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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.Article -
In Spring 2019, Healthwatch Trafford worked with three other local Healthwatch in Greater Manchester to find out about the local CAMHS service.Report -
Take a look at how we've been making a difference this year.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.Report -
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) report.News -
Improving Access to Psychological Therapy (IAPT) services are being renamed as NHS Talking Therapies for Anxiety and Depression, following a public consultation.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.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.
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A new scheme could see women across England save hundreds of pounds yearly on their Hormone Replacement Therapy with a prepayment certificate.CQC publishes reports following inspections at Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
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The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has told Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust it must make further urgent improvements following an inspection of its leadership and three services from January to March.News -
Have you used a digital resource to support your mental health?News -
With more than thirty recognised symptoms of menopause and growing
awareness of the impact on day-to-day life, knowing what to look out
for and what support is available can help you.Report -
Healthwatch Trafford have released a new report taking a closer look at the online services available to help children and young people with their mental health.News -
Free online wellbeing programmesNews -
This year’s adult Safeguarding Week runs from 20 – 24 November and Trafford Council are keen to find out what the safeguarding community’s opinion is on tackling self-neglect as an issue.News -
It's that time of year again: our Autumn/Winter snapshot survey is now out!Advice and Information -
Lost a friend or loved one? Dealing with grief? Here are some places you can find support locally.News -
Long wait times for autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) support can have a severe impact on individuals. We look at what people have already told us and urge you to come forward if you have been affected.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.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.Report -
We visited Bradley house to talk to staff and residents about the care they offer and observe the practices for a day. This report contains our findings and recommendations for improvements.Report -
We visited The Knoll residential home to talk to staff and residents and observe their practices for a day. This report contains our findings and recommendations for improvements.Report -
Infographic showing the headline results of our Healthwatch 100 survey on allergies. Published March 2018.Report -
The full report on the Trafford Healthwatch 100 survey on care home information provision in Trafford. Covering March to May 2018. Published December 2018.Report -
Full statistical breakdown of information for The Care home information report published December 2018Report -
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 -
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 -
We visited Urmston Manor residential home to talk to staff and residents about the service. Read our findings on the home and the recommendations for improvements we put to them.Report -
We visited Brookfield nursing home to talk to staff and residents about the service offered. This report contains our findings on the service and our recommendations for improvements.Report -
We visited Ann Challis residential home to talk to staff and residents about the service. This report contains our findings and the recommendations we put to the service to help them improve.Report -
We visited Heathside retirement home to talk to staff and residents to find out more about the service and care on offer. This report contains our findings and recommendations we put to the service following our visit.Report -
We visited Oldfield Bank residential care home to talk to staff and residents and find out more about the service and care that was offered. This report contains our findings and recommendations we put to the service after our visit to help them improve their offer.Report -
We visited York lodge to talk to residents and staff to find out about the service that was offered in the home. This report contains our findings and recommendations we sent to the home after the visit to help them improve.Report -
We visited Lady of the Vale nursing home and spoke to staff and residents about the service they offered. This report contains our findings together with the recommendations we put to the home following our visit.Report -
We visited Manorhey 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 after our visit.Report -
We visited De Brook Lodge and spoke to staff and residents about the care and service they offer. This report contains our findings and the recommendations for improvement we sent to the home following our visit.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.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.Report -
Read Healthwatch Trafford’s latest research into what local people think of services generally across Trafford.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