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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 -
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 equipmentAdvice 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 -
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!Report -
The Phlebruary Report is the Healthwatch Trafford report on phlebotomy (blood testing) services in Trafford. Published July 2018.Report -
Take a look at how we've been making a difference this year.News -
Children, parents and carers are being asked to help shape the future of the North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) so that young patients get the best possible care.News -
NHS cuts elective backlog with longest waiters down a quarter in one month. Read the response.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 servicesNews -
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.News -
With junior doctors staging a four-day strike, Healthwatch England urge all parties involved to find a resolution.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.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.News -
NHS Greater Manchester is warning residents to expect a significant impact on services later this week when junior doctors at all the city region’s NHS hospitals plan to strike (7am on Thursday 13 July until 7am on Tuesday 18 July).News -
An innovative genetic test that can help prevent newborn babies from going deaf if treated with a common antibiotic, is now being used in routine clinical practice in maternity settings at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT).News -
A statement following the publication of findings by the Liberal Democrats showing a number of chemical leaks in NHS hospitals over the previous year.News -
Junior doctors are planning to strike from 7am on Friday 11 August until 7am on Tuesday 15 August.
Consultant doctors will be taking strike action from 7am on Thursday 24 August until 7am on Saturday 26 August.News -
Updates on bank holiday care from North West Ambulance Service.News -
We have welcomed the introduction of Martha's rule for hospital patients.Advice and Information -
Did you know you can choose which hospital you go to when referred for a test, diagnosis, or treatment? Find out how.