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.
Revelations raise doubts over SWAH safety assurances
The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists has confirmed it has not provided safety recommendations on withdrawal of SWAH surgery.
Unions unite in opposition to SWAH cuts
“We are confident that a united community can defeat yet another attempt by bureaucrats to undermine our hospital and National Health Service.”
Belleek community turns out for SWAH protest
“As we live in the most rural area in the north we need to be protected when it comes to emergency health care.”
Fermanagh healthcare system in crisis
It has been confirmed operators of Maple Healthcare in Lisnaskea have handed back the contract for the practice.