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Huge rise in complaints at mental health units in Western Trust

Figures obtained by Belfast Live show a 466% rise in complaints at the two units

Belfast Live · May 23, 2023

Western Trust healthcare heroes recognised at awards ceremony

The ceremony held at the Silver Birch Hotel in Omagh recognised healthcare staff locally

Belfast Live · Apr 14, 2023

Claim Western Trust management approached SDLP leadership over councillor comments

Cllr Paul Blake first broke the news of the pending emergency surgical suspension at the South West Acute Hospital

Belfast Live · Feb 26, 2023

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Hundreds turn out to protest over South West Acute Hospital crisis

The demonstration was organised by the Save Our Acute Services campaign group

Belfast Live · Feb 22, 2023

Councillors clash with Trust directors over SWAH at Health committee meeting

There were tense exchanges during the meeting on Friday

Belfast Live · Feb 20, 2023

Urgent update sought on SWAH maternity services after concern raised over future

The Trust continues to maintain that the rota for consultants in the obs and gynae department is stable

Belfast Live · Feb 10, 2023

Department of Health calls for 'respectful debate' after heated SWAH event

Directors from the Western Health and Social Care Trust were interrupted on several occasions during Monday night's meeting

Belfast Live · Feb 1, 2023

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Fermanagh public vents anger at Western Trust in fiery SWAH consultation event

Trust chief executive Neil Guckian also admitted that it would be ‘challenging’ to see the service resume at the Enniskillen hospital

Belfast Live · Jan 31, 2023

Western Trust defends public consultation on SWAH as campaigners brand it a ‘sham’

Emergency general surgery services were suspended at the Co Fermanagh hospital in December

Belfast Live · Jan 23, 2023

Western Trust launches ‘ticket only’ events for public views on SWAH emergency surgery removal

The events are part of a public consultation on what the Trust says is a ‘temporary’ suspension of the service

Belfast Live · Jan 17, 2023

Fermanagh doctors targeted with ‘verbal abuse’ over surgery suspension at South West Acute Hospital

There was widespread condemnation at a special meeting of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council for the alleged verbal attacks

Belfast Live · Jan 10, 2023

South West Acute Hospital: Western Trust director says golden hour a 'huge misconception'

The Trust also said no applicants met the criteria in a recent recruitment drive for consultant general surgeons at the Enniskillen hospital

Belfast Live · Dec 12, 2022

Western Trust services affected as workers strike over pay

Unison, Nipsa and GMB workers took to the picket line across Northern Ireland on Monday

Belfast Live · Dec 12, 2022

Further calls for Trust board to resign over SWAH controversy

Anger and confusion are continuing to build over the handling of the withdrawal of emergency surgical services

Belfast Live · Dec 8, 2022

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Belfast Live · Nov 22, 2022

Surgeons defend axing of emergency surgery at South West Acute hospital in Fermanagh

There has been widespread concern around Co Fermanagh after the Western Trust announced the ‘unplanned’ decision to suspend the service

Belfast Live · Nov 19, 2022

Large GP practice at risk of closure after operators hand back contract to health officials

The operators of the Maple Healthcare in Lisnaskea cited "excessive stresses and intolerable pressures" at work

Belfast Live · Nov 19, 2022

Brendan Hughes: Parish-pump politics adding to pressure on health service

With years of political failure to make the necessary decisions, it is little wonder this week has seen pressures on hospitals pile up

Belfast Live · Nov 18, 2022

Health officials grilled at council meeting over SWAH emergency surgery suspension

Western Trust chief executive Neil Guckian and his team appeared virtually at the special meeting at Enniskillen Town Hall

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Belfast Live · Nov 17, 2022

Western Trust chief hits out at councillors over ‘damaging’ comments on SWAH crisis

Protestors gathered outside the Townhall in Enniskillen on Thursday night

Belfast Live · Nov 17, 2022

Western Trust confirms suspension of emergency surgery at South West Acute Hospital

The Trust says it has been unsuccessful in efforts to recruit consultant general surgeons to the hospital

Belfast Live · Nov 15, 2022

Adrian Dunbar issues plea to save emergency surgery services in hometown hospital

Fears have been expressed that the loss of emergency surgery could lead to the further loss of services at the South West Acute Hospital in Enniskillen

Belfast Live · Nov 11, 2022

Councillors call for Western Trust board to resign amid reports of December ward closure

The calls came amid reports that staff of the Co Fermanagh hospital were told that one of its wards that deals with emergency surgery is to close to admissions from 4 December

Belfast Live · Nov 9, 2022

Public meetings taking place across Fermanagh over threats to SWAH emergency surgery

There are fears of a further loss of services at the South West Acute Hospital in Enniskillen

Belfast Live · Nov 3, 2022

Councillors vote to bring legal challenge in event of withdrawal of emergency surgery at SWAH

Cllr O’Cofaigh said local representatives needed to stand for the ‘strongest possible action’ if emergency surgery services are withdrawn from the South West Acute Hospital

Belfast Live · Oct 27, 2022

Mass protest called over threats to SWAH emergency surgery

Fears have been expressed that the loss of emergency surgery at the hospital could lead to a further loss of services at the SWAH

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