A NON-PROFIT organisation in Fermanagh said it was “fabulous” to be able to demonstrate and showcase their work to the Council as part of a celebration for Mental Health Awareness Week. Figures released during Mental Health Awareness Week revealed that one in five adults in the North will show signs of mental illness at some […]
Stacey’s message of hope for women living with alopecia
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A FERMANAGH woman who lost her hair as a teenager is calling for better support for people across the North living with alopecia. Stacey McCabe, a mother-of-two from Belcoo, recently underwent pioneering mesh hair integration treatment in London. It has transformed her confidence after years of struggling with wigs, sprays and self-doubt. Speaking to the ‘Herald, […]
Trust celebrates Fermanagh’s unpaid carers
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UNPAID carers from across Fermanagh recently came together for a special celebration in Enniskillen, organised in recognition of their often-unsung heroic work. To mark Carers Week, from June9-15, the Western Trust took the opportunity to bring local carers together and acknoledge the incredible care and support they provide to their loved one each and every day. Geraldine […]
Concern at length of stay for elderly patients in SWAH
“Older people are staying twice as long in SWAH because of the lack of community care.”
Woman’s journey exposes failings in health service
A LOCAL woman has called for common sense to prevail after being forced to endure a 12-hour bus journey to Altnagelvin Hospital for what should have been a simple, local appointment at the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH). Una O’Reilly, who was a key figure in the campaign to save maternity services at the Erne […]
Fivemiletown club kicks off new ‘mental wealth’ plan
FIVEMILETOWN United FC has unveiled a new three year mental health strategy aimed at breaking down stigma and creating space for open, honest conversations among players and the wider community. Prompted by heartbreaking tragedies across the area in recent years, the initiative will focus on promoting positive mental health throughout the club and beyond, offering education, […]
Fermanagh actor pledges support for cancer centre
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LOCAL actor Ciarán McMenamin said it was a “no-brainer” to attend the official opening of the new multi-million pound therapeutic Cancer Focus support centre in Enniskillen on Wednesday. The Enniskillen man, who has been involved in TV productions including BBC’s ‘Hope Street’, has been vocal in his support of the centre, recalling his late mother’s passion […]
Minister’s vision for SWAH is ‘limited’
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has published the ‘Implementation and Funding Plan’ for initiatives to tackle hospital waiting lists.
Cork cancer concert calling for Nathan Carter
COUNTRY music star Nathan Carter is set to take centre stage at the Cork City Hall later this summer for a much-anticipated fundraising event to raise proceeds for a leading cancer charity. Excitement is building in the locality ahead of a major ‘Concert for Cancer’ which will see Carter perform on Wednesday, July 30, with […]
Fermanagh campaign group calls for urgent GP action
WITH the ongoing GP crisis in Fermanagh, and to a lesser extent across the North, expected to deepen in the months ahead, local campaigners have urged the Health Minister to provide urgent funding to prevent the collapse of yet more practices. Last week, chair of the British Medical Association, Dr Frances O’Hagan, warned the funding […]