LOCAL health professionals turned out to the Manor House Country Hotel outside Enniskillen today (Wednesday) to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the South West GP Foundation. A special celebration event was organised at the hotel, with Northern Ireland Health Minister, Mike Nesbitt, delivering a keynote address to congratulate the group on its many achievements. Established […]
SWAH campaign continues unabated in Fermanagh
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THE Save Our Acute Services (SOAS) campaign group is continuing its efforts to connect with communities across the region, with more public meetings planned for October as part of its ongoing fight to protect and restore emergency general surgery (EGS) at the SWAH. With community concern still high and the future of the service uncertain, […]
Trust spends £1m in emergency child care accommodation
More than £1 million has been spent by the Western Health Trust in the past five years on emergency accommodation for children taken into care – with some of the most vulnerable young people sent as far away as England, Scotland and Wales. New figures released under Freedom of Information reveal that since January 2020, […]
‘I have been neglected and left unable to walk’
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A LOCAL woman who has been left in agony for over a year has spoken out on how treatment delays have left her unable to walk and struggling to breathe. Sharon Cadden, from Enniskillen, has gone from being healthy and active to housebound and broken as a result of waiting for treatment. She suffers from severe osteoarthritis, […]
Fermanagh businesses call for healthcare roundtable
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BUSINESS leaders from Fermanagh have urged the Department of Health to immediately commission a roundtable on the future of rural healthcare services. With the highly pressured winter months only weeks away, representatives from across the business sector – from SMEs to global companies in manufacturing, transport, and hospitality – are calling on Health Minister Mike […]
Community urged to talk more openly about suicide
A local mental health councillor has stressed the importance of speaking openly about suicide and believes government funding for mental health services is still falling short. In recognition of World Suicide Prevention Day, the ‘Herald spoke with Raymond Farrell, a mental health councillor based in Enniskillen. “Having a dedicated day on the calendar to highlight mental […]
NIAS admits to patient safety concerns
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THE NI Ambulance Service (NIAS) has admitted that delays in its response times are putting patients at risk. In the minutes for its June board meeting, NIAS discussed its 999 response times, citing ‘persistent handover delay’ and staff availability – due to crews over working their scheduled hours – as among the reasons for long delays. The report outlined how the […]
Fermanagh nurses set to remember Viola
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THE team at Children’s Ward at the South West Acute Hospital are set to take part in a charity fun run where they will remember the memory of their much-loved colleague and friend Viola Loane. Formerly of Tedd in Irvinestown and of Gortnagullion in Kesh, Ms Loane passed away peacefully at Omagh Hospital in January 2024, following […]
SWAH surgery debated at Stormont
There are now renewed calls for Minister Mike Nesbitt to intervene on behalf of Fermanagh patients.
Lisnaskea set to hit the ground running with 5K event
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Lisnaskea is gearing up for a great turnout as excitement hits its stride ahead of the upcoming 5km Walk and Run, taking place on Friday, August 29 at 7pm. Whether you’re a seasoned runner chasing a personal best or just looking to take things at a walking pace, the event is open to all ages […]