The Department has said it cannot offer health workers here a pay rise, and warned of major cuts, due to the lack of a Stormont budget.
New Lisnaskea health centre won’t be open until 2026
“By that time it could be out of date by the time it gets built.”
SWAH rheumatology service moved to Omagh temporarily
The temporarily removal of the service was brought to the public’s attention by a local patient who was told their appointment would be in Omagh.
Local doctor appointed as new SWAH ED consultant
“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.