1. 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.

  2. Public information and advice ahead of Royal College of Nursing Strikes

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    Industrial action by members of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) is taking place for 48 hours continuously from 8pm on 30 April to 8pm on 2 May.

  3. Junior doctors' strike June 2023: information and advice

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    Junior doctors at all NHS hospitals across Greater Manchester are planning to strike from 6.59am on Wednesday June 14th until 7am on Saturday June 17th.

  4. Strike action July 2023: information and advice

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    NHS Greater Manchester is warning residents to expect a significant impact on services later this week when junior doctors at all the city region’s NHS hospitals plan to strike (7am on Thursday 13 July until 7am on Tuesday 18 July).

  5. Vulnerable newborns at Manchester hospitals are first to benefit from rollout of genetic test to prevent hearing loss

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    An innovative genetic test that can help prevent newborn babies from going deaf if treated with a common antibiotic, is now being used in routine clinical practice in maternity settings at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT).

  6. Statement from Healthwatch in Greater Manchester concerning chemical leaks in NHS hospitals

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    A statement following the publication of findings by the Liberal Democrats showing a number of chemical leaks in NHS hospitals over the previous year.

  7. Strike action August 2023: information and advice

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    Junior doctors are planning to strike from 7am on Friday 11 August until 7am on Tuesday 15 August.
    Consultant doctors will be taking strike action from 7am on Thursday 24 August until 7am on Saturday 26 August.

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

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    Updates on bank holiday care from North West Ambulance Service.

  9. NHS to introduce Martha's rule for hospital patients - our response

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    We have welcomed the introduction of Martha's rule for hospital patients.

  10. [CLOSED] HW100: Autumn/Winter survey

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

  11. Referrals and your right to choose

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    Did you know you can choose which hospital you go to when referred for a test, diagnosis, or treatment? Find out how.

  12. Barriers and inequalities in cervical screening

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    From the Healthwatch England blog.

  13. NHS to roll out ‘Martha’s Rule’

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    NHS England has today announced the rollout of ‘Martha’s Rule’ in hospitals across England from April, enabling patients and families to seek an urgent review if their condition deteriorates.

  14. Healthwatch Trafford Autumn/Winter survey 2023

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    Read about our findings here.

  15. Enter & View: Withington Community Diagnostic Centre

    Report -

    Our revamped Enter & View programme is underway.

  16. Frequently asked questions about Healthwatch

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    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.

  17. Board meeting minutes of 29 April 2021

    Report -

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

  18. Board meeting minutes of 17 December 2020

    Report -

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

  19. Board meeting minutes of 29 October 2020

    Report -

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

  20. Boarding Meeting minutes of 25 August 2020

    Report -

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

  21. Boarding Meeting minutes of 25 June 2020

    Report -

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

  22. Board Meeting minutes of 30 April 2020

    Report -

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

  23. Boarding Meeting minutes of 27 February 2020

    Report -

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

  24. Boarding Meeting minutes of 19 December 2019

    Report -

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

  25. Board Meeting minutes of 31 October 2019

    Report -

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

  26. Board Meeting minutes of 29 August 2019

    Report -

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

  27. Board Meeting minutes of 25 April 2019

    Report -

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

  28. Board Meeting minutes of 28 February 2019

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

  29. 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.

  30. Bowling, Brunch and Having a Blast

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

  31. Bowling, Brunch and Having a Blast

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

  32. Performance report: April - May 2019

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    Update of our work across April and May 2019.

  33. Annual report 2018-19

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

  34. Performance report June - July 2019

    Report -

    Update of our work across June and July 2019.

  35. Performance report August - September 2019

    Report -

    Update of our work across August and September 2019.

  36. Performance report October - November 2019

    Report -

    Update of our work across October and November 2019.

  37. Performance report December 2019 - January 2020

    Report -

    Update of our work across December 2019 and January 2020.

  38. Impact report 2019/20

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    Our annual performance and impact report.

  39. Annual report 2019 - 20

    Report -

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

  40. Performance report April - May 2020

    Report -

    Update of our work across April and May 2020.

  41. Annual report 2020 - 21

    Report -

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

  42. Performance report June - July 2021

    Report -

    Update of our work across June and July 2021.

  43. Performance report April - May 2021

    Report -

    Update of our work across April and May 2021.

  44. Performance report August - September 2021

    Report -

    Update of our work across August and September 2021.

  45. Performance report October - November 2021

    Report -

    Update of our work across October and November 2021.

  46. Performance report December 2021 - January 2022

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    Update of our work across December 2021 and January 2022.

  47. 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.