THE PUBLIC have been urged to be vigilant against any potential cuts to the local health service as it emerges out of the Covid surge. In recent weeks both the Department of Health and the Western Trust have announced their plans for resetting and rebuilding services. Jill Weir, who is a health campaigner and chairwoman […]
Health workers join forces on the picket line at SWAH
Nurses and health workers across all boards at SWAH joined forces on the picket line in a third stage of strike action over pay parity and staffing issues. Despite the Department of Health urging unions to “defer industrial action” members of the RCN and Unison branches at SWAH came together “for the sake of patient […]
Fed-up health professionals ‘forced to emigrate’
Recent figures showed that only 18% of doctors in the North who finish their degree in medicine are choosing to further their training.
Fears over massive disruption as nurses’ to strike
PHARMACY staff at SWAH kicked off the first leg of industrial action this week, with further strike action by union members to take place over the coming weeks. Chief Executive of the Western Trust, Dr Anne Kilgallen said, “The treatment and care of our patients and service users will remain our top priority. “We wish […]
Trust accused of trying to cut Meals on Wheels
The Trust claims demand for the service is down, however this has been disputed locally.
Use it or lose it: fears for future of meals on wheels
Elderly and vulnerable people have been urged to sign up for the meals on wheels service provided by South West Acute Hospital with fears that the service could be lost. These meals are hot, nutritious and provided for those who meet the criteria led down by the Department of Health but recently the numbers of […]
Pay freeze health workers warn of huge strike action
Fermanagh health sector workers could be taking to picket lines in the new year if something isn’t done to improve their working conditions.
New Lisnaskea health centre ‘is put on hold’
It is understood that the ‘Developing Better Services’ team has been removed from the project due to the ongoing political stasis .
Now fears for hospital’s ENT services
Consultants based at Altnagelvin Hospital in Derry may not be willing to travel to Fermanagh, according to a union rep.
Job ad hints date set for closure of stroke unit
Around 3,000 responses to the consultation survey were received from the Fermanagh Save our Services lobby group.