1. [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.

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

    Advice and Information -

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

  3. Cost of living: People are increasingly avoiding NHS appointments and prescriptions

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    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.

  4. As cervical smear test uptake drops, cervical cancer survivor says: “A few minutes could save your life.”

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    “My world collapsed when I was told I had cervical cancer. I thought my three-year-old son was going to be left without a mum and I would be dead at 25.”

  5. Healthwatch 100: Autumn Winter survey 2022

    Report -

    Read Healthwatch Trafford’s latest research into what local people think of services generally across Trafford.

  6. GP recovery plan - Healthwatch England's response

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    Today, NHS England has published its GP Recovery Plan. Read our response.

  7. More admin staff needed to help tackle GP access issues

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    National GP patient survey sees a further fall in satisfaction, especially regarding making appointments. Read Healthwatch England's response.

  8. Get help from 111.nhs.uk during August Bank Holiday and Consultant Strike.

    News -

    Updates on bank holiday care from North West Ambulance Service.

  9. [CLOSED] HW100: Autumn/Winter survey

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    It's that time of year again: our Autumn/Winter snapshot survey is now out!

  10. Can I access my GP records online?

    Advice and Information -

    From 31 October 2023, GP surgeries must give patients online access to their new health record entries. Find out what information is in your record and how to access it.

  11. Healthwatch Trafford Autumn/Winter survey 2023

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    Read about our findings here.

  12. Top tips to get the most out of your GP appointment

    Advice and Information -

    Do you struggle to speak to your doctor about your medical concerns? You’re not alone. GP appointment times can be limited. Here are some good ways to make the most of your visit.

  13. What to expect when waiting for care

    Advice and Information -

    Waiting for planned medical care or surgery can be a frustrating time. That’s why it’s so important that while you wait, you get regular, clear and accessible updates so that you can plan your next steps.

  14. Hospitals in Greater Manchester to resume non-urgent surgery and appointments

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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.

  15. Record number of NHS ambulance call outs for life-threatening conditions in December, despite jump in Omicron absences

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    NHS staff dealt with the highest ever number of life-threatening ambulance call outs last month, new figures show today.

  16. Pausing some elective care in Greater Manchester

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    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.

  17. What did you tell us about Trafford General Hospital?

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    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.

  18. NHS 111 frequently asked questions

    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.

  19. FAQs about the NHS Long-term plan

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    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.

  20. Drop-ins at Trafford General Hospital

    Report -

    Find out people's experience of using Trafford General Hospital.

  21. Patient experience report: Altrincham Hospital

    Report -

    Find out people's experience of Altrincham General Hospital in January - August 2015.

  22. Patient experience report: Trafford General Hospital

    Report -

    Find out people's experience of Trafford General Hospital in July - December 2015.

  23. Patient experience report: Altrincham Hospital

    Report -

    Find out people's experience of Altrincham General Hospital in September 2015 - January 2016.

  24. Patient experience: Manchester Royal Eye Hospital

    Report -

    Find out people's experience of Manchester Royal Eye Hospital in August 2015.

  25. Highlights report July - September 2016

    Report -

    Find out how we listened and acted on your feedback between July and September 2016.

  26. Review of bed based intermediate care

    Report -

    A review of bed based care at Ascot House.

  27. Wythenshawe Hospital Consultation

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    Have your say on the Wythenshawe Hospital consultation.

  28. NHS seeks views on next steps for assessing urgent care

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    Patients, clinicians and the public are being invited to give their views on a comprehensive set of indicators for urgent care.

  29. Children and young people invited to shape the future of the ambulance service

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    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.

  30. Your views on Manchester hospital trusts merger

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    The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is inviting views on the anticipated merger between 2 hospital trusts in central Manchester.

  31. What do you think of North West Ambulance Service?

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    North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust (NWAS) is conducting an audit of its reputation to help the organisation understand what its staff, public, patients and partners think about it.

  32. Enter and view at Manchester Orthopaedic centre

    Report -

    We visited Manchester Orthopaedic centre to talk to patients and staff about the care and service that was offered. This report contains our findings and the recommendations for improvement we sent the service following our visit.

  33. Enter and view at Manchester Royal Infirmary

    Report -

    We visited Manchester Royal Infirmary to talk to patients and staff about the care and service offered at the hospital. This report contains our findings and the recommendations for improvement we sent them following our visit.

  34. Enter and view at Trafford General Hospital

    Report -

    We visited Trafford General Hospital AMU ward to talk to patients and staff about the care and service the ward offered. This report contains our findings and the recommendations we put to the hospital following our visit.

  35. HW 100: Trafford General Hospital

    Report -

    A report looking into the public perception of Trafford General Hospital.

  36. Ascot House

    Report -

    Patient and family experience report.

  37. HW100: Occupational Therapy Services Project

    Report -

    What did local residents think of Occupational Therapy in Trafford?

  38. 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.

  39. Work is needed to reduce pressure on urgent and emergency care services across Lancashire and South Cumbria following CQC inspections

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    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.

  40. 50 new surgical hubs set to open across England - Healthwatch England's response

    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.

  41. New NHS waiting list for treatment figures - Healthwatch England's response

    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.

  42. State of Care report - Healthwatch England's response

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    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.

  43. Healthwatch 100: parental mental health

    Report -

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

  44. 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.

  45. Healthwatch England's response to the latest NHS elective care waiting times

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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.

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

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    Information from Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership.

  47. NHS cuts elective backlog with longest waiters - Healthwatch England's response

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    NHS cuts elective backlog with longest waiters down a quarter in one month. Read the response.

  48. Latest Information on Strike Action- update from North West Ambulance Service

    News -

    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.

  49. NHS doctors industrial action - Healthwatch England's response

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    With junior doctors staging a four-day strike, Healthwatch England urge all parties involved to find a resolution.