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Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving.Advice and Information -
If you are experiencing or feel at risk of domestic abuse, or are worried about someone who might be, find out where you can go for advice and help.Advice and Information -
With more and more appointments happening online, we've put together some tips on how to get the most out of the virtual health and care appointments both for patients and health and care professionals.News -
“It’s the perfect medicine to feel lighter and brighter.” That’s how one woman has described her ‘green prescription’ to an Altrincham-based allotment group which is helping those struggling with anxiety and depression.News -
New research highlights the challenges faced by health and social care services in England and the importance of giving feedback to help improve care.Advice and Information -
The current Coronavirus pandemic may cause you to feel worried, anxious or scared. Read our eight steps to looking after your wellbeing.Article -
We’re at #RESET2020 today, hosted by Calm Connections to bring Trafford families, communities & workforce together to reset youth mental health.Article -
Today marks the start of self-care week 2020 and what better way to look after yourself than to think about your own health and fitness.Article -
All children and young people in Greater Manchester can now access no-cost online counselling and emotional well-being support.News -
Last year Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) launched an emergent substance use survey (MESUS) covering the city of Manchester. This month saw the launch of a similar survey covering the rest of Greater Manchester.News -
People in Greater Manchester are being asked to join a conversation about their mental wellbeing, to discover how they feel, what worries them, and what they think can be done to make a positive difference to where they live.Residents’ views are being sought on pharmacies to help make sure they best serve their communities.
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Trafford Council’s Public Health Team has launched this survey to help find out what people think of their local community pharmacy.News -
Healthwatch Trafford want to hear about your experiences of mental health in relation to having a child. This includes during and after pregnancy, and any parent can take part regardless of gender.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 -
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has told Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust to make urgent improvements in the safety of community-based mental health services for adults of working age following an inspection of two teams in April.Response -
Healthwatch in Greater Manchester have released a joint statement regarding the events taking place.News -
It’s almost the end of the year, so we want to look back and see how things have been going.Advice and Information -
Looking for advice, information, or help with your mental health? We've compiled a list of resources for you.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.Advice and Information -
A list of resources for finding a warm space in Greater ManchesterNews -
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.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.Advice and Information -
The National Health Service in provides healthcare for all UK citizens based on their need for healthcare rather than their ability to pay for it. It is funded by taxes by the government via taxes. Everyone who is cared for by the NHS in England has formal rights to make choices about the service that they receive.News -
Have your say on the Wythenshawe Hospital consultation.News -
Patients, clinicians and the public are being invited to give their views on a comprehensive set of indicators for urgent care.Report -
Patient and family experience report.Report -
What did local residents think of Occupational Therapy in Trafford?News -
Would you like to join a new patient and public panel?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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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.