THE POWER of the people of Fermanagh in the fight to save SWAH services is continuing to grow, with the current campaign to bring bariatric surgery to the hospital bringing the entire community together. As previously reported by the Herald, the Department of Health is currently running a consultation on the future of obesity services, which […]
SWAH surgery future in the balance
GENERAL surgery will continue at the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) but the Western Trust have warned that consultant surgeons need to be recruited in order to safeguard the long-term future of the service. Speculation has mounted in recent weeks that the SWAH would lose all emergency surgery facilities with the nightmare scenario of patients […]
Man made threats to kill hospital and supermarket staff
The judge ordered that Boyle be immediately admitted to the Tyrone and Fermanagh Hospital in Omagh for medical assessment
Board apology as SWAH waiting times treble in 12 months
The rise comes despite ongoing appeals by the Western Trust urging people to only attend A&E in the event of an emergency.
Frustrated patient abused SWAH staff
Conor Rodgers (48) of Drumannon Rise, Omagh appeared at Enniskillen Magistrates Court on Monday where he pleaded guilty to disorderly behaviour.
One in two Fermanagh people visit A&E in past 12 months
‘Older people shouldn’t be seen as a drain on resources because they’re not.’
New car park to ease hospital traffic problems
The site on the Irvinestown Road already has 978 car parking spaces.
Patients in urgent need face five year surgery wait
Shocking new GP figures obtained by the Fermanagh Herald reveal reality of waiting lists