Visitors to Fermanagh health facilities are being urged to help stop the spread of viruses.
Funding drive targets faster ambulance handover times
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The Western Trust area has been allocated £2 million to support the management of unscheduled care.
Ageing population putting strain on SWAH and services
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The Western Trust has warned that the ageing population is already contributing to intense pressure across the system.
SWAH emergency department attendances rising
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Over 2,000 more people attended the Enniskillen hospital’s emergency department in the past 12 months, than in the previous year.
Fermanagh on alert as viruses increase
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The Western Trust is encouraging patients, clients, staff and the public to keep warm, well and boost your immunity this winter especially during extremely cold weather conditions. Winter is traditionally a busy period for the Western Trust and our health and social care system has faced a very difficult and challenging number of years. We […]
SOAS and Trust to livestream meeting on SWAH’s future
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THE Save Our Acute Services (SOAS) group has confirmed it will meet with the Western Trust (WHSCT) on November 21, with the meeting set to be live-streamed for public viewing. The discussions will focus on developing a ‘Vision Plan’ for the future of the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH), following a call from the Health Minister for […]
Enniskillen husband praises SWAH staff
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Willie Burns has said the “kindness and care” his wife Celia received after being admitted following an accident is to be commended.
Inquest into Fivemiletown man’s death concludes
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Ernest Kells tragically died after going missing from the Tyrone and Fermanagh Hospital in April 2021.
Western Trust issues public appeal for SWAH support
The Trust has asked the public to stay safe this Halloween to prevent added pressure, and has also asked families to help with delayed discharges.
Concern at Trust plans for SWAH engagement
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CONCERN is growing about Western Trust plans to return to a controversial public engagement process as part of its ‘vision’ for the future of the SWAH. Upon announcing the closure of the public consultation on the permanent removal of emergency general surgery from the Enniskillen hospital last week, the Trust vowed to ‘develop a clear […]