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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.Advice and Information -
Do you or a loved one need help with social care? Read the article below and find out answers to key questions about who can access adult social care and how to pay for it.Advice and Information -
Finding a suitable care home can be very tricky. Take a look at our guide to see what you need to consider.Report -
Find out how we listened and acted on your feedback between October and December 2016.Report -
Find out how we listened and acted on your feedback between January and March 2017.Report -
Find out how we listened and acted on your feedback between April and June 2017.Report -
Find out how we listened and acted on your feedback between July and September 2017.Report -
Find out how we listened and acted on your feedback between October - December 2017.Report -
The full report on the Trafford Healthwatch 100 survey on care home information provision in Trafford. Covering March to May 2018. Published December 2018.Report -
Full statistical breakdown of information for The Care home information report published December 2018Report -
A report looking at the services that people in Trafford were impressed by.Report -
We visited Newhaven extra care facility to talk to residents and staff about the care and service the home offers. This report contains our findings from the visit.Report -
We visited Fiona gardens to talk to residents and staff about the care and service the home offers. This report contains our findings from the visit.News -
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated The Elms in Middleton, Manchester, inadequate and placed it in special measures following an inspection in November.Advice and Information -
We've pulled together a number of services for parents in need of support for their mental health. Read more to find out where you can go to get the help you need.News -
The majority of women who gave birth in February last year were positive about the maternity care they received. But the impact of the pandemic has led to poorer experiences for some, and exacerbated concerns around the quality of postnatal care, according to a national survey by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).Report -
Find out the experiences of parents with young children using health and care services.News -
Healthwatch Trafford want to hear about your experiences of mental health in relation to having a child. This includes during and after pregnancy, and any parent can take part regardless of gender.News -
Are you receiving benefits? Do you have children under 4? Or are you pregnant? Healthy start is an NHS benefit worth up to £1200 to help you buy fruit, veg, and milk for you and your young family.News -
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated three maternity services run by Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust as requires improvement following an inspection in March.News -
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).News -
Have you tried to access sexual health care in Trafford?Advice and Information -
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.Advice and Information -
Find out what support is available to help you when travelling to your GP, hospital or other NHS services.Advice and Information -
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.News -
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.News -
Following our Trafford Healthwatch 100 survey on booking medical appointments, we have now published our report.Advice and Information -
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?"Advice and Information -
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.Report -
Read our quarterly update on what people are telling us about health and care services in Trafford.Report -
Patient experience report looking at the treatment of people with Fibromyalgia in Trafford, Greater Manchester and beyond.Report -
Experiences of services for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) patients in Trafford and Greater Manchester.Report -
Infographic showing the headline results of our Healthwatch 100 survey on allergies. Published October 2017.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.