1. Little lungs need big protection – know the signs of bronchiolitis in children this winter

    Advice and Information -

    Parents and carers are being encouraged to learn more about the symptoms of bronchiolitis in young children, in a new winter campaign based on popular nursery rhymes that launches across Greater Manchester this week.

  2. Healthwatch 100 Report: Health and Social Care Service Priority Areas

    News -

    Health and social care services across the country have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic but are working hard to recover. It is important to make sure that this recovery reflects the needs and wants of the local community.

  3. Enter and view summary report

    Report -

    We try to help people get the most out health and social care services by visiting the service and reporting back on our findings. We then work with the service to help them implement improvements to benefit everyone locally.

  4. Enter and view at Sunrise of Hale Barns

    Report -

    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.

  5. Enter and view at Ferrol Lodge

    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.

  6. Enter and view at Kara House residential care home

    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.

  7. Enter and view at Four Oaks care home

    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.

  8. Enter and view at Haylands residential home

    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.

  9. HW100: Men's health

    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.

  10. HW100: The NHS at 70

    Report -

    Experiences of the NHS in Trafford over the last 70 years and suggestions for the future.

  11. HW100: Star service report

    Report -

    A report looking at the services that people in Trafford were impressed by.

  12. HW100: Awareness of Long COVID and Support in Trafford

    Report -

    A report looking at people’s understanding and experiences of Long COVID, and what resources and support are available.

  13. Resident's views are sought over Council's plans

    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.

  14. Enter and view at Serendipity Care Home

    Report -

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

  15. Enter and view at Shawe Lodge nursing home

    Report -

    We visited Shawe Lodge nursing home and spoke to staff and residents about the care and service they offered. This report contains our findings and the recommendations we sent to the service following our visit.

  16. Enter and view at Timperley Care Home

    Report -

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

  17. Enter and view at Woodend care home

    Report -

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

  18. Enter and view at Lynwood Lodge care home

    Report -

    We visited Lynwood Lodge and spoke to staff and residents about the care they received. This report contains our findings and recommendations we put forward for improvements.

  19. Enter and view at Faversham House

    Report -

    We visited Faversham House and spoke to residents and staff about the care they get. This report contains the findings from our visit.

  20. Enter and view at Flixton Manor

    Report -

    We visited Flixton Manor to talk to staff and residents about the care on offer by the service. This report details the findings from our visit.

  21. Enter and view at Shawe House nursing home

    Report -

    We visited Shawe House nursing home and spoke to residents about the care they received. This report contains our findings from the visit.

  22. What to expect when waiting for care

    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.

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

    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.

  24. FAQs about the NHS Long-term plan

    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.

  25. Tired of explaining

    Report -

    Experiences of services for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) patients in Trafford and Greater Manchester.

  26. Review of bed based intermediate care

    Report -

    A review of bed based care at Ascot House.

  27. Your views on Manchester hospital trusts merger

    News -

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

  28. Enter and view at Manchester Orthopaedic centre

    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.

  29. HW 100: Trafford General Hospital

    Report -

    A report looking into the public perception of Trafford General Hospital.