FERMANAGH cleric Fr Gary Donegan is set to undergo surgery today (Wednesday) after he suffered ‘another bleed’ in his eye. In December, the Newtownbutler priest revealed that he had to have an operation to restore the sight in his right eye after losing his vision a few weeks ago when a bleed to it caused extensive damage. […]
New Health Minister must move quickly on SWAH – SOAS
Appeal to new Health Minister comes following a report which called for debate on future of SWAH maternity services.
Families clock up thousands of miles on road to Derry
FERMANAGH families are clocking up thousands of miles each, and are forking hundreds of pounds in the midst of a cost of living crisis, travelling to Derry with their loved ones who require treatment at Altnagelvin Hospital. For example, two local siblings told the Herald they have recently travelled well over 2,000 miles and have spent almost […]
Trust reassures public on SWAH maternity services
The Western Trust has confirmed it remains committed to the maternity service from the SWAH.
Report suggests removal of SWAH maternity services
A major review of gynae services suggested removing maternity services from the SWAH.
Fermanagh patient’s fears after Altnagelvin experience
A FERMANAGH patient and family have spoken out about worrying gaps in the local health system, and their concerns for surgical patients who present to the SWAH, after his experience of having to travel to Altnagelvin for an emergency operation. Eamon McCaffrey, who is in his 80s, was speaking along with his family after recently spending almost […]
Community urged to attend SOAS’s public meeting tonight
The SOAS meeting takes place at Fermanagh House tonight (Wednesday) at 7pm.
Western Trust vacancies up 85 percent
Figures show the number of vacancies within the Western Trust has jumped over 85 per cent in the past five years.
SWAH porter ready to fight for equal pay
South West Acute Hospital porter and Fermanagh Unison member, Enniskillen man Benny Cassidy, will walk out with colleagues at midnight.
Families endure ‘terrifying’ journey to Derry for care
SWAH patients being sent to Altnagelvin for emergency surgery at the weekend faced a two-and-a-half hour treacherous journey in freezing fog.