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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.Report -
Find out the results of our pilot project with Firs Primary School looking at children's experience of their school nurse.Report -
Find out how we listened and acted on your feedback this year.Report -
Read our report on access to health services for Deaf people in Trafford.Report -
What are the experiences of South Asian people using health and care services in Trafford? We spoke to 60 people to find out.Report -
A report on the impact of the change from Disability Living Allowance to Personal Independence Payment on the health and wellbeing of Trafford Claimants.Report -
A report looking at inequalities in health service access in the north of the borough.Advice and Information -
We have compiled a list of resources for people looking to access LGBTQ+ support groups, information, and helplines, as well as some resources specifically for young people and parents. Not all of these are Trafford-specific.Advice and Information -
A year ago the Accessible Information Standard came into force. It requires any organisation providing NHS or social care to communicate in a way that everybody can understand. Here's a reminder of what you should expect.