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The Breightmet Centre for Autism is rated inadequate and placed in special measures following CQC inspection
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated The Breightmet Centre for Autism in Bolton as inadequate overall and placed it in special measures following an inspection in March.
17 August 2022
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NHS expands lifesaving bowel cancer screening test
Home-testing kits that can help detect bowel cancer, before symptoms start, will be rolled out to 58-year-olds in England for the first time, as part of a major expansion of the lifesaving screening programme.
16 August 2022
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What is monkeypox and who can get a vaccine?
Find out the signs and symptoms of monkeypox, what to do if you think you have it and who is eligible for a vaccine.
8 August 2022
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Work is needed to reduce pressure on urgent and emergency care services across Lancashire and South Cumbria following CQC inspections
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has found work is needed to reduce pressure on urgent and emergency care services across Lancashire and South Cumbria. This follows a series of coordinated inspections which took place throughout March and April.
27 July 2022
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NHS acts on your feedback to improve dental care
Thanks to you, NHS England will take several steps to ensure better dental support for people with complex problems and improve the information for those trying to find an NHS dentist. Read Healthwatch England's response.
20 July 2022
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Red extreme heat warning issued, and tips for keeping yourself safe
Between 9am on Saturday 16th July and 9pm on Tuesday 19th, a Level 3 heat health alert has been put in place. The Met Office has also issued a Red Extreme heat weather warning covering Monday and Tuesday, with temperatures potentially reaching 40°c in some parts of the country.
15 July 2022
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CQC tells Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Hospital Trust to make immediate safety improvements
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has told Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust to make urgent improvements in the safety of community-based mental health services for adults of working age following an inspection of two teams in April.
30 June 2022
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A new era for health and care in Trafford
NHS leaders in Trafford are preparing for new ways of providing high quality health and care services for the people they serve from Friday, July 1.
27 June 2022
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LGBT Cancer Awareness Workshops in Trafford
Did you know that there’s a lack of robust data about cancer in the LGBTQI+ community? Do you feel that health research doesn’t represent your experiences? Are you interested in calling for more health research to involve LGBTQI+ people?
24 June 2022
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Apply for a prepaid Healthy Start card now!
Are you receiving benefits? Do you have children under 4? Or are you pregnant? Healthy start is an NHS benefit worth up to £1200 to help you buy fruit, veg, and milk for you and your young family.
17 June 2022
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It's Volunteers' Week 2022
From 1-7 June, Healthwatch Trafford are bringing attention to the hard work of their volunteers. As a health and social care champion we value public views and participation, and that makes our volunteers invaluable in the work we do.
4 June 2022
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Your chance to get involved with genomic medicine!
Would you like to join a new patient and public panel?
31 May 2022
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