Nuala was a well known face in Fermanagh and news of her untimely death from the virus shocked the local community.
Covid rule relaxations ‘do not apply at Trust facilities’
Families asked to ensure their loved ones continue to self isolate if they are deemed to be a close contact, even if they have been double jabbed
Lakeland Forum open for first doses again this weekend
‘Big Jab Weekend’ comes as Covid cases surge across Fermanagh
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.”
Western Trust to close Lakeland Forum mass vaccination clinic at end of the month
THERE have been plenty of developments on the vaccine front this week, but top of the news is that the Western Trust is to close its mass vaccination centre at the Lakeland Forum at the end of the month. With over one million people across the North now fully vaccinated, this week Health Minister Robin […]
Covid crisis far from over as numbers climb
WITH Covid numbers are continuing to climb this week, the Western Trust has pleaded with everyone to get vaccinated, particularly young people. Over the past week there were 99 cases in the Fermanagh and Omagh area, up on 86 last week. Unfortunately, the Department of Health dashboard does not have an update on the local […]
Plans in motion for walk-in vaccine centre in Fermanagh
AS THE vaccine programme continues to be rolled out at pace, plans are currently afoot to provide a ‘walk in’ vaccination service in Fermanagh. While details of the local plan have yet to be finalised by the Western Trust, with the arrangements expected to be announced in due course, it is expected to take place […]
Calls for enquiry as health waiting lists grow again
WITH doctors warning that pressure on GP services and emergency departments is being exacerbated by the number of patients languishing on ever growing waiting lists, the latest statistics from the Department of Health make grim reading. There are currently tens of thousands of local patients waiting either out patient or in patient treatment, and the […]
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 […]