The upgrade will improve transport links between the Fermanagh and Tyrone county towns and users of the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH).
Concern at length of stay for elderly patients in SWAH
“Older people are staying twice as long in SWAH because of the lack of community care.”
Minister’s vision for SWAH is ‘limited’
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has published the ‘Implementation and Funding Plan’ for initiatives to tackle hospital waiting lists.
Fermanagh campaign group calls for urgent GP action
WITH the ongoing GP crisis in Fermanagh, and to a lesser extent across the North, expected to deepen in the months ahead, local campaigners have urged the Health Minister to provide urgent funding to prevent the collapse of yet more practices. Last week, chair of the British Medical Association, Dr Frances O’Hagan, warned the funding […]
Minister denies Fermanagh ambulance claims
Minister Nesbitt reaffirmed his commitment to the recommendations in the recent RQIA report on the SWAH.
Fermanagh patients ‘held to ransom’ over ambulances
It is estimated a much-needed extra ambulance in the Fermanagh area would cost in the region of £2 million per year.
Positive SWAH inspection report welcomed
A RECENT surprise inspection of the critical care unit (CCU) at the SWAH found no formal areas for improvement. The Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority’s (RQIA) carried out the unannounced inspection at the Enniskillen hospital in March this year. The inspection focused on five key themes – infection prevention control and environmental safety; procedure for obtaining […]
New digital system rolled out at Fermanagh hospital
THE Western Trust has hailed the launch of its new digital health care record system as “a huge moment” after the ‘Go-Live with encompass’ scheme was rolled out to the SWAH today (Thursday). This means that for the first time all HSC Trusts across Northern Ireland are now integrated into one digital system, signifying a […]
Huge turnout for meeting on Fermanagh hospital
OVER 150 turned out to the Fermanagh House in Enniskillen last night (Thursday) for a meeting on the future of the South West Acute Hospital, organised by a local campaign group. In the event, which was organised by campaign group Save Our Acute Services and chaired by North West News Group and WeAreTyrone journalist Alan […]
Fermanagh couple dies just days apart from each other
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After almost six decades of marraige, husband passes away on day of wife’s funeral