HEALTH care across the county, but particularly in south Fermanagh, could soon see a much-needed boost in local health services thanks to a multi-million Euro cross-border project. Funding is to be provided for A&E services across the entire Western Trust area as part of the EU-funded €8.8 million Co-operation and Working Together (CAWT) Acute Services […]
Drug addict ‘pulled a knife’ in A&E unit
The man faced charges in relation to three separate incidents at SWAH
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.
Top doctor says farewell to SWAH
AFTER a distinguished career in medicine spanning almost five decades, one of Fermanagh’s best known hospital consultants is calling it a day. Dr Moti Rahman has spent 27 years based in the area first as a consultant in general surgery and then in the emergency department. He first came to work in Fermanagh almost 30 […]
Delays mean patients making own way to hospital
NIAS spokesman told the Herald there has been no reduction in the number of vehicles serving the Fermanagh area.
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.
Karen glad to be home after her life-changing op
Enniskillen woman learning to breathe again after remarkable pioneering operation
Hospital staff refused to treat drunken thug
An 18-year-old man has been warned that he faces going to prison if he is abusive towards hospital staff again in the future. Brandon Gillen of Willowvale in Enniskillen appeared before Enniskillen Magistrates Court on Monday for sentencing after being charged with nine offences on two separate dates. The court heard that in the first […]
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.’
Overdose woman assaulted police in her hospital room
Police were called to SWAH after the woman refused to remain in her hospital room.