Western Trust statement – 17 July 2025
Trust Board members agreed today to pause and reconsider our consultation approach
We fully respect the Minister’s request this week to take cognisance of the feedback to date around the content, scheduling and timescales of the consultation process
The Trust supported by the DoH remains fully committed to the long term development and vision for SWAH. The Trust would highlight that the South West Acute Hospital continues to be a successful acute hospital, providing high quality care with a Consultant-led Emergency Department
It is important for the public to note that the temporary transfer of emergency general surgery to Altnagelvin Hospital continues to be in place.
In conclusion, the Board does wish to apologise for the uncertainty that has been created for the public as a result of these events and clearly our commitment is to address these issues and through a revised process of consultation and engagement.