1. How has lockdown affected people’s mental health and dignity?

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    New research highlights the challenges faced by health and social care services in England and the importance of giving feedback to help improve care.

  2. Board meeting minutes of 27 January 2022

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    Minutes from the Healthwatch Trafford Board Meeting on the 27 January 2022

  3. Performance report December 2021 - January 2022

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    Update of our work across December 2021 and January 2022.

  4. Green social prescribing: the natural medicine to lift the spirits

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    “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.

  5. Board meeting minutes of 7 April 2022

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    Minutes from the Healthwatch Trafford Board Meeting on the 7 April 2022

  6. CQC publishes report on child and adolescent mental health wards at Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

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    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.

  7. End of year impact report April 2021-March 2022

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    A report looking at our impact and activities between April 2021 and March 2022.

  8. 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.

  9. Survey: Tell us about parental mental health!

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    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.

  10. Board meeting minutes of 26 May 2022

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    Minutes from the Healthwatch Trafford Board Meeting on the 26 May 2022

  11. It's Volunteers' Week 2022

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    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.

  12. Healthwatch in Greater Manchester Strategy 2022-25

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    A look at our 3-year joint strategy in Greater Manchester.

  13. A new era for health and care in Trafford

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    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.

  14. CQC tells Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Hospital Trust to make immediate safety improvements

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    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.

  15. Healthwatch Trafford annual report 2021-22

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    We've published our Healthwatch annual report, to give you a closer look at how your involvement has helped us improve services locally.

  16. Performance report April 2022 - May 2022

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    Update of our work across April and May 2022.

  17. Red extreme heat warning issued, and tips for keeping yourself safe

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    Between 9am on Saturday 16th July and 9pm on Tuesday 19th, a Level 3 heat health alert has been put in place. The Met Office has also issued a Red Extreme heat weather warning covering Monday and Tuesday, with temperatures potentially reaching 40°c in some parts of the country.

  18. What is monkeypox and who can get a vaccine?

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    Find out the signs and symptoms of monkeypox, what to do if you think you have it and who is eligible for a vaccine.

  19. Performance report June 2022 - July 2022

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    Update of our work across June and July 2022.

  20. Board meeting minutes of 29 September 2022

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    Minutes from the Healthwatch Trafford Board Meeting on the 29 September 2022

  21. A statement about the Edenfield Centre from Healthwatch in Greater Manchester

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    Healthwatch in Greater Manchester have released a joint statement regarding the events taking place.

  22. Board meeting minutes of 27 October 2022

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    Minutes from the Healthwatch Trafford Board Meeting on the 27 October 2022

  23. Performance report August 2022 - September 2022

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    Update of our work across August and September 2022.

  24. [CLOSED] How do you feel about health and social care services in Trafford?

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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.

  25. Where to find mental health support

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    Looking for advice, information, or help with your mental health? We've compiled a list of resources for you.

  26. Healthwatch 100: parental mental health

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    Our findings reveal what parents have been experiencing before and after the arrival of their children.

  27. CQC tells Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust to make significant improvements

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    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published a report following an inspection of services provided by Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.

  28. Where to find a warm space this Winter

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    A list of resources for finding a warm space in Greater Manchester

  29. Helping babies and young children when they're poorly

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    Take a look at the Little Orange Book for a wealth of information and advice.

  30. People in Greater Manchester urged to get their repeat prescriptions and know how to get help over the Bank Holiday

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    NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care is reminding people who take regular medication to make sure their repeat prescriptions are ordered in time for Christmas, with the average turnaround from appointment being at least 72 hours and more during busier periods.

  31. Industrial Strike Action Patient Information (Updated Jan 23)

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    Information from Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership.