WHEN Enniskillen father-of-two Andrew McManus received his diagnosis of young-onset Parkinson’s earlier this year, it was a moment that changed everything. “I remember opening the letter and just sitting there, trying to take it in,” said the 42-year-old. “My wife took it harder than I did. “For me, I think I went into practical mode. I […]
Fermanagh set to benefit from new £8m health plan
A MAJOR €8.6 million PEACEPLUS-funded project has been launched to tackle obesity across Ireland, including Fermanagh, where hundreds will benefit from community-based health programmes. The CAWT Healthier Futures project, supported by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB), aims to help 9,000 people change behaviours, improve diet, and increase physical activity across the region. In the […]
‘Traumatic wait’ for breast cancer results
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LOCAL women are being left waiting up to nine weeks to find out if they have breast cancer – a delay described as ‘traumatic’ and ‘mentally devastating’ by one Fermanagh patient still awaiting a diagnosis after an urgent referral more than five weeks ago. Despite a new regional referral system introduced earlier this year to speed up […]
Inquest into Fivemiletown man’s death concludes
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Ernest Kells tragically died after going missing from the Tyrone and Fermanagh Hospital in April 2021.
Western Trust issues public appeal for SWAH support
The Trust has asked the public to stay safe this Halloween to prevent added pressure, and has also asked families to help with delayed discharges.
Concern about ambulance response times in Fermanagh
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The latest figures suggest the removal of emergency general surgery from the SWAH is putting added pressure on the ambulance service.
Fermanagh endo patient left with lifelong health issues
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A FERMANAGH woman has been left with permanent health complications after waiting nearly two years for urgent surgery, only to discover her name had never been added to the colorectal waiting list. Despite a confirmed diagnosis of deep infiltrating bowel endometriosis in late 2023 and a clear clinical need for urgent intervention, a series of […]
Fermanagh unites as Catherine’s fundraiser hits £100,00
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OVER £100,000 has been raised by the Fermanagh community to support much-loved and cherished Catherine Cox, who recently spent time at one of the leading physiotherapy centres in the UK. For over 12 months, the county has been rallying in support of Catherine who lives with an incredibly rare health condition, CDKL5. CDKL5 deficiency disorder is […]
Fermanagh missing out on vital mental health service
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A FERMANAGH GP has expressed concern that local mental health patients are being left behind due to a lack of funding for a vital service that is being rolled out in other areas. Dr Eugene Haigney from Omagh has been working in Irvinestown since 1999. He’s experienced the incredible work that doctors and professionals have done […]
Fermanagh woman fighting for endometriosis support
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A Fermanagh woman has bravely opened up about her journey with endometriosis — a painful and often misunderstood condition that affects one-in-10 women — in the hope of helping others feel less alone. Now, alongside a group of local women who have faced similar struggles, Melanie Clarke has helped launch a new support group aimed […]