Between December and July 1,381 patients from the Fermanagh area arrived at Altnagelvin as ‘walk-ins’
No risk assessment on SWAH surgery withdrawal
The Trust did not assess the risk of withdrawing emergency general surgery from the SWAH.
Almost 1,000 patients submitted complaints to the Trust
ALMOST 1,000 patients submitted formal complaints to the Western Trust in the past year, according to the latest figures from the Department of Health. While this was one of the lowest number of complaints received by any Trust in the North, with only the Northern Trust receiving less, it is a significant increase on the […]
Incident at the SWAH
BOTH a fire service crew and an ambulance unit were called to the emergency department at the SWAH earlier today. They attended the scene around 3.30pm this afternoon. The incident was a minor one and was being dealt with by hospital staff.
Concern over trainee doctor experiences at SWAH
Figures showed SWAH’s trainee doctor satisfaction ratings were the lowest in the North, and one of the lowest in the UK.
Sadness at death of doctor days before his wedding
DR SEAN McMahon, who passed away suddenly last week, was due to get married to his Fermanagh fiancée at the Lough Erne Resort on Friday. Dr McMahon, who worked at Craigavon Area Hospital but was well known locally having also worked at the SWAH, collapsed at a fitness suite at the South Lake Leisure Centre in Craigavon last […]
Family fun day for SWAH this Saturday
“It is entirely to thank those frontline staff for the work they have done in our hospital.”
SWAH bereavement suite project scoops top award
THE SWAH’s ‘Forget Me Not’ Bereavement Suite Project has won this year’s Davin Corrigan Award. Hosted by the Western Trust and the Corrigan family, in memory of their beloved son Davin, the awards brought to a close the Involve Fest West celebrations at the end of July, which was held across the Trust area. Lead […]
Family fun day to celebrate SWAH and its staff
“This is our thank you to the frontline staff and the work done by the staff in our incredible south-west acute hospital.”
Arrival of baby Jonah gives Robinson new perspective
AFTER almost a year out of the managerial hot seat, Scott Robinson has jumped right back into it, this time with Division Two side Orchard Farm. Robinson, who lives in Brookeborough, received numerous offers and inquiries for which he says he is ‘blessed and thankful’ but in the end, the lure of Farm, just a few […]