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 Trust’s aim through the consultation was to provide information as well as seek the views of staff and the public on the temporary suspension of Emergency General Surgery at South West Acute Hospital.
To date, seven public facing consultation events were hosted across the seven District Electoral Areas in the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council area. Two online Virtual Consultation events have also taken place. The events were setup to accommodate just over 4,000 people. A total of 632 people engaged with the Trust at these events. As of (28/3/2023) the Trust have also received over 50 responses to the Consultation Questionnaire.
In addition the Trust have held three Staff Consultation Events and there has been ongoing Staff Engagement sessions for staff and staff-side reps since November 2022.
The Consultation period will close on Monday 10 April 2023 and the outcome of the consultation will be considered at a Trust Board meeting in Summer 2023. Information in respect of the Public Consultation Events can be found on the respective event link below:
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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 -
Public Consultation Document
Read the Public Consultation Document on the temporary suspension of Emergency General Surgery at South West Acute Hospital
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Consultation Questionnaire
We would be grateful if you could submit your feedback using the following questionnaire.
- Letter from Chief Executive
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Rural Needs Impact
Read the Rural Needs Impact Assessment on the temporary suspension of Emergency General Surgery at South West Acute Hospital
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Equality Impact Assessment
Read the Equality Impact Assessment on the temporary suspension of Emergency General Surgery at South West Acute Hospital
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Care Opinion
Visit Care Opinion and tell us about your experience of Emergency General Surgery at South West Acute Hospital.
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Requesting a Printed Copy of Consultation Documents
If you wish to receive any of our documents in alternative formats or in print, please contact our Involvement Team on the details below:
Health Improvement, Equality and Involvement Department
Maple Villa
Gransha Park
Clooney Road
Derry/Londonderry
BT47 6TGTel: 028 7186 5127
Email: involve@westerntrust.hscni.net