1. Where can I go to get help for my health out of hours?

    Advice and Information -

    Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.

  2. CQC take action against online doctor’s service for providing unregistered services

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    A Stockport online doctor’s service has been ordered to pay £13,670 after pleading guilty to providing services without being registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

  3. HW100: The Trafford Pharmacy Survey Report

    Report -

    The full report on the Trafford Healthwatch 100 survey on pharmacy and prescription services in Trafford. Covering January to February 2018, published August 2018.

  4. Trafford pharmacy needs public survey

    News -

    This survey relates to your experiences when using a pharmacy. It has been developed by Trafford Council in conjunction with the NHS and with the support of Healthwatch Trafford.

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

    News -

    It’s almost the end of the year, so we want to look back and see how things have been going.

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

    News -

    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.

  7. 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.

  8. Healthwatch 100: Autumn Winter survey 2022

    Report -

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

  9. How can you save money on your Hormone Replacement Therapy?

    News -

    A new scheme could see women across England save hundreds of pounds yearly on their Hormone Replacement Therapy with a prepayment certificate.

  10. Protect yourself and prevent serious illness this winter: get vaccinated!

    News -

    Have you had your winter vaccines yet?

  11. Healthwatch Trafford Autumn/Winter survey 2023

    Report -

    Read about our findings here.

  12. Frequently asked questions about Healthwatch

    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.

  13. Board meeting minutes of 29 April 2021

    Report -

    Minutes from the Healthwatch Trafford Board Meeting on the 29 April 2021

  14. Board meeting minutes of 17 December 2020

    Report -

    Minutes from the Healthwatch Trafford Board Meeting on the 17 December 2020

  15. Board meeting minutes of 29 October 2020

    Report -

    Minutes from the Healthwatch Trafford Board Meeting on the 29 October 2020

  16. Boarding Meeting minutes of 25 August 2020

    Report -

    Minutes from the Healthwatch Trafford Board Meeting on the 25 August 2020

  17. Boarding Meeting minutes of 25 June 2020

    Report -

    Minutes from the Healthwatch Trafford Board Meeting on the 25 June 2020

  18. Board Meeting minutes of 30 April 2020

    Report -

    Minutes from the Healthwatch Trafford Board Meeting on the 30 April 2020

  19. Boarding Meeting minutes of 27 February 2020

    Report -

    Minutes from the Healthwatch Trafford Board Meeting on the 27 February 2020

  20. Boarding Meeting minutes of 19 December 2019

    Report -

    Minutes from the Healthwatch Trafford Board Meeting on the 19 December 2019.

  21. Board Meeting minutes of 31 October 2019

    Report -

    Minutes from the Healthwatch Trafford Board Meeting on the 31 October 2019

  22. Board Meeting minutes of 29 August 2019

    Report -

    Minutes from the Healthwatch Trafford Board Meeting on the 29 August 2019

  23. Board Meeting minutes of 25 April 2019

    Report -

    Minutes from the Healthwatch Trafford Board Meeting on the 25 April 2019

  24. Board Meeting minutes of 28 February 2019

    Report -

    Minutes from the Healthwatch Trafford Board Meeting on the 28 February 2019

  25. Running the Healthwatch Trafford drop-in at Alty Hospital

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    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.

  26. Bowling, Brunch and Having a Blast

    Article -

    Last Thursday, some members of the Youthwatch Trafford team came together for a fun-filled morning at Atlantic Bowl in Altrincham.

  27. Bowling, Brunch and Having a Blast

    Article -

    Last Thursday, some members of the Youthwatch Trafford team came together for a fun-filled morning at Atlantic Bowl in Altrincham.

  28. Performance report: April - May 2019

    Report -

    Update of our work across April and May 2019.

  29. Annual report 2018-19

    Report -

    Our fifth Annual report, covering April 2018 to March 2019.

  30. Performance report June - July 2019

    Report -

    Update of our work across June and July 2019.

  31. Performance report August - September 2019

    Report -

    Update of our work across August and September 2019.

  32. Performance report October - November 2019

    Report -

    Update of our work across October and November 2019.

  33. Performance report December 2019 - January 2020

    Report -

    Update of our work across December 2019 and January 2020.

  34. Impact report 2019/20

    Report -

    Our annual performance and impact report.

  35. Annual report 2019 - 20

    Report -

    Our sixth Annual report covering the period of April 2019 to March 2020.

  36. Performance report April - May 2020

    Report -

    Update of our work across April and May 2020.

  37. Annual report 2020 - 21

    Report -

    Our seventh annual report covering the period of April 2020 to March 2021.

  38. Performance report June - July 2021

    Report -

    Update of our work across June and July 2021.

  39. Performance report April - May 2021

    Report -

    Update of our work across April and May 2021.

  40. Performance report August - September 2021

    Report -

    Update of our work across August and September 2021.

  41. Performance report October - November 2021

    Report -

    Update of our work across October and November 2021.

  42. Performance report December 2021 - January 2022

    Report -

    Update of our work across December 2021 and January 2022.

  43. Data Protection

    Advice and Information -

    Healthwatch Trafford is registered with the Information Commissioners Office and all information kept and used by us is in accordance with the Data Protection Act.

  44. Highlights report: Winter 2018

    Report -

    Our winter update for 2018.

  45. Highlights report: Summer 2019

    Report -

    Our summer update for 2019.

  46. It's Volunteers' Week 2022

    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.

  47. Healthwatch in Greater Manchester Strategy 2022-25

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