1. Appointments booking report now available

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    Following our Trafford Healthwatch 100 survey on booking medical appointments, we have now published our report.

  2. Kooth mystery shop report out now

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    Earlier this year Trafford Council asked Youthwatch Trafford to take a look at Kooth.com – the council-funded online counselling service for 11-18 year olds.

  3. Our Questions Answered: The Children’s Rights Service

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    If you are a child or young person in Trafford in care or who are using aftercare services and feel you need some help or advice, the Children’s Rights Service can help you.

  4. Greater Manchester contraception survey

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    Take part in this consultation from Greater Manchester combined authorities.

  5. Safe streets save lives in Trafford – Your comments wanted!

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    Trafford Council are working with One Trafford to enhance spaces for pedestrians and cyclists across the borough, to enable people to keep their distance for safe essential journeys and exercise during the coronavirus lockdown and through recovery.

  6. How can the NHS improve care for autistic people or people with a learning disability?

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    Share your views to help improve support for people with a learning disability or autism in Trafford and Greater Manchester.

  7. Voting to GMMH’s Governor Elections is now open!

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    Members of Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust have a vital role, through their elected representatives (Governors), in helping to influence decisions and shape the future development of our services.

  8. Staff and patients asked for their views on proposals to help the NHS deliver its Long Term Plan

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    The NHS has today launched a call for views on how targeted amendments to the law could help local and national health organisations work together more effectively to improve services for patients.

  9. Twice bereaved relative appeals for Greater Manchester residents’ early detection ideas to save lives from cancer

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    Saddleworth resident, Gen Buckley, who lost her father and brother early to bowel cancer, is urging Greater Manchester citizens to support new health research by sharing their ideas about saving lives from cancer.

  10. Help develop Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS website

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    Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH) are developing a new website and would appreciate your feedback to make sure they develop a site that works for everyone.

  11. Greater Manchester’s Big Alcohol Conversation

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    The Greater Manchester vision is to make our city region one of the best places in the world. A place where everyone can have the best start in life, live well and age well.

  12. We want to hear your views on the devolution of health and social care in Greater Manchester

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    The Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Devolution programme team has developed this survey to talk with people across Greater Manchester.

  13. Kids activity book

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    You can use this activity pack to keep your little ones amused whilst you wait for an appointment.

  14. Join the GM=EqAl Working Group and make a change in Greater Manchester

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    Are you someone who cares about inequalities and influencing policy? The Greater Manchester Equality Alliance (GM+EqAi) Working Group needs you!

  15. Patient survey – your experiences of using NHS diagnostic services

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    The NHS in Trafford and Manchester has launched a survey for patients to share their feedback about using diagnostic services (such as blood tests, x-rays and scans) that help diagnose a symptom that may need treatment.

  16. Your chance to get involved with genomic medicine!

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    Would you like to join a new patient and public panel?

  17. It's Volunteers' Week 2022

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    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.

  18. Two thirds of carers do not see lower standards of care during the Covid-19 crisis as acceptable

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    New research published today by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) shows that two thirds of unpaid carers view a lower standard of care during the Covid-19 crisis as unacceptable, despite the massive pressures that care services and carers are under.

  19. Lack of NHS dental appointments widens health inequalities, warns Healthwatch

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    A new survey of public attitudes to NHS dentistry shows 55% of adults in the North West find dental charges unfair amid escalating costs of living.

  20. LGBT Cancer Awareness Workshops in Trafford

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    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?

  21. A new era for health and care in Trafford

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    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.

  22. CQC tells Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Hospital Trust to make immediate safety improvements

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    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.

  23. Red extreme heat warning issued, and tips for keeping yourself safe

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    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.

  24. What is monkeypox and who can get a vaccine?

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    Find out the signs and symptoms of monkeypox, what to do if you think you have it and who is eligible for a vaccine.

  25. NHS expands lifesaving bowel cancer screening test

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    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.

  26. The Breightmet Centre for Autism is rated inadequate and placed in special measures following CQC inspection

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    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.

