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People have told us they can have problems registering with a GP. This article explains more about your rights and what do to if you are refused the right to register.Advice and Information -
Find out what support is available to help you when travelling to your GP, hospital or other NHS services.Advice and Information -
With more and more appointments happening online, we've put together some tips on how to get the most out of the virtual health and care appointments both for patients and health and care professionals.Advice and Information -
If you or someone in your care has an illness, injury or condition that means you need to see someone, the first thing you need to think about is "Do I need a doctor?"Advice and Information -
This handy guide gives you an idea of how to decide which services will cover which kind of injuries and ailments for people in Trafford.Report -
Read our quarterly update on what people are telling us about health and care services in Trafford.Report -
Patient experience report looking at the treatment of people with Fibromyalgia in Trafford, Greater Manchester and beyond.Report -
Experiences of services for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) patients in Trafford and Greater Manchester.Report -
Find out the experiences of parents with young children using health and care services.Report -
Infographic showing the headline results of our Healthwatch 100 survey on allergies. Published October 2017.Report -
Healthwatch Trafford identified that most of the responses received from past data collection activities have been from women. We produced a survey to collect information about whether men were regularly accessing services, which services they were accessing and to give men an opportunity to share their personal experiences.Report -
Infographic showing the headline results of our Healthwatch 100 survey on allergies. Published March 2018.Report -
The Phlebruary Report is the Healthwatch Trafford report on phlebotomy (blood testing) services in Trafford. Published July 2018.Report -
Experiences of the NHS in Trafford over the last 70 years and suggestions for the future.Report -
A report looking at the services that people in Trafford were impressed by.Report -
The full report on the Trafford Healthwatch 100 Appointment Booking survey carried out in November and December 2019. Published May 2020.Report -
Take a look at how we've been making a difference this year.Report -
We visited Davyhulme medical centre to speak to staff and patients about the care and service the practice provides. This report contains our findings from the visit and any recommendations we sent to the practice following our visit.Report -
How accessible are GP websites in Trafford? We reviewed 29 websites to find out.Advice and Information -
Take a look at the Little Orange Book for a wealth of information and advice.Report -
Read Healthwatch Trafford’s latest research into what local people think of services generally across Trafford.Advice and Information -
From 31 October 2023, GP surgeries must give patients online access to their new health record entries. Find out what information is in your record and how to access it.Report -
Read about our findings here.Advice and Information -
Do you struggle to speak to your doctor about your medical concerns? You’re not alone. GP appointment times can be limited. Here are some good ways to make the most of your visit.Advice and Information -
Waiting for planned medical care or surgery can be a frustrating time. That’s why it’s so important that while you wait, you get regular, clear and accessible updates so that you can plan your next steps.Advice and Information -
Accident and emergency (A&E) departments are there for everyone in their time of need. They are the frontline care service we turn to when we're experiencing critical or life threatening health problems or have had a serious accident.Advice and Information -
The National Health Service in provides healthcare for all UK citizens based on their need for healthcare rather than their ability to pay for it. It is funded by taxes by the government via taxes. Everyone who is cared for by the NHS in England has formal rights to make choices about the service that they receive.Report -
Find out people's experience of using Trafford General Hospital.Report -
Find out people's experience of Altrincham General Hospital in January - August 2015.Report -
Find out people's experience of Trafford General Hospital in July - December 2015.Report -
Find out people's experience of Altrincham General Hospital in September 2015 - January 2016.Report -
Find out people's experience of Manchester Royal Eye Hospital in August 2015.Report -
Find out how we listened and acted on your feedback between July and September 2016.Report -
A review of bed based care at Ascot House.Report -
We visited Manchester Orthopaedic centre to talk to patients and staff about the care and service that was offered. This report contains our findings and the recommendations for improvement we sent the service following our visit.Report -
We visited Manchester Royal Infirmary to talk to patients and staff about the care and service offered at the hospital. This report contains our findings and the recommendations for improvement we sent them following our visit.Report -
We visited Trafford General Hospital AMU ward to talk to patients and staff about the care and service the ward offered. This report contains our findings and the recommendations we put to the hospital following our visit.Report -
A report looking into the public perception of Trafford General Hospital.Report -
Patient and family experience report.Report -
What did local residents think of Occupational Therapy in Trafford?Report -
Our findings reveal what parents have been experiencing before and after the arrival of their children.Advice and Information -
Did you know you can choose which hospital you go to when referred for a test, diagnosis, or treatment? Find out how.Report -
Our revamped Enter & View programme is underway.