OVER the past 18 months our local health workers have been going above and beyond in their roles caring for the community, among them many for whom Fermanagh is their adopted home. In recent years international recruitment of medical staff has been a challenge at SWAH, but the tide has begun to turn, with the […]
Hundreds not showing up for appointments
THE LOCAL public is being urged to support the local health service by making sure they attend their hospital appointments, after it was revealed well over 500 people didn’t turn up to for their appointments at SWAH in one month. Cllr Victor Warrington, who works closely with the Western Trust in his role as a […]
International nurses speak of love for Fermanagh
‘I do not regret moving here at all. This is one of the best decisions I have made in my life.’
Urgent public appeal over hospital discharges
“The essential co-operation of patients, and their families and carers on discharge, will help free up beds during this extremely challenging time.”
Widow pays tribute to late husband for giving the ‘gift of life’ to others
Monica Shields reminds all in her time of grieving of the importance of ‘being kind’ to one another A LISNASKEA woman has paid tribute to her late husband for giving the “gift of life” to others through organ donation, and reminded us all on the importance of “being kind” to one another. Tim Shields (47) […]
Little Charlie ‘a true fighter’ after birth at 26 weeks
THE FAMILY of baby Charlie Moore from Maguiresbridge, who was born premature at 26 weeks, are on a mission to raise vital funds for the neo-natal units at SWAH and Altnagelvin after the life-changing support they received. They plan to climb Cuilcagh Mountain in tribute to the health staff who helped them through an extremely […]
‘DJ Rockstar’ Conor presents £4000 cheque to SWAH
CHARITY: HAVING already raised £30,000 for different charities in the previous two lockdowns, Conor McCann from Irvinestown aka ‘DJ Rockstar’ has raised another staggering £4000, which he donated to the emergency department in the SWAH. Here he is presenting his cheque donation to Julie Collins and Ian Crawford of the SWAH emergency department. When asked […]
Maternity staff face ‘verbal abuse’ over visiting restrictions
MATERNITY STAFF at SWAH have faced “verbal abuse” and “harassment” over visiting restrictions not updated by the Trust. The easing of maternity restrictions initially came as welcome news, however hope changed to disappointment after a number of mothers-to-be seen their partner denied access over the past week despite the change of rule. The Trust was […]
Expectant mothers welcome easing of restrictions
The Trust can only accommodate within a Covid secure environment, and some women have seen their partners denied access.
Anti-abortion posters causing pain to grieving mothers
The posters have been put up outside the entrance to SWAH and outside a local school.