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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 -
Four questions staff should ask you or a loved one about your oral health if you’re a care home resident, according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence quick guide.Advice and Information -
We've pulled together a number of services for parents in need of support for their mental health. Read more to find out where you can go to get the help you need.Advice and Information -
Find out what support is available to help you when travelling to your GP, hospital or other NHS services.News -
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.Advice and Information -
Finding a suitable care home can be very tricky. Take a look at our guide to see what you need to consider.News -
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.Blog -
We often get asked who we are and what we do. This blog aims to answer the common questions we get asked and give you quick and straightforward answers to your questions.Advice and Information -
In Trafford there is a lot of help and support to help you get the advice and support you need to maintain your sexual health.Report -
Minutes from the Healthwatch Trafford Board Meeting on the 19 December 2019.Report -
Minutes from the Healthwatch Trafford Board Meeting on the 31 October 2019Report -
Minutes from the Healthwatch Trafford Board Meeting on the 29 August 2019Report -
Minutes from the Healthwatch Trafford Board Meeting on the 25 April 2019Report -
Minutes from the Healthwatch Trafford Board Meeting on the 28 February 2019Report -
We entered this service and viewed how it worked and talked to residents, staff and family members. We produced this report of our findings and issued some recommendations to the service for improvements.Report -
We visited Ferrol Lodge to view their service and talk to residents, family members and staff. We have produced this report with our findings and recommendations to the service.Report -
We carried out an enter and view at Kara House residential home, speaking to residents, staff and their families. This report highlights our findings from the visit and the recommendations we put to the service for improvements.Report -
We carried out a visit to Four Oaks care home to talk to staff and residents and observe their practices. This report contains our findings and recommendations we put to the service for improvements.Report -
We visited Haylands residential home for gentleman to talk to staff and residents and observe the practices for a day. This report contains our findings and recommendations we put to the service for improvements.Article -
In Spring 2019, Healthwatch Trafford worked with three other local Healthwatch in Greater Manchester to find out about the local CAMHS service.News -
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.Article -
On the 18th July, three young champions (Yousuf, Hania and Nathan) ran the Healthwatch Trafford drop-in stall at the Altrincham Hospital and Minor Injuries Unit.Article -
Last Thursday, some members of the Youthwatch Trafford team came together for a fun-filled morning at Atlantic Bowl in Altrincham.Article -
Last Thursday, some members of the Youthwatch Trafford team came together for a fun-filled morning at Atlantic Bowl in Altrincham.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.News -
Share your views to help improve support for people with a learning disability or autism in Trafford and Greater Manchester.News -
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.News -
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.News -
It is undeniably a this is a difficult topic and there is no obligation to take part.News -
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.News -
Trafford council is seeking views of residents aged 50 or over to ensure the borough continues to be a great place to live and grow old.Report -
Update of our work across April and May 2019.Report -
Our fifth Annual report, covering April 2018 to March 2019.Report -
Update of our work across June and July 2019.Report -
Update of our work across August and September 2019.Report -
Update of our work across October and November 2019.Report -
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) report.Report -
Working with local Healthwatch across Greater Manchester, we asked the public for their views on what support the NHS should be providing for the next ten years.Report -
Our summer update for 2019.Report -
A report looking into the public perception of Trafford General Hospital.