and a quiz at the Enniskillen Gaels GAA club.
Enniskillen cancer centre to open this month
Major work has been ongoing at 18 High Street in Enniskillen on the development of the new therapeutic centre.
Award for Fermanagh Speech and Language team
THE Speech and Language Therapy Team at the South West Acute Hospital have been praised for going “above and beyond” in their duty after they were named as winners of a major award. The Adult Acute Specialist Speech and Language Therapy Team at SWAH, along with their colleagues at Altnagelvin, claimed the ‘We Are West […]
New digital system rolled out at Fermanagh hospital
THE Western Trust has hailed the launch of its new digital health care record system as “a huge moment” after the ‘Go-Live with encompass’ scheme was rolled out to the SWAH today (Thursday). This means that for the first time all HSC Trusts across Northern Ireland are now integrated into one digital system, signifying a […]