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Boo-tiful Babies Make a Spook-tacular Entrance at the Ulster Hospital Maternity Unit
Halloween brought more than tricks and treats to the Ulster Hospital this year, as four families welcomed precious new arrivals into the world this spooky season. First time parents Anna Tilley and her partner Jay, from East Belfast, welcomed their baby boy, Albert Joseph Tilley at 11:11 am born on 28 October. A delighted Jay…
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Trust Puts Innovative Heart Failure Technology to the Test
South Eastern Trust patients with heart failure, could benefit from new research exploring how their care can be monitored effectively in their own home. The Trust is one of 15 hospitals across the UK, taking part in ‘Heart Failure At Home’, a research study looking at how innovative technology can help improve outcomes for patients…
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New Consultants Strengthen Services at South West Acute Hospital
The Western Trust has reinforced its commitment to maintaining and developing services at South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) with a number of key consultant appointments, including a major milestone for Women’s Health services. The Trust has welcomed Dr Aine McNally as the seventh Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at SWAH, marking the first time the hospital…
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Update on temporary consolidation of Inpatient Maternity Services from Daisy Hill Hospital
The Southern Trust Board has confirmed that births and inpatient maternity care will temporarily consolidate at Craigavon Area Hospital from 23 November 2026, while efforts continue to recruit consultant obstetricians for Daisy Hill Hospital. The proposal was approved at a public Trust Board meeting today (Tuesday 3 November) following consideration of the current workforce position…
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Western Trust Welcomes Major Investment in Endometriosis Care
The Western Trust has welcomed a £1.95 million investment in endometriosis services announced by Health Minister Robbie Bulter, which will help strengthen specialist care for women across in the Western Trust and Northern Ireland. The Western Trust’s Regional Endometriosis Service, based at Altnagelvin Hospital, provides specialist care for women living with endometriosis and is one…
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Western Trust Remains Committed to Meaningful Engagement and Patient Safety
The Western Health and Social Care Trust remains committed to working openly with the public, people who use services, staff, carers, community organisations and elected representatives to plan the future of health and social care services in Fermanagh and West Tyrone. The current Health and Care Futures programme is about listening to people’s views to…
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Staff celebrate graduation in the Scottish Improvement Leadership programme
We are celebrating the graduation of three staff members who completed the prestigious Scottish Improvement Leadership (ScIL) programme at a ceremony in Belfast on 23 October 2026. Speaking about the Scottish Improvement Leadership Programme participant Joyce McKittrick, Lead Nurse Health Visiting at the Western Trust explains: “ScIL is a leadership and quality improvement programme that…
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