2+ hour, 23+ min ago  (210+ words) THE Western Trust has stressed it has been making significant progress in the operation of its emergency general surgery pathways following the service changes. Responding to the RQIA report when it was published earlier this month, the Western Trust said…...

8+ hour, 23+ min ago  (366+ words) WITH the recent hot weather, most will have been wary of harmful UV exporsure, however a local doctor has warned hat even on sunny days everyone should still take steps to protect against skin cancer. With cases of skin cancer…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (416+ words) MALE farmers in Fermanagh are being urged to'be aware of the signs of prostate cancer and seek medical advice if they have concerns, following TV'presenter'Jeremy Clarkson's revelation that he has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of the disease. The…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (387+ words) A DAUGHTER will take part in a skydive in memory of her father, a well-known Enniskillen dentist, as part of efforts to raise awareness of mental health support within the dental profession. Cathy Connolly is completing the challenge to mark0 20 years…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (350+ words) RESIDENTS at Kesh Creamery marked Learning Disability Week earlier this month with a lively day of music, dancing and topped off by a visit from local entertainer Paddy Treacy. One of the celebrations held on Tuesday June 9, saw residents spend…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (303+ words) AN IRVINESTOWN nurse has been recognised for her outstanding dedication to caring for premature babies and their families after receiving a prestigious regional award. Joanne Maguire, a Neonatal Nurse at the SWAH, was named winner of the "Making a Difference…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (321+ words) A Fermanagh mother has raised "2, 761 after completing the Enniskillen 10 K, running in support of the Fermanagh Down Syndrome Support Group, which provides vital services for families across the area. Chloe Gallagher took on the challenge as part of her fundraising…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (332+ words) FRESH concerns have been raised over delays in implementing recommendations aimed at improving emergency general surgery services at the SWAH, amid claims key changes remain outstanding. Councillors unanimously backed calls at a recent meeting'for further action to ensure urgent recommendations…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (554+ words) The Western Trust has welcomed a new RQIA inspection report into emergency general surgery services linking South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) and Altnagelvin, but serious questions remain over the long-term impact of the temporary arrangements, according to former Royal College…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (393+ words) AN EDERNEY man is preparing to tackle Mount Kilimanjaro with the FTD Brothers, raising funds and awareness for dementia through one of the world's treks. Stephen Mc Farland, a lecturer in Culinary Arts at South West College, will travel to…...