TRYING to talk to Belfast-based officials about the health crisis here, or other issues impacting Fermanagh, is like talking to someone from another planet, according to those lobbying for the return of services to the county. Pauline Corrigan from Florencecourt is one of the many hard-working volunteers from the Save Our Acute Services campaign group, […]
Hospital plan could see SWAH lose acute status
Despite repeated assurances the Enniskillen hospital would retain its acute status, it has now been proposed to reclass it as a general hospital.
Western Trust offer employment opportunity to graduates
NEWLY graduated student nurses have expressed a first preference to work at the Western Trust. The Trust welcomed the development and confirmed that the level of interest was significantly higher than in previous years. “This reflects the very positive experience, which students have highlighted during their placements within many service areas in the Trust, and is a […]
Health chiefs urged to restore SWAH surgery
All Fermanagh’s political representatives have been urged to push for the emergency general surgery service to be restored at the Enniskillen hospital
Fermanagh patients asked to ‘validate’ their surgeries
Fermanagh patients have been sent letters asking them if they still need their surgeries.
Fermanagh welcomes new trainee doctors to the SWAH
A total of 260 new doctors in training have taken up roles across the Western Trust, from Enniskillen up to Derry.
Fears over measles outbreak after more cases confirmed
PARENTS are being urged to be on high alert after three measles cases were confirmed last week just across the border in Cavan. According to Northern Sound, many more people in the area may have been exposed to infection as one of those diagnosed presented at Cavan General Hospital, with GPs in the area notified […]
SWAH staff put their horticulture skills to the test
The celebratory event which was aimed at boosting morale and spirits at the Enniskillen hospital.
Fermanagh Parkinson’s patient left to suffer alone
A LOCAL pensioner has revealed the heartbreaking impact staff shortages and service cuts are having on older patients here in Fermanagh. The Western Trust has apologised this week, via the Herald, to local patients after it emerged the Parkinson’s Clinics at the SWAH were currently not operating. Stating this was due to capacity exceeding demand, coupled […]
Meeting tonight on how to have your voice heard on SWAH
SOAS has arranged an urgent meeting to advise the community on how to take part in the current RQIA review of the SWAH surgery situation.