1. Enter and view at Fiona Gardens extra care facility

    Report -

    We visited Fiona gardens to talk to residents and staff about the care and service the home offers. This report contains our findings from the visit.

  2. Drop-ins at Trafford General Hospital

    Report -

    Find out people's experience of using Trafford General Hospital.

  3. Enter and view at Newhaven extra care facility

    Report -

    We visited Newhaven extra care facility to talk to residents and staff about the care and service the home offers. This report contains our findings from the visit.

  4. Highlights report 2014-15

    Report -

    Find out how we listened and acted on your feedback this year.

  5. The Care Act 2014

    Advice and Information -

    England's care and support system is changing from 1st April 2015. The Care Act, which marks the most significant reform in social care for over 60 years, will make care and support more consistent across the country.

  6. Primary school nurse pilot project report

    Report -

    Find out the results of our pilot project with Firs Primary School looking at children's experience of their school nurse.

  7. Getting it right for Deaf people in Trafford

    Report -

    Read our report on access to health services for Deaf people in Trafford.

  8. Enter and view at Trafford General Hospital

    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.

  9. Enter and view at Davyhulme Medical Centre

    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.

  10. 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.

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

    News -

    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.

  12. 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.

  13. Enter and view at Beverley Park nursing home

    Report -

    We visited Beverley Park nursing home and spoke to staff and residents about the care and service they offer. This report contains our findings from the day and the recommendations we sent to the home following our visit.

  14. Patient experience report: Altrincham Hospital

    Report -

    Find out people's experience of Altrincham General Hospital in January - August 2015.

  15. Enter and view at Manchester Royal Infirmary

    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.

  16. NHS Wheelchair services in Manchester and Trafford

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    NHS North, Central and South Manchester CCGs would like to understand your experiences of using wheelchair services in Manchester and Trafford.

  17. Patient Consultation – Dr Ali Medical Practice

    News -

    Patients and the wider population of Trafford are being invited to comment on proposals for the future of the GP practice known as the Dr Ali Medical Practice throughout October and early November 2015.

  18. Top tips to get the most out of your GP appointment

    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.

  19. Enter and view at Claremont care home

    Report -

    We visited Claremont care home and spoke to staff and residents about the care and service they offer. This report contains out findings and the recommendations we sent to the home following our visit.

  20. Performance report October 2022 - November 2022

    Report -

    Update of our work across October and November 2022.

  21. Cost of living: People are increasingly avoiding NHS appointments and prescriptions

    News -

    Healthwatch England's new data shows a worrying increase in the number of people avoiding vital care. They are calling for urgent action from government and health and care services to ensure rising costs are not a barrier to healthcare.

  22. 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.”

  23. Manchester care service is rated inadequate and placed in special measures by CQC

    News -

    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated The Elms in Middleton, Manchester, inadequate and placed it in special measures following an inspection in November.

  24. Healthwatch 100: Autumn Winter survey 2022

    Report -

    Read Healthwatch Trafford’s latest research into what local people think of services generally across Trafford.

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

    News -

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

  26. Board meeting minutes of 26 January 2023

    Report -

    Minutes from the Healthwatch Trafford Board Meeting on the 26 January 2023

  27. Occupational Therapy Services: Assessments Adaptations, and Equipment

    Report -

    A report investigating the potential impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Trafford residents due to changes in accessing Occupational Therapy (OT) services, adaptations, and equipment

  28. LGBTQ+ resources

    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.

  29. 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.

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

    News -

    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

  31. Performance report December 2022 - January 2023

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    Update of our work across December 2022 and January 2023.

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

    News -

    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.

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

    News -

    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. NHS doctors industrial action - Healthwatch England's response

    News -

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

  40. Performance report February - March 2023

    Report -

    Update of our work across February and March 2023.

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

    News -

    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. GP recovery plan - Healthwatch England's response

    News -

    Today, NHS England has published its GP Recovery Plan. Read our response.

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

    News -

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

  44. End of year impact report April 2022-March 2023

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    A report looking at our impact and activities between April 2022 and March 2023.

  45. Volunteers’ Week 2023: Celebrate and Inspire

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    Healthwatch Trafford is marking Volunteers’ Week 2023.

  46. Personal Health Budgets: Frequently Asked Questions

    Advice and Information -

    Some of the most commonly asked questions and answers about Personal Health Budgest.

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

    News -

    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.

  48. Healthwatch Trafford annual report 2022-23

    Report -

    Take a look at our Healthwatch annual report, to give you a closer look at how your involvement has helped us improve services locally.

  49. NHS workforce plan

    Response -

    Thousands more doctors and nurses will be trained in England every year as part of a 15-year workforce plan. Read our response.