Almost all of the population of Fermanagh is now outside the ‘golden hour’ of access to emergency life-saving surgery.
Mother of sick baby pays tribute to SWAH staff
The Bellanaleck mother has said SWAH staff have been “amazing” despite the pressure they are under.
EXCLUSIVE: Glimmer of hope in SWAH surgery campaign
The Department has confirmed to the Herald elective surgeons could be able to carry out emergency procedures if needed.
Pregnant women urged not to panic over surgery cut
“It will only take one or two obstetricians to say they are not happy with it and for them to pull out, then we’re on a slippery slope.”
WATCH: Thousands gather at the Forum for SWAH meeting
HUNDREDS of people turned out to the Lakeland Forum this evening [Friday] to show their support in the bid to save the SWAH services in Enniskillen. The demonstration was aimed at showing the Western Trust that the people of Fermanagh would not accept the withdrawal of live-saving emergency surgery from the South West Acute Hospital. […]
Trust issues guidance to local GPs on bypassing SWAH
“In the case of life-threatening emergencies, there is no one who can guarantee absolutely that the patient will not come to harm.”
WATCH: Nathan Carter urges support for SWAH rally
“Please, if you can, go along and support this great cause.”
Encirc backs save our SWAH services campaign
“We will support both our people and our local communities in urging the Department of Health to urgently intervene in this matter.”
Surgery cut leaves SWAH staff worried for the future
“We’ve got an acute hospital, and it really should be used for acute care.”
Fermanagh community urged to come out for SWAH rally
The rally begins at 7pm tomorrow, Friday, and everyone across generations and backgrounds is being urged to attend.