1. Experiences of services for Fibromyalgia patients in Trafford

    Report -

    Patient experience report looking at the treatment of people with Fibromyalgia in Trafford, Greater Manchester and beyond.

  2. Tired of explaining

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    Experiences of services for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) patients in Trafford and Greater Manchester.

  3. Opinions on health and social care voiced at Parent and Toddler groups in Trafford

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    Find out the experiences of parents with young children using health and care services.

  4. HW100: GP Access

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    Infographic showing the headline results of our Healthwatch 100 survey on allergies. Published October 2017.

  5. HW100: Men's health

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    Healthwatch Trafford identified that most of the responses received from past data collection activities have been from women. We produced a survey to collect information about whether men were regularly accessing services, which services they were accessing and to give men an opportunity to share their personal experiences.

  6. HW100: Allergies

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    Infographic showing the headline results of our Healthwatch 100 survey on allergies. Published March 2018.

  7. HW100: The Phlebruary report

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    The Phlebruary Report is the Healthwatch Trafford report on phlebotomy (blood testing) services in Trafford. Published July 2018.

  8. HW100: The NHS at 70

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    Experiences of the NHS in Trafford over the last 70 years and suggestions for the future.

  9. HW100: Star service report

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    A report looking at the services that people in Trafford were impressed by.

  10. HW100: Booking appointments report

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    The full report on the Trafford Healthwatch 100 Appointment Booking survey carried out in November and December 2019. Published May 2020.

  11. 2017-18 Year end performance report

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    Take a look at how we've been making a difference this year.

  12. Patient Consultation – Dr Ali Medical Practice

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    Patients and the wider population of Trafford are being invited to comment on proposals for the future of the GP practice known as the Dr Ali Medical Practice throughout October and early November 2015.

  13. Enter and view at Davyhulme Medical Centre

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    We visited Davyhulme medical centre to speak to staff and patients about the care and service the practice provides. This report contains our findings from the visit and any recommendations we sent to the practice following our visit.

  14. Access to General Practice in Trafford: Website review

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    How accessible are GP websites in Trafford? We reviewed 29 websites to find out.

  15. The boys are back in person: face-to-face GP appointments reach new high since February 2020

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    Following a challenging couple of years of remote consultations, the number of people accessing in-person GP care is increasing according to the NHS.

  16. 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.

  17. 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.

  18. 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.”

  19. GP recovery plan - Healthwatch England's response

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

  20. 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.

  21. 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.

  22. Can I access my GP records online?

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    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.

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

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    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.

  24. Primary school nurse pilot project report

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    Find out the results of our pilot project with Firs Primary School looking at children's experience of their school nurse.

  25. Highlights report 2014-15

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    Find out how we listened and acted on your feedback this year.

  26. Getting it right for Deaf people in Trafford

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    Read our report on access to health services for Deaf people in Trafford.

  27. Patient experience report: Residents of South Asian heritage in Old Trafford

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    What are the experiences of South Asian people using health and care services in Trafford? We spoke to 60 people to find out.

  28. Call for young people to help shape Young Person’s Guarantee

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    Young people from across Greater Manchester are invited to join a new group to help give other young people the best possible future.

  29. Have you changed from DLA to PIP? We need to know how it went.

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    We are working on a project looking at the impact of the change from Disability Living Allowance (DLA) to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) on the health and wellbeing of Trafford residents.

  30. NHS Wheelchair services in Manchester and Trafford

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    NHS North, Central and South Manchester CCGs would like to understand your experiences of using wheelchair services in Manchester and Trafford.

  31. From DLA to PIP: A review of the transition

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    A report on the impact of the change from Disability Living Allowance to Personal Independence Payment on the health and wellbeing of Trafford Claimants.

  32. North Trafford Project report

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    A report looking at inequalities in health service access in the north of the borough.

  33. LGBTQ+ resources

    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.

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

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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.

  35. The Accessible Information Standard - What you can expect from services

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    A year ago the Accessible Information Standard came into force. It requires any organisation providing NHS or social care to communicate in a way that everybody can understand. Here's a reminder of what you should expect.