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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.Advice and Information -
Dental services have been under a lot of strain during the COVID-19 pandemic. Find out how to access services in Trafford.Report -
A joint report by the Healthwatch Greater Manchester network sharing people's experiences of dentistry during the COVID-19 pandemic.News -
Issues reported to the Healthwatch Trafford helpline and what to do if you have problems.Report -
We produced this report to highlight peoples experiences and the availability of NHS dentists in Trafford.Report -
We produced this report to highlight peoples experiences and the availability of NHS dentists in Trafford.Report -
Issues reported to the Healthwatch Trafford helpline and what to do if you have problems.News -
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.Response -
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.News -
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.News -
It’s almost the end of the year, so we want to look back and see how things have been going.Report -
Read Healthwatch Trafford’s latest research into what local people think of services generally across Trafford.News -
It's that time of year again: our Autumn/Winter snapshot survey is now out!Advice and Information -
Are you struggling to find an NHS dentist? The new dental recovery plan might help you get the dental care you need.Report -
Read about our findings here.Advice and Information -
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.Report -
Find out the results of our pilot project with Firs Primary School looking at children's experience of their school nurse.Report -
Find out how we listened and acted on your feedback this year.Report -
Read our report on access to health services for Deaf people in Trafford.Report -
What are the experiences of South Asian people using health and care services in Trafford? We spoke to 60 people to find out.Report -
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.News -
Young people from across Greater Manchester are invited to join a new group to help give other young people the best possible future.News -
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.News -
NHS North, Central and South Manchester CCGs would like to understand your experiences of using wheelchair services in Manchester and Trafford.Report -
A report on the impact of the change from Disability Living Allowance to Personal Independence Payment on the health and wellbeing of Trafford Claimants.Report -
A report looking at inequalities in health service access in the north of the borough.News -
Are you someone who cares about inequalities and influencing policy? The Greater Manchester Equality Alliance (GM+EqAi) Working Group needs you!News -
Did you know that there’s a lack of robust data about cancer in the LGBTQI+ community? Do you feel that health research doesn’t represent your experiences? Are you interested in calling for more health research to involve LGBTQI+ people?News -
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.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.News -
A new scheme could see women across England save hundreds of pounds yearly on their Hormone Replacement Therapy with a prepayment certificate.Advice and Information -
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.