1. Green social prescribing: the natural medicine to lift the spirits

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    “It’s the perfect medicine to feel lighter and brighter.” That’s how one woman has described her ‘green prescription’ to an Altrincham-based allotment group which is helping those struggling with anxiety and depression.

  2. Hospitals in Greater Manchester to resume non-urgent surgery and appointments

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    At the beginning of January, the difficult decision was made to pause non-urgent surgery and appointments due to the impact of COVID-19. Although services remain busy, the situation has improved to the point where non-urgent surgery can now resume.

  3. How has lockdown affected people’s mental health and dignity?

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    New research highlights the challenges faced by health and social care services in England and the importance of giving feedback to help improve care.

  4. Record number of NHS ambulance call outs for life-threatening conditions in December, despite jump in Omicron absences

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    NHS staff dealt with the highest ever number of life-threatening ambulance call outs last month, new figures show today.

  5. Record Numbers Benefitting from NHS Talking Therapy Across Greater Manchester

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    More people completed a full course of NHS talking therapy treatment last year than ever before, despite the pressure on services from the pandemic, according to new figures published recently.

  6. Pausing some elective care in Greater Manchester

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    Hospitals in Greater Manchester have made the difficult decision to pause some non-urgent surgery and appointments due to the rising impact of COVID-19. Patients who will be affected by this will be contacted by the hospital as soon as possible.

  7. What did you tell us about Trafford General Hospital?

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    During May to June 2019 we asked our Trafford Healthwatch 100 panel for their views of the services available at Trafford General Hospital and the future of the hospital.

  8. FAQs about the NHS Long-term plan

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    The NHS faces a growing demand for its services. More people have long-term conditions for which they need ongoing support. Illnesses linked to inequality and to lifestyle choices are also adding to the pressure on the NHS.

  9. Wythenshawe Hospital Consultation

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    Have your say on the Wythenshawe Hospital consultation.

  10. NHS seeks views on next steps for assessing urgent care

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    Patients, clinicians and the public are being invited to give their views on a comprehensive set of indicators for urgent care.

  11. GMTRENDS needs professionals In Trafford

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    Last year Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) launched an emergent substance use survey (MESUS) covering the city of Manchester. This month saw the launch of a similar survey covering the rest of Greater Manchester.

  12. It’s time to talk about wellbeing – join the Greater Manchester conversation

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    People in Greater Manchester are being asked to join a conversation about their mental wellbeing, to discover how they feel, what worries them, and what they think can be done to make a positive difference to where they live.

  13. Greater Manchester would like to talk to you about suicide.

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    It is undeniably a this is a difficult topic and there is no obligation to take part.

  14. 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.

  15. Children and young people invited to shape the future of the ambulance service

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    Children, parents and carers are being asked to help shape the future of the North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) so that young patients get the best possible care.

  16. Vote for Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust's new values

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    Have your say on the new values for Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH) by taking part in an online survey.

  17. Your views on Manchester hospital trusts merger

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    The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is inviting views on the anticipated merger between 2 hospital trusts in central Manchester.

  18. Mental Health and Wellbeing services in Trafford

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    StART Creative Arts & Wellbeing Centre provides therapeutic creative arts and horticulture programmes of recovery for those suffering from mental ill health.

  19. Children and young peoples mental health in Greater Manchester

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    Get involved by sharing your experiences of mental health support.

  20. Trafford CYPS mental health services survey

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    Children, young people and their families have had a lot to say about mental health services in Trafford in recent years.

  21. What do you think of North West Ambulance Service?

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    North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust (NWAS) is conducting an audit of its reputation to help the organisation understand what its staff, public, patients and partners think about it.

  22. Have your say about mental health services for children and young people

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    Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust, Trafford Council and NHS Trafford Clinical Commissioning Group are developing plans to transform Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) in Trafford to ensure they are fit for future purpose.

  23. Residents’ views are being sought on pharmacies to help make sure they best serve their communities.

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    Trafford Council’s Public Health Team has launched this survey to help find out what people think of their local community pharmacy.

  24. Survey: Tell us about parental mental health!

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    Healthwatch Trafford want to hear about your experiences of mental health in relation to having a child. This includes during and after pregnancy, and any parent can take part regardless of gender.

  25. Your chance to get involved with genomic medicine!

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

  26. CQC publishes report on child and adolescent mental health wards at Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

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    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published a report following an inspection of the child and adolescent mental health wards (CAMHS) provided by Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust in January.

  27. 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?

  28. 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.

  29. Work is needed to reduce pressure on urgent and emergency care services across Lancashire and South Cumbria following CQC inspections

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    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.

  30. 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.

  31. [CLOSED] How do you feel about health and social care services in Trafford?

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    It’s almost the end of the year, so we want to look back and see how things have been going.

  32. CQC tells Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust to make significant improvements

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    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published a report following an inspection of services provided by Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.

  33. Healthwatch England's response to the latest NHS elective care waiting times

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    Figures from NHS England show 7.2 million people were waiting to start routine treatment at the end of October, up from 7.1 million in September. Read our response.

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

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    Information from Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership.

  35. NHS Talking Therapies, the new name for all improving access to psychological therapies (IAPT)

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    Improving Access to Psychological Therapy (IAPT) services are being renamed as NHS Talking Therapies for Anxiety and Depression, following a public consultation.

  36. NHS cuts elective backlog with longest waiters - Healthwatch England's response

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    NHS cuts elective backlog with longest waiters down a quarter in one month. Read the response.

  37. 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

  38. Latest Information on Strike Action- update from North West Ambulance Service

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    In the North West Ambulance Service region, the GMB, Unison and Unite unions balloted their members for industrial action and met the legal threshold to take action.

  39. 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.

  40. NHS doctors industrial action - Healthwatch England's response

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    With junior doctors staging a four-day strike, Healthwatch England urge all parties involved to find a resolution.

  41. 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.

  42. 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.

  43. 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.

  44. 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).

  45. CQC publishes reports following inspections at Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

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    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has told Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust it must make further urgent improvements following an inspection of its leadership and three services from January to March.

  46. [CLOSED] Tell us about digital mental health services for young people!

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    Have you used a digital resource to support your mental health?

  47. Vulnerable newborns at Manchester hospitals are first to benefit from rollout of genetic test to prevent hearing loss

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    An innovative genetic test that can help prevent newborn babies from going deaf if treated with a common antibiotic, is now being used in routine clinical practice in maternity settings at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT).

  48. Statement from Healthwatch in Greater Manchester concerning chemical leaks in NHS hospitals

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    A statement following the publication of findings by the Liberal Democrats showing a number of chemical leaks in NHS hospitals over the previous year.

  49. 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.

  50. 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.