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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 apply in some ...

02 Aug 2022 at 15:33

Local News

Derry consultation on Age-Friendly Strategy & Action Plan launched

Members of the local age friendly community are being invited to take part in a consultation for an Age-Friendly Strategy & Action Plan 2022-2025 for Derry and Strabane. The consultation is now live online and will remain open until 5pm on April ...

27 Feb 2023 at 20:33

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 another more recently who ...

13 Dec 2022 at 13:33

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Western Trust to host awareness evening for Asthma, Diabetes and Epilepsy in young people

The Western Health and Social Care Trust (Western Trust) is hosting a free virtual Asthma, Diabetes, Epilepsy and awareness evening. The aim of the event, which will take place via Microsoft Teams on Tuesday, May 23, from 7pm to 8.30pm, is to ...

11 May 2023 at 13:33

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Only 20% of Derry women receiving smear results within 28 days

Figures released from The Western Health & Social Care Trust show that the turnaround times for cervical smear tests have dropped significantly over the last few years. In 2018, nearly 100% of women would receive their smear test results ...

28 Apr 2023 at 17:33

Local News

Derry health chief expresses 'deep concern' over violence against ethnic minorities

The Western Trust has expressed its deep concern over the recent violence against ethnic minorities across Northern Ireland and the UK. Western Trust Chief Executive, Neil Guckian (OBE) has emphasised the Trust’s steadfast commitment to ...

07 Aug 2024 at 18:33

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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 awards ...

12 Nov 2022 at 19:33

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Foyle Women’s Aid chief ‘appalled’ at Trust’s treatment of domestic abuse survivor

Marie Brown, chief executive of Foyle Women’s Aid said she was ‘appalled’ a Derry mother fleeing domestic violence had had her hospital records illegally accessed. The young woman, who wished to remain anonymous, received written ...

23 Apr 2024 at 13:33

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All aboard the next Chat-Tea Train

The Western Health and Social Care Trust (Western Trust) Glendermott Medical Practice Social Work Team supported by the GP Federation and Translink is delighted to host their next Chat-Tea Train event. Following on from the ...

09 Apr 2024 at 10:33

Local News

Derry charity marks World Dementia Day

A ‘One Stop Shop’ for information on Dementia coordinated by the Old Library Trusts DEEDS project (Dementia Engaged and Empowered, Derry and Strabane) in partnership with the Western Health & Social Care Trust marked World ...

26 Sept 2023 at 20:33

Pictures & Videos

IN PICTURES: Children join Ulster University medical students at 'Teddy Bear Hospital' in Derry

Cathal shows this little girl how to check teeth. (Photos - Deirdre Heaney, nwpresspics) Cian and his mammy check out the anatomy table. Emily O'Neill pictured at the anatomy board. Neve Wright listens to her patients ...

18 Apr 2025 at 18:33

What's On

Derry's Rossville Group celebrates three decades at the 'heart of the community'

As part of Culture Night 2024, Eden Place Arts Centre will host a celebration of the creativity of The Rossville Group on their 30th year of inclusive community integration from their base at Pilots Row Centre. The ...

18 Sept 2024 at 17:33

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