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.”
Trust warns of long waits at SWAH ED
There have been 139 attendances at the Enniskillen hospital’s ED in the past 24 hours.
Pensioners forced to cancel appointments at Altnagelvin
“It was just impossible for us,” she said. “I had to phone them up and cancel them. I haven’t the energy.”
Fermanagh patients face over two-year wait for surgery
IN NEWS that will be surprising to few in Fermanagh, a new online system to show waiting times for health services across the North has confirmed patients here face significantly longer waiting times for certain procedures than patients elsewhere. ‘My Waiting Times NI’ was launched last week by the Department of Health to improve and […]
Consultant explains why SWAH is a great place to work
“Fermanagh is a beautiful county and the people are the friendliest, generous and most welcoming – we are delighted to make this our home!”
Urgent call for SWAH to be put into special measures
The call comes after a group of former SWAH doctors expressed concern ‘toxic’ management at the hospital was risking patient safety.
Trust refuses to say if it will restore SWAH surgery
Despite some recent success in its recruitment of surgeons, the Western Trust has refused to say if it will restore emergency surgery to the SWAH.
Derrygonnelly walking group is a big success
“It’s always a good laugh and craic at the back, and ultimately it’s about getting out in the fresh air and great for our mental health.”
Search on for obs and gynae consultants for SWAH
Currently, obs and gynae is the only service performing emergency surgery at the SWAH.