The Western Trust launched a 12 week public consultation on the temporary change to Emergency General Surgery at South West Acute Hospital, Enniskillen on the week commencing 16 January 2023.
The ‘Findings Report’ on the Western Trust’s consultation on the temporary suspension of Emergency General Surgery at South West Acute Hospital was tabled on 06 July 2023 at the monthly Trust Board meeting. The consultation was carried out in accordance with the Department of Health Circular on ‘Change or Withdrawal of Services’ and in line with the Trust’s consultation scheme.
The extensive and wide ranging consultation included seven face-to-face and two online events, alongside staff engagement and information sessions. The Trust is required under these arrangements to seek out ‘viable alternatives’ to the temporary pathways which were put in place, through consultation with the public and staff. The Trust is satisfied that the consultation process has fulfilled this requirement.
The Findings report reflects the breadth of views expressed during the Trust’s 12 week consultation. The report identifies key themes emerging from the responses to the consultation and aims to assist the Trust to listen to the concerns of the community they serve and enabled the Trust to answer a range of questions which arose relating to the decision.
Read the full statement from Trust Chief Executive, Neil Guckian
- Consultation Findings Report
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Emergency General Surgery at South West Acute Hospital
Visit our information page on the temporary suspension of Emergency General Surgery at South West Acute Hospital
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Consultation Events Summary
Questions answered and information provided at each event will be considered by the panel and included as part of the outcome report for the consultation, which will be considered at a Trust Board meeting in the Summer 2023.
Date Location Numbers Attended Panel Members Questions Submitted 30-01-2023 Lakeland Forum, Enniskillen 217 Teresa Molloy, Director of Peformance and Service Improvement; Neil Guckian Chief Executive; Brendan Lavery, Medical Director; Mark Gillespe, Interim Director of Planned Services (Acute). View questions collated from the Public Consultation Events at the Lakeland Forum, Enniskillen and Castle Park, Lisnaskea 31-01-2023 Castle Park, Lisnaskea 93 Teresa Molloy, Director of Peformance and Service Improvement; Neil Guckian Chief Executive; Brendan Lavery, Medical Director; Mark Gillespe, Interim Director of Planned Services (Acute). View questions collated from the Public Consultation Events at the Lakeland Forum, Enniskillen and Castle Park, Lisnaskea 01-02-2023 Ecclesville Centre, Fintona 23 Neil Guckian, Chief Executive; Ronan O'Hare, Assitant Medical Director; Mark Gillespe, Interim Director of Planned Services (Acute). 02-02-2023 Bawnacre Centre, Irvinestown 87 Neil Guckian Chief Executive; Brendan Lavery, Medical Director; Mark Gillespe, Interim Director of Planned Services (Acute). View questions collated from the Public Consultation Event at Bawnacre Centre, Irvinestown 07-02-2023 Belcoo Centre, Belcoo 135 Teresa Molloy, Director of Peformance and Service Improvement; Ronan O'Hare, Assitant Medical Director; Mark Gillespe, Interim Director of Planned Services (Acute). View questions collated from the Public Consultation Event at Belcoo Centre, Belcoo 08-02-2023 Owenkillew Centre, Gortin 4 Teresa Molloy, Director of Peformance and Service Improvement 09-02-2023 Omagh Lesiure Centre, Omagh 20 Teresa Molloy, Director of Peformance and Service Improvement; Brendan, Lavery, Medical Director; Ronan O'Hare, Assitant Medical Director View questions collated from the Public Consultation Event at Omagh Lesiure Centre, Omagh 28-02-2023 Staff Event Online via Zoom 30 Mark Gillespie, Interim Director of Planned Services (Acute); Brendan Lavery, Medical Director; Teresa Molloy, Director of Peformance and Service Improvement; Karen Hargan, Director of Human Resources; Carol Reid, Assistant Director for Nursing 01-03-2023 Staff Event at Omagh Hospital and Primary Care Complex 8 Mark Gillespie, Interim Director of Planned Services (Acute); Geraldine McAleer, Assiatnt Director of Human Resources; Carol Reid, Assistant Director for Nursing 08-03-2023 Public Event Online via Zoom 13:00-15:30 25 (39 registered) Teresa Molloy, Director of Peformance and Service Improvement; Brendan, Lavery, Medical Director; Mark Gillespe, Interim Director of Planned Services (Acute) Watch a recording of the Online Consultation Event
View the questions submitted in the chat box during the Online Consultation Event13-03-2023 Public Event Online via Zoom 19:00-21:00 28 (64 registered) Teresa Molloy, Director of Peformance and Service Improvement; Neil Guckian Chief Executive Watch a recording of the Online Consultation Event
View the questions submitted in the chat box during the Online Consultation Event16-03-2023 Staff Event at South West Acute Hospital 22 Mark Gillespie, Interim Director of Planned Services (Acute); Karen Hargan, Director of Human Resources; Ronan O’Hare, Assitant Medical Director; Geraldine McAleer, Assiatnt Director of Human Resources; Carol Reid, Assistant Director for Nursing -
Feedback Received During Public Events and Changes Made
How we have listened to you at our Public Consultation Events.
Public Feedback Changes Made No printed presentation available Printed copies of presentation made available for each event Individuals not given the chance to speak Coordinated a process of listing names so people were given a chance to speak in turn. Anyone not given the opportunity at the end of the evening will have their questions answers and returned via email by PPI team. No mechanism to book other than online A phone line was opened 9-5pm on week days for people to call and book No walk ins Opened up the opportunity for walk ins Too much info requested when booking on Eventbrite Information removed – only basic info required to book It was difficult for people to hear due to the sound system on the first evening. Sound system changed and more equipment provided to ensure people could hear from every point in the room People requested copies of consultation document etc. Announced that copies of the documents would be posted out by PPI team if individuals provided their details at the end of the night. Booking online closed at 12noon Kept booking online system open to 5pm on the day of the event -
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