1. What should you expect when it comes to care for your teeth?

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    Four questions staff should ask you or a loved one about your oral health if you’re a care home resident, according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence quick guide.

  2. Finding a dentist in Greater Manchester

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    Dental services have been under a lot of strain during the COVID-19 pandemic. Find out how to access services in Trafford.

  3. Greater Manchester dentistry report

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    A joint report by the Healthwatch Greater Manchester network sharing people's experiences of dentistry during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  4. Trouble accessing a dentist?

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    Issues reported to the Healthwatch Trafford helpline and what to do if you have problems.

  5. HW100 getting to the root of the problem

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    We produced this report to highlight peoples experiences and the availability of NHS dentists in Trafford.

  6. Dentistry report in Trafford

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    We produced this report to highlight peoples experiences and the availability of NHS dentists in Trafford.

  7. Trouble accessing a dentist?

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    Issues reported to the Healthwatch Trafford helpline and what to do if you have problems.

  8. Lack of NHS dental appointments widens health inequalities, warns Healthwatch

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    A new survey of public attitudes to NHS dentistry shows 55% of adults in the North West find dental charges unfair amid escalating costs of living.

  9. NHS acts on your feedback to improve dental care

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    Thanks to you, NHS England will take several steps to ensure better dental support for people with complex problems and improve the information for those trying to find an NHS dentist. Read Healthwatch England's response.

  10. Healthwatch England's position on NHS dentistry

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    Communities across England have made it clear that NHS dentistry needs to be fixed – so it’s affordable and accessible. Read more about our evidence and what changes we’re calling for the NHS and Government to make.

  11. [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.

  12. Healthwatch 100: Autumn Winter survey 2022

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

  13. [CLOSED] HW100: Autumn/Winter survey

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

  14. What the new dental recovery plan means for you

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    Are you struggling to find an NHS dentist? The new dental recovery plan might help you get the dental care you need.

  15. Healthwatch Trafford Autumn/Winter survey 2023

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    Read about our findings here.

  16. Top 10 ways to get the most out of your next dental appointment

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    How can I get the most out of my next visit to the dentist? Take a look at our tips to help you prepare for your appointment and make sure you understand your treatment and how much it will cost.

  17. Registering with your GP: understanding your rights

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    People have told us they can have problems registering with a GP. This article explains more about your rights and what do to if you are refused the right to register.

  18. Do you need help travelling to NHS services?

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    Find out what support is available to help you when travelling to your GP, hospital or other NHS services.

  19. Getting the most out of the virtual health and care experience

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    With more and more appointments happening online, we've put together some tips on how to get the most out of the virtual health and care appointments both for patients and health and care professionals.

  20. Park Medical Practice will be welcoming patients to its new, purpose-built premises on Stockport Road in November

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    From 8am on Monday 8 November the GP practice will be opening the doors at the spacious, ground floor location where its 6300+ patients can benefit from an onsite pharmacy and enhanced disability access.

  21. Appointments booking report now available

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    Following our Trafford Healthwatch 100 survey on booking medical appointments, we have now published our report.

  22. How do I get seen by a doctor?

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    If you or someone in your care has an illness, injury or condition that means you need to see someone, the first thing you need to think about is "Do I need a doctor?"

  23. Where should I go for treatment in Trafford?

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    This handy guide gives you an idea of how to decide which services will cover which kind of injuries and ailments for people in Trafford.

  24. Patient experience report April - September 2014

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    Read our quarterly update on what people are telling us about health and care services in Trafford.

  25. Experiences of services for Fibromyalgia patients in Trafford

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

  26. 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.

  27. 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.

  28. HW100: GP Access

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

  29. 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.

  30. HW100: Allergies

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

  31. 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.

  32. 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.

  33. HW100: Star service report

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

  34. 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.

  35. 2017-18 Year end performance report

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

  36. 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.

  37. 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.

  38. 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.

  39. NHS expands lifesaving bowel cancer screening test

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    Home-testing kits that can help detect bowel cancer, before symptoms start, will be rolled out to 58-year-olds in England for the first time, as part of a major expansion of the lifesaving screening programme.

  40. 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.

  41. 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.

  42. 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.

  43. 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.”

  44. GP recovery plan - Healthwatch England's response

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

  45. 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.

  46. 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.

  47. Practice closure: Grove Medical Practice, Timperley

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    The practice will be closing its doors on 30 September 2023.

  48. 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.