SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP is set to host a Town Hall meeting at the Enniskillen Hotel, joined by local Councillor Adam Gannon, SDLP Group Leader on Fermanagh & Omagh District Council. The event, taking place at 6.00pm on Thursday November 27, will hear Claire outline the SDLP’s vision for the future of the North […]
Public meeting called as fight to save SWAH emergency service intensifies
The Save Our Acute Services (SOAS) campaign group is inviting the public to a crucial meeting at the Westville Hotel, Enniskillen, as part of its continued efforts to secure the reinstatement of emergency general surgery at the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH). With community concern still high and the future of the service uncertain, the […]
Consultation on emergency general surgery postponed
The Western Trust has postponed the consultation on emergency general surgery in the Western Trust Area which was due to take place on Tuesday. “Whilst we are pleased with the high level of interest in the public events for the consultation on Emergency General Surgery in the Western Trust area, following a high level risk […]
Huge crowd turns out for Enniskillen health meeting
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HUNDREDS of concerned locals packed into Fermanagh House last night for a public meeting on the future of emergency general surgery (EGS) at the South West Acute Hospital. Organised by campaigners Save Our Acute Services (SOAS), the meeting was organised in advance of a public consultation event being held by the Western Trust at the […]
SWAH consultation sparks public concern
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THE announcement of a consultation on the removal of emergency general surgery at the SWAH has been met with deep concern among the local public. Following the news last Thursday, many took to social media to have their say on the plans and on the future of healthcare in the area. Some branded the move to remove the vital servies an “absolute […]
Council health meetings branded ‘a waste of energy’
FEW Fermanagh councillors are attending the regular meetings between the Western Trust and the local Council because they feel they are “a waste of energy.” At the recent SOAS meeting at Fermanagh House, compere Alan Rodgers quizzed the two councillors on the panel about the low attendance at the Council’s health committee meetings with representatives from the Trust. Mr […]
Community support for SWAH campaign stronger than ever
Save Our Acute Services will be hosting representatives from all the main local political parties at Fermanagh House on May 1 at 8pm.
Fermanagh Lakeland Forum to cost around £70 million
The major Enniksillen project is expected to be given the green light at a Fermanagh and Omagh District Council meeting tonight (Tuesday).
Fermanagh business owners to attend major conference
SMALL business owners in Fermanagh are encouraged to attend a major conference next month which will outline new innovative ways that the industry can reduce their energy costs. Many local businesses have been struggling to cope with the surging prices in the wake of the cost-of-living crisis, with some urging for support from the local […]
Fermanagh rates row breaks out after budget meeting
THE chairman of Fermanagh and Omagh Council has said he is confident he did nothing wrong in refusing to allow a councillor to speak or raise a proposal during last week’s rates meeting. However, the councillor at the centre of the row has branded the move “undemocratic” and has said the chairman “silenced any dissent, silenced […]