THE Western Trust has the highest number of children (361 patients) waiting more than 13 weeks to access mental health services according to new figures. Almost 2,000 children have been left to sit on waiting lists across the North making it the worst area in the whole of the UK for mental health referrals and […]
Fermanagh Covid cases stagnate over the week
THE number of Fermanagh Covid cases remains high this week, as the Western Trust prepares to host a vaccine and booster blitz in Enniskillen in a bid to tackle the stubborn spread of the virus. In fact, across the four local postcode areas, there were exactly the same number of positive cases in Fermanagh this […]
Health chief apologises over hospital admissions delay
“This is not the standard we would wish to deliver.”
Covid costing Western Trust £61 million this year alone
Pandemic costs have pushed the Trust’s deficit up by almost £19 million.
Courses to help everyone at the Recovery College
“We’re all about increasing access to mental health services and getting it out there that mental health is a continuum.”
Trust issues appeals as SWAH pressures mount
The Western Trust forced to put out a number of appeals to both staff and patients in recent days.
Presentation from walk in memory of Nuala
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