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Your mental wellness is as important as your physical health but seeking help can be daunting. Here's what to expect when you seek support for your mental health.News -
More people completed a full course of NHS talking therapy treatment last year than ever before, despite the pressure on services from the pandemic, according to new figures published recently.Article -
On 29th November we exhibited a video as part of the 100 Voices exhibition at RESET 2021.Article -
Youthwatch Trafford’s Luis attended the 2020 Let’s Talk Youth conference in December – this is his report on the session from 1st December, ‘Let’s Talk Mental Health with The Panic Room’Report -
A report on Youthwatch Trafford's Kooth.com mystery shop exercise.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.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.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.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.Report -
A report looking at people’s understanding and experiences of Long COVID, and what resources and support are available.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