THE local community is being urged to come out in strong numbers to Fermanagh House tonight (Thursday, May 1) for a public meeting on the future of the SWAH. The meeting, which begins at 8pm, has been organised by Save Our Acute Services (SOAS) and will focus on the campaign group’s roadmap to restored emergency […]
South West Acute Hospital currently ‘extremely busy’
There are currently 74 patients awaiting treatment and 25 patients waiting admission at the South West Acute Hospital emergency department.
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.
Fears for GP services in Fermanagh
THERE are fears for the future of many local GP practices after funding talks between the BMA (British Medical Association) and the Department of Health broke down. The BMA, which serves as a trade union for GPs, had been in contract negotiations with the Stormont government regarding the level of support provided to practices. However […]
Some SWAH inpatients at hospital for over a year
The average stay for geriatric patients at the Enniskillen hosptial over the last year was 27.8 days.
Fermanagh health campaigners to host public meeting
SAVE Our Acute Services (SOAS) is organising a public meeting on the future of SWAH services and the removal of emergency general surgery at the hospital. SOAS has invited representatives from all five main political parties in the area, and the public will have the chance to ask questions on the night. The meeting takes place […]
Plans for new Fermanagh GP teams
By Alan Rodgers THE Western Health Trust has confirmed that work is underway to deliver new multi-disciplinary teams (MDTs) to GP practices across Fermanagh and Omagh, following the announcement of £61 million in health funding. Local GP practices have been calling for the wider introduction of multi-disciplinary teams locally in recent years. Health Minister, Mike […]
Questions raised over ‘DNR’ order at SWAH
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A mother has revealed how a ‘Do Not Resuscitate’ (DNR) order was placed her daugther at the Enniskillen hospital without her knowledge or consent.
Ambulance service apologises for Fermanagh delays
NIAS said wider pressures on the health system, particularly regarding EDs, was resulting in “prolonged turnaround times” in Fermanagh and beyond.
Fermanagh health campaigners question hospital figures
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THE WESTERN Trust has insisted figures it provided to the health regulator for its review on the removal emergency general surgery (EGS) from the SWAH were accurate. Fermanagh campaigners fighting to restore the service had questioned the figures on bed capacity provided by the Trust to the Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority (RQIA) for a review into […]