LOCAL patients and health staff have been told to “speak now or forever hold your peace” on the future of the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) emergency surgery. A large crowd gathered at Fermanagh House on Thursday night for a meeting, organised by Save Our Acute Services (SOAS) to explain to people how to contribute to […]
Fermanagh Parkinson’s patient left to suffer alone
A LOCAL pensioner has revealed the heartbreaking impact staff shortages and service cuts are having on older patients here in Fermanagh. The Western Trust has apologised this week, via the Herald, to local patients after it emerged the Parkinson’s Clinics at the SWAH were currently not operating. Stating this was due to capacity exceeding demand, coupled […]
Meeting tonight on how to have your voice heard on SWAH
SOAS has arranged an urgent meeting to advise the community on how to take part in the current RQIA review of the SWAH surgery situation.
Dr Hadi and the SWAH team all set for charity cycle
Now in its third year, the riders are raising money for Enniskillen-based charity SWELL and Pulmonary Fibrosis Northern Ireland.
High risk of no GP cover in Fermanagh
AS the GP crisis persists across the local area, patients at a number of rural practices can expect further disruption in the weeks ahead. Over recent years the Western Trust has taken over a number of local practices after the GPs handed back their contracts, including in Brookeborough and Tempo, and Trillick and Dromore. The […]
Lisa McHugh and Nathan Khan welcome second child
The country star has thanked the staff of the SWAH following the unexpected arrival of their bundle of joy on Friday night.
Investigation into SWAH surgery situation
RQIA has launched the first phase of a review of the patient pathways associated with the suspension of SWAH emergency general surgery.
Fermanagh GPs are ‘working harder than ever’
AS THE crisis in our local health service seems to worsen by the week, not least in general practice, a local surgery receptionist has spoken out to the ‘Herald to stress how our local doctors are working harder than ever. In recent years, with a new phone-triage system now in place, Fermanagh patients have been […]
SWAH campaigners meet with election candidates
Save Our Acute Services has called on the Fermanagh South Tyrone candidates to make health their top priority.
Life on hold for Fermanagh patient in pain ‘24/7’
A FERMANAGH woman who has been suffering in constant pain without treatment for almost two years has spoken of how she has been left unable to live her life. Caroline Diver from Enniskillen is one of many local patients left in the lurch by the reduction in local osteoporosis services. More than a year-and-a-half after first being diagnosed with the […]