1. What is adult social care?

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    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.

  2. Highlights report October - December 2016

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    Find out how we listened and acted on your feedback between October and December 2016.

  3. Highlights report January - March 2017

    Report -

    Find out how we listened and acted on your feedback between January and March 2017.

  4. Highlights report April - June 2017

    Report -

    Find out how we listened and acted on your feedback between April and June 2017.

  5. Highlights report July - September 2017

    Report -

    Find out how we listened and acted on your feedback between July and September 2017.

  6. Highlights report October - December 2017

    Report -

    Find out how we listened and acted on your feedback between October - December 2017.

  7. [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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  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. Healthwatch Trafford Autumn/Winter survey 2023

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    Read about our findings here.

  12. What should you expect from home care services?

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    Five things you should expect from home care, domiciliary care or help in the home.

  13. Where can I go to get help for my health out of hours?

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    Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.

  14. CQC take action against online doctor’s service for providing unregistered services

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    A Stockport online doctor’s service has been ordered to pay £13,670 after pleading guilty to providing services without being registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

  15. HW100: The Trafford Pharmacy Survey Report

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    The full report on the Trafford Healthwatch 100 survey on pharmacy and prescription services in Trafford. Covering January to February 2018, published August 2018.

  16. Trafford pharmacy needs public survey

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    This survey relates to your experiences when using a pharmacy. It has been developed by Trafford Council in conjunction with the NHS and with the support of Healthwatch Trafford.

  17. People in Greater Manchester urged to get their repeat prescriptions and know how to get help over the Bank Holiday

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    NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care is reminding people who take regular medication to make sure their repeat prescriptions are ordered in time for Christmas, with the average turnaround from appointment being at least 72 hours and more during busier periods.

  18. 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.

  19. 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.

  20. Protect yourself and prevent serious illness this winter: get vaccinated!

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    Have you had your winter vaccines yet?

  21. 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.

  22. Board meeting minutes of 29 April 2021

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

  23. Board meeting minutes of 17 December 2020

    Report -

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

  24. Board meeting minutes of 29 October 2020

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

  25. Boarding Meeting minutes of 25 August 2020

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

  26. Boarding Meeting minutes of 25 June 2020

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

  27. Board Meeting minutes of 30 April 2020

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

  28. Boarding Meeting minutes of 27 February 2020

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

  29. Boarding Meeting minutes of 19 December 2019

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

  30. Board Meeting minutes of 31 October 2019

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

  31. Board Meeting minutes of 29 August 2019

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

  32. Board Meeting minutes of 25 April 2019

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

  33. Board Meeting minutes of 28 February 2019

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

  34. 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.

  35. 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.

  36. 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.

  37. Performance report: April - May 2019

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    Update of our work across April and May 2019.

  38. Annual report 2018-19

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

  39. Performance report June - July 2019

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    Update of our work across June and July 2019.

  40. Performance report August - September 2019

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    Update of our work across August and September 2019.

  41. Performance report October - November 2019

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    Update of our work across October and November 2019.

  42. Performance report December 2019 - January 2020

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    Update of our work across December 2019 and January 2020.

  43. Impact report 2019/20

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    Our annual performance and impact report.

  44. Annual report 2019 - 20

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

  45. Performance report April - May 2020

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    Update of our work across April and May 2020.

  46. Annual report 2020 - 21

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

  47. Performance report June - July 2021

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    Update of our work across June and July 2021.