“I have always wanted to work in emergency medicine and it is great to come back to work here in Fermanagh.”
Social worker tells of ‘growing BPD epidemic’ in county
A Western Trust social worker has supported a local mother’s fears that borderline personality disorder (BPD) is claiming young people’s lives needlessly. Erin Donnelly’s 18-year-old daughter Katie had been suffering from the disorder when she died suddenly at the Fermanagh and Tyrone Hospital in Omagh last September. Lack of treatment and understanding of the mental illness are two of the biggest issues vulnerable […]
Top marks for SWAH stroke unit
The stroke unit at the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) has long been renowned as top class, and now it has been confirmed as the best in the North.
People power and politics saved SWAH stroke unit
The importance of having a politically accountable Health Minister in place has been highlighted by the revelation.
SOAS calls for apology from Trust over protest comments
“SOAS focuses on facts as they arise and makes its representations in a serious and professional manner.”
EXCLUSIVE: Concern SWAH maternity on brink of collapse
A doctor has raised concerns about the sustainability of obstetrics and gynaecology at the SWAH due to the number of staff leaving the department.
Daisy Hill provides potential glimpse into SWAH future
“Our concern is this elective hub has been used as a Trojan horse to take away emergency general surgery.”
SWAH campaigners challenge Department statement
“The Fermanagh and Tyrone community is unwilling to accept being treated as second-class citizens.”