The third victim sadly passed away at the SWAH today. Police have vowed to ‘work at pace’ on the investigation into the tragedy.
Enniskillen maternity support worker retires from SWAH
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FERMANAGH has bid farewell to a remarkable maternity support worker whose career has been defined by an extraordinary commitment to maternal and infant health. With a wealth of experience and a compassionate heart, Enniskillen woman Carmel Maguire has been a pillar of strength for new mothers, guiding them through the joys and challenges of childbirth. […]
Western Trust confirms ‘pause’ of SWAH consultation
“It is important for the public to note that the temporary transfer of emergency general surgery to Altnagelvin Hospital continues to be in place.”
MP Cullen writes to Health Minister for meeting on SWAH
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THE MP for Fermanagh and South Tyrone, and former head of the Royal College of Nursing, has written to the Health Minister to request an urgent meeting on the SWAH. Health Minister, Mike Nesbitt, recently urged the Western Trust to ‘pause’ and ‘reconsider’ their consultation process on the permanent withdrawal of emergency surgery from the […]
SOAS welcomes pause on SWAH consultation
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SOAS has welcomed the intervention of Health Minister Mike Nesbitt urging Western Trust to ‘reconsider’ SWAH consultation. As revealed by the ‘Herald yesterday the Western Trust has announced a reset of the public consultation; https://fermanaghherald.com/2025/07/trust-announces-reset-of-swah-consultation/ The Western Trust said that, after “listening to public opinion” it is now “in the process of resetting” its approach […]
Trust announces ‘reset’ of SWAH consultation
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The Western Trust has said that, after listening to public opinion, it is “resetting its consultation approach.”
Trust apologises for Enniskillen consultation confusion
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It has emerged the Western Trust had previously requested a police presence at the now postponed public meeting in Enniskillen.
Consultation on emergency general surgery postponed
The Western Trust has postponed the consultation on emergency general surgery in the Western Trust Area which was due to take place on Tuesday. “Whilst we are pleased with the high level of interest in the public events for the consultation on Emergency General Surgery in the Western Trust area, following a high level risk […]
Huge crowd turns out for Enniskillen health meeting
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HUNDREDS of concerned locals packed into Fermanagh House last night for a public meeting on the future of emergency general surgery (EGS) at the South West Acute Hospital. Organised by campaigners Save Our Acute Services (SOAS), the meeting was organised in advance of a public consultation event being held by the Western Trust at the […]
SWAH consultation event sells out in two days
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The public consultation meeting on the future of emergency general surgery (EGS) at the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH), due to take place at the Killyhevlin Hotel on Tuesday night, has sold out in just two days. The event has been organised by the Western Trust as part of the consultation on the proposed permanent […]