“These statistics provide a clear and undeniable case for the full restoration of urgent and emergency surgery at SWAH.”
Western Trust to take over Brookeborough and Tempo GP
The future of the large local practice had been in doubt after the contractor who had previously agreed to take over its running had pulled out.
‘Changes’ needed to healthcare claims former GAA star
A FORMER Fermanagh inter-county footballer has said that ‘structural changes’ need to be made to the health service after his four-year-old daughter endured a ‘distressing’ wait for emergency medical care at the South West Acute Hospital in Enniskillen. Last night (Tuesday), Ryan McCluskey, took to Twitter (see below) to share his story on his child’s […]
Concerns over SWAH radiology shortage
Fermanagh patients requiring interventional radiology have had to travel to Derry in recent months.
SWAH speciality doctor allocation ‘shocking’
Figures show the SWAH has been allocated a shockingly low number of speciality middle-grade doctors over the past five years.
Irish star Dane reflects on life after shocking stroke
IRISH scrum-half Kathyrn Dane knows better than anyone how fickle life can be. Nine months ago she suffered a brain haemorrhage while training with Ireland, and is still a long way from making a full return to rugby, although she has been making steady progress. In an IRFU media call, Dane told how during a gym session with the Irish squad’s […]
Former surgeon blasts SWAH consultation submission
“This person should imagine a badly injured young or sick, frail, elderly member of his family making the two-three hour trip.”
Trust finds ‘no viable alternatives’ for SWAH surgery
Further details on this findings report are expected to be released later today.
Daisy Hill campaigners’ solidarity with SWAH fight
Newry campaigner urge politicians to stand up for local patients
Local health system facing severe cuts, warns Trust
“The health and social care system is facing some of its biggest challenges since the establishment of the NHS.”