  27. Etihad Mass Vaccination Centre to Close Doors

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    After 19 months and nearly half a million Covid-19 jabs given, Greater Manchester’s mass vaccination centre will be closing its doors. The final vaccination will be given at the centre, housed at the Manchester Tennis and Football Centre on the Etihad Campus, on Tuesday August 30th.

  28. Service update: Altrincham Minor Injuries Unit

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    This briefing from NHS Greater Manchester updates you on a forthcoming Trafford Urgent Care Review by request of NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board and a decision in relation to reviewing the Altrincham Minor Injuries Unit.

  29. People in Greater Manchester urged to get their repeat prescriptions and know how to get help over the Bank Holiday

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    NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care is reminding people who take regular medication to make sure their repeat prescriptions are ordered in time for Christmas, with the average turnaround from appointment being at least 72 hours and more during busier periods.

  30. Industrial Strike Action Patient Information (Updated Jan 23)

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    Information from Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership.

  31. As cervical smear test uptake drops, cervical cancer survivor says: “A few minutes could save your life.”

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    “My world collapsed when I was told I had cervical cancer. I thought my three-year-old son was going to be left without a mum and I would be dead at 25.”

  32. Information and advice for the public ahead of industrial action by junior doctors

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    Industrial action by junior doctors and dentists working in hospitals is taking place for 72 hours from 7am on Monday March 12th to 7am on Thursday March 16th and will impact all hospitals across Greater Manchester and some GP services

  33. Refuge: how to turn off the Emergency Alert siren on hidden devices

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    If you have a secret device hidden from an abusive partner, make sure to watch the video. Sharing this information will help keep people safe.

  34. HW10: What we do – analysing

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    As part of Healthwatch’s 10-year anniversary celebrations, we’re talking about our values and how we demonstrate them through our work. Today we’re looking at ANALYSING.

  35. HW10: What we do – partnering

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    We want to say thank you to all our partners, big and small, as part of Healthwatch’s 10-year anniversary. All this week we’re talking about our values and how we demonstrate them through our work.

  36. HW10: What we do – listening

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    We recognise the value of listening to people and making sure their voices are heard.

  37. HW10: What we do – taking action

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    We're determined to keep taking action to ensure people can access the right health and social care for them.

  38. HW10: What we do – including

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    It’s important to us to keep service users at the heart of the conversation.

  39. Public information and advice ahead of Royal College of Nursing Strikes

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    Industrial action by members of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) is taking place for 48 hours continuously from 8pm on 30 April to 8pm on 2 May.

  40. How can you save money on your Hormone Replacement Therapy?

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    A new scheme could see women across England save hundreds of pounds yearly on their Hormone Replacement Therapy with a prepayment certificate.

  41. Volunteers’ Week 2023: Celebrate and Inspire

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    Healthwatch Trafford is marking Volunteers’ Week 2023.

  42. Junior doctors' strike June 2023: information and advice

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    Junior doctors at all NHS hospitals across Greater Manchester are planning to strike from 6.59am on Wednesday June 14th until 7am on Saturday June 17th.

  43. Strike action July 2023: information and advice

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    NHS Greater Manchester is warning residents to expect a significant impact on services later this week when junior doctors at all the city region’s NHS hospitals plan to strike (7am on Thursday 13 July until 7am on Tuesday 18 July).

  44. Strike action August 2023: information and advice

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    Junior doctors are planning to strike from 7am on Friday 11 August until 7am on Tuesday 15 August.
    Consultant doctors will be taking strike action from 7am on Thursday 24 August until 7am on Saturday 26 August.

  45. Get help from 111.nhs.uk during August Bank Holiday and Consultant Strike.

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    Updates on bank holiday care from North West Ambulance Service.

  46. Practice closure: Grove Medical Practice, Timperley

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    The practice will be closing its doors on 30 September 2023.

  47. NHS to introduce Martha's rule for hospital patients - our response

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    We have welcomed the introduction of Martha's rule for hospital patients.

  48. What is menopause and what are the signs?

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    With more than thirty recognised symptoms of menopause and growing
    awareness of the impact on day-to-day life, knowing what to look out
    for and what support is available can help you.