BUDDING artists have showcased their colourful designs expressing gratitude to local healthcare staff for their hard work throughout the pandemic. Tiernan and Riley, pupils at Holy Trinity Primary School took part in an arty school project to create ‘hope cards’ for front line workers. The boys came up with striking designs which will form part […]
Trust fails to explain huge underspend on mental health
A CASE of “post-code lottery” could be the reason why accessing mental health counselling is “nearly impossible” for people across Fermanagh. Sara Boyce from the PPR (participation and practice of rights) confirmed that only 70% of GP practices offer in-house counselling within the Western Trust area, with the percentage for Fermanagh even lower. Speaking to […]
Almost 40 heart patients in SWAH recall
A RECALL of almost 40 Fermanagh patients who had been receiving treatment for a heart condition which began in June is still ongoing. The patients were recalled in what The Western Trust described as “a precautionary measure.” The recall has been made following a review of patients’ files and affects those suffering from aortic stenosis […]
Woman received palliative care package the day her husband died
Local health leaders questioned on current system
Health poll: Staffing levels, waiting lists, long journeys for hospital appointments among main issues
A LOCAL councillor has indicated that she ‘anticipated’ the result in the Fermanagh Herald’s poll on healthcare within the county.
POLL: Majority of people not happy with healthcare in Fermanagh
With health budgets facing big cuts an online Fermanagh Herald poll shows that already people here are worried about the state of our NHS, Ryan Smith reports…
POLL: Are you happy with healthcare in Fermanagh?
As concern grows over the future of the health service; with pay freezes and cuts in services,