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At the beginning of January, the difficult decision was made to pause non-urgent surgery and appointments due to the impact of COVID-19. Although services remain busy, the situation has improved to the point where non-urgent surgery can now resume.News -
NHS staff dealt with the highest ever number of life-threatening ambulance call outs last month, new figures show today.News -
Hospitals in Greater Manchester have made the difficult decision to pause some non-urgent surgery and appointments due to the rising impact of COVID-19. Patients who will be affected by this will be contacted by the hospital as soon as possible.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 -
Accident and emergency (A&E) departments are there for everyone in their time of need. They are the frontline care service we turn to when we're experiencing critical or life threatening health problems or have had a serious accident.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.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.Report -
A report looking into the public perception of Trafford General Hospital.Report -
What did local residents think of Occupational Therapy in Trafford?News -
Would you like to join a new patient and public panel?News -
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published a report following an inspection of the child and adolescent mental health wards (CAMHS) provided by Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust in January.News -
Did you know that there’s a lack of robust data about cancer in the LGBTQI+ community? Do you feel that health research doesn’t represent your experiences? Are you interested in calling for more health research to involve LGBTQI+ people?News -
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has found work is needed to reduce pressure on urgent and emergency care services across Lancashire and South Cumbria. This follows a series of coordinated inspections which took place throughout March and April.Response -
New plans to open surgical hubs should reduce the backlog of patients waiting for care. Our National Director Louise Ansari highlights the need for a focus on tackling health inequalities.Response -
With the NHS experiencing the busiest summer on record, the waiting list for treatment has hit a new high, according to latest figures. Read Healthwatch England's response.News -
This briefing from NHS Greater Manchester updates you on a forthcoming Trafford Urgent Care Review by request of NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board and a decision in relation to reviewing the Altrincham Minor Injuries Unit.Response -
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published its annual State of Care report, which highlights that gridlocked health and care system is leading to deterioration in people’s access to and experience of care.
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It’s almost the end of the year, so we want to look back and see how things have been going.Report -
Our findings reveal what parents have been experiencing before and after the arrival of their children.News -
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published a report following an inspection of services provided by Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.News -
Figures from NHS England show 7.2 million people were waiting to start routine treatment at the end of October, up from 7.1 million in September. Read our response.News -
Information from Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership.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.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 2019Article -
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 -
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 -
Update of our work across December 2021 and January 2022.Report -
Our summer update for 2019.News -
From 1-7 June, Healthwatch Trafford are bringing attention to the hard work of their volunteers. As a health and social care champion we value public views and participation, and that makes our volunteers invaluable in the work we do.Report -
A look at our 3-year joint strategy in Greater Manchester.
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A report looking at our impact and activities between April 2021 and March 2022.News -
NHS leaders in Trafford are preparing for new ways of providing high quality health and care services for the people they serve from Friday, July 1.Report -
We've published our Healthwatch annual report, to give you a closer look at how your involvement has helped us improve services locally.Report -
Update of our work across April and May 2022.Report -
Update of our work across June and July 2022.Report -
Update of our work across August and September 2022.Report -
Minutes from the Healthwatch Trafford Board Meeting on the 7 April 2022Report -
Minutes from the Healthwatch Trafford Board Meeting on the 29 September 2022Report -
Minutes from the Healthwatch Trafford Board Meeting on the 27 October 2022