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Altnagelvin A&E under immense pressure as Doctor says staff facing 'dire straits'

An emergency department consultant has appealed to the public for help to ease hospital pressures after admitting his staff are facing “dire straits." The Western Health and Social Care Trust posted a Twitter video featuring Dr Sandy Nelson at ...

05 Oct 2022 at 13:58

Northern Ireland

Emergency department staff ‘facing dire straits’, warns consultant

An emergency department consultant has appealed to the public for help to ease hospital pressures after admitting his staff are facing “dire straits”. The Western health trust posted a Twitter video featuring Sandy Nelson at Altnagelvin ...

04 Oct 2022 at 19:01

Derry News

UPDATE: Visiting Guidance for Western Trust Hospitals

The Western Health and Social Care Trust (Western Trust) is continuing with its current visiting guidance to hospital sites allowing for one visit, for one hour per day per patient from three nominated visitors. Exceptions continue to ...

02 Aug 2022 at 15:26

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Western Trust Lead Radiographer receives prestigious award

North West Cancer Centre Lead Clinical Specialist Radiographer, Malcolm Wilkinson, has received an accolade for inspirational leadership in the CHKS Award 2022 for his work in the Radiotherapy Department at the NWCC, Altnagelvin ...

29 Jul 2022 at 17:30

Derry News

Derry nurse awarded British Empire Medal for services to Occupational Health

Altnagelvin Occupational Health Nurse, Alacoque McCaffrey, has been awarded a British Empire medal for services to Occupational Health, particularly during the Covid-19 pandemic. Alacoque, originally from Strabane, has 20 years ...

02 Jun 2022 at 14:04

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Derry Mental Health team win 'Quality Improvement Team of the Year' at national awards

The Western Health and Social Care Trust (Western Trust) Mental Health team have been announced winners in the Royal College of Psychiatrist national award for 'Quality Improvement Team of the Year 2022'. at the recent annual ...

12 Nov 2022 at 19:32

Local News

Mature student secures lifelong dream post after return to Derry university to graduate in Nursing

Belle had always wanted to pursue a career in nursing. In fact, it’s in her genes, with several generations of her family having served the local community, including an aunt who was a midwife during World War II, and ...

13 Dec 2022 at 13:12

Local News

Nurses - an insight into NI's health service through the eyes of dedicated nurses

They face many challenges, but this is the team of dedicated frontline healthcare professionals that ensure our hospitals function and patients get the best possible care. A four-part BBC Northern Ireland ...

21 Nov 2022 at 11:35

Local News

Western Health and Social Care Trust launch ‘Link to Wellbeing Project’

The Western Health and Social Care Trust (WHSCT) officially launched a new project on Friday last. ‘Link to Wellbeing’ is a two years project funded by NHS Charities Together and aims to support ...

27 Nov 2022 at 21:17

Derry News

Derry's Altnagelvin Hospital to host Big Jab weekend for 12-17 year-olds

This weekend the Western Health and Social Care Trust will be hosting a ‘Big Jab Weekend’ for 12-17 year-olds. The clinics will be open for first dose jabs of the COVID-19 vaccine only and will ...

23 Nov 2021 at 12:20

Derry News

New campaign to support vulnerable adults is launched by Western Trust

The Western Health and Social Care Trust have launched a new campaign which aims to support vulnerable adults who are at risk of harm or who need protection. It is hoped that the new ‘See ...

17 Nov 2021 at 13:25

Local News

Derry's Maybrook Day Centre service users complete council waste and recycling course

Service users at Maybrook Day Centre on Derry's Racecourse Road have recently completed the local council's waste and recycling course. Eight service users took part in the course that ...

25 Feb 2022 at 15:45

